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If new plans go ahead, Bath could soon be welcoming a brand new contemporary arts destination.  The exciting ‘Arts Island’ plans have recently been unveiled in relation to Weston Island in Bath, which is just outside the city centre. The island sits in the middle of the River Avon,...

The last year has been a difficult one for businesses in Bath and all over the country, but the future’s looking bright. There’s a flurry of new shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants opening up in the city, adding to Bath’s thriving shopping and hospitality scene.  So if you’re planning...

Cheers! Bath Prosecco Festival Christmas special is heading to the city this December If you’re a fizz fan, get ready for some seriously exciting news. Not only is the big, bubbly Bath Prosecco Festival coming to the city in just a few months, but it’s a Christmas special!  Described...

It may still be summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning some winter fun. In fact, now is the perfect time to start booking accommodation and planning your Christmas visit to Bath – before the city fills up with festive minibreakers! Christmas is one of the best...

After the Roman Baths, the magnificent Bath Abbey is the second most visited tourist attraction in Bath. It receives over half a million visitors a year, peaking in December when the Bath Christmas Markets are running.  If you’re planning to visit Bath to see its famous parish church, here...

Gigs are back in Bath! If you’re planning a culture trip to Bath soon, here’s our roundup of the best live shows to see in the city in autumn 2021… Ansell’s Les Musicals The Forum, 28th September 2021 An evening of drama and spine-tingling vocals with G4 frontman Jonathan...

Want to see a different side of Bath? Get involved in the upcoming Bathscape Walking Festival 2021 and experience the glorious countryside, charming villages and hidden valleys surrounding the city. Bathscape Walking Festival aims to showcase Bath as a fantastic walking destination, bursting with beautiful landscapes and fascinating historical...

Bath is the unofficial festival capital of the UK, with a packed schedule of culture, food and music events year-round. Here’s what’s coming up in September 2021… Jane Austen Festival 10th to 19th September 2021 Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Jane Austen Festival 2021 is ten days of fabulous...

Many of Bath Holiday Rentals’ large properties are ideal for the whole family to enjoy a fun and relaxing break in Bath, including the kids. But while you laze away the days in the Thermae Bath Spa or shop ‘til you drop in the city’s famous Artisan Quarter, what...

The first ever museum dedicated to the English writer and former Bath resident Mary Shelley has officially opened on Bath’s Gay Street. Just a couple of doors down from the Jane Austen Centre, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein is a must-visit for anyone interested in Bath’s literary connections –...