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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 –...

Bath is already famous for its festivals, with music, food, literature and even a Jane Austen festival packing out the city’s calendar every year. Now there’s a new addition to the schedule, with the launch of an exciting new Americana music festival. Bath’s first and only Americana festival, The...

One of the most remarkable facts about Bath is that the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its beautifully preserved Georgian architecture and important historical sites such as the Roman Baths complex.  Well now, Bath has another extraordinary achievement to add to this – a...

In an incredible honour for the city, Bath has been featured on the TIME World’s 100 Greatest Places list for 2021! The annual list brings together the publication’s pick of unique and extraordinary destinations from across the globe, as a must-visit guide for tourists and travellers. And of course,...

If your disappointed that your overseas beach break has been postponed due to the pandemic, here’s something to ease the pain just a little. A bar in Bath has popped up its own Caribbean island-themed beer garden, complete with golden sand, deckchairs and delicious cocktails.  Bath on the Beach...

It’s safe to say that Bath is the unofficial home of the walking tour. From Jane Austen and Bridgerton to ghost hunting and humorous historical tours, there’s an enormous choice of excellent guided tours available in the city. Here’s a rundown of our favourites, perfect for learning about Bath,...

An exciting new market showcasing the best plant-based goodies in the region is set for its Bath debut on Saturday 10th July 2021. Organised by Vegan Events UK, the Bath Vegan Festival 2021 has twice had to be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. It’s now all systems go for...

After an incredibly long wait, it’s finally happening. Two years later than planned, An Evening with Michael Bublé at the Royal Crescent will be taking place in July 2022. The Canadian megastar will finally get to set out on his summer UK tour, which was originally planned for 2020....

After a long wait, the Bath Carnival will be back in the city centre this summer! Bath’s biggest, brightest and most vibrant annual event is set for a triumphant comeback on Saturday 10th July 2021. Sadly, last year’s event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organisers have...

An exciting new project promoting local music businesses and artists has launched across Bath and Bristol, and all you need is a smartphone to take part. Everything is Music is a digital music treasure hunt, with a fantastic selection of music, videos, stories and even holograms to ‘unlock’ when...