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Summer in the City

With Glastonbury over and as the Summer holidays edge ever nearer we know that many of you will have planned to visit Bath on a break. Of course there are many Museums and Galleries to visit here, most of which offer Family and Children’s activities to keep everyone entertained during the weeks off school, but… Read more »

Royal Celebrations in Bath

Bath has seen many members of Royalty pass through it over the centuries. The first King of England, Edgar, was crowned in Bath Abbey; Queen Elizabeth I gave permission and money for the Abbey to be rebuilt after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, after seeing its beauty on one of her royal progresses; Princess Anne,… Read more »

Focus on Bath – The Holburne Museum

Situated at the end of the magnificent Great Pulteney Street, stands an impressive Palladian building – The Holburne of Menstrie Museum and the Holburne Museum of Art. Voted this year (2016) as one of the Top 10 Wonderful Museums in the UK by Britain Magazine, it is one of the treasures of Bath’s many Museums… Read more »

Fashion Forward – Bath in Fashion 2016

April sees the return of the fabulous Festival, Bath in Fashion. On for a week (18th -24th April 2016), the festival packs a big fashion punch in the shopping scene in the city. This year’s festival sees familiar international names all converging on the Georgian streets – from Harper’s Bazaar, M&S, Vogue, Tim Walker, Barbara… Read more »

Bath Literature Festival 2016

Now in its 21st year, Bath’s Literature Festival sweeps into the city again on Friday 26th February and runs until Sunday 6th March (Mothering Sunday). Not only will the festival be celebrating its coming of age, but 2016 is also the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, and as such you will find smatterings of… Read more »

Focus on Bath – Guildhall Market

Bath has a plethora of shops to suit everyone’s tastes, whether you decide to go and explore Southgate, Milsom Place, Walcot Street, Kingsmead Square or The Corridor; however do take some time to visit a shopping destination that has been in the city for over 800 years – the Bath Guildhall Market. According to 15th… Read more »

Gifts of Bath

With the Christmas Market, the independent and high street shops, plus the indoor markets, you’re never short of choice for a present from Bath. We’ve chosen a few of our favourite gifts that if you’re visiting Bath you really should pick up as perfect present. 1) Bath Gin – Created just two years ago by… Read more »

Christmas is coming!

The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping, as are the leaves; it’s time to get the winter woollies out and start thinking about that festive time of year coming up…yes, Christmas! Bath is the perfect place to visit during the seasonal celebrations, with its plethora of independent shops, boutiques, brand names and… Read more »

Focus on Bath – Museum of Bath at Work

Walking around Bath you can’t help but admire the beautiful architecture, wonder at the ancient baths, or imagine yourself dolled up to the nines at a Regency Ball in the Assembly Rooms. However, all that you see in beautiful Bath was constructed and created by the working people of the city; an oft forgotten element… Read more »