Bath Insider Tours

25/10/2024

Interested in seeing a part of Bath not normally accessible to the public?

Between now and the 1st November you can visit the colonnades on the other side of Pulteney Weir, walk underneath the ancient East Gate and see some of the vaults. You also get free access into Parade Gardens! Definitely worth a visit if you are in town :)

22/09/2024

Summer has officially ended!

Today is the Autumn Equinox which marks the start of Autumn. I was fortunate to be at Stonehenge for sunrise where I could witness the ceremonies that spiritual groups use the stone circle for today to mark such occasions. What would such occasions have looked like thousands of years ago I wonder?

Like many people I am now looking forward to the changing colour of the leaves across the country 😀

22/08/2024

Visiting Bath this weekend?

One of the main attractions in the city is the Roman Baths Museum. If you are interested in visiting the museum this weekend then here is a little tip :) The museum is open late and every evening between the 23rd and 26th August the Bath Spa String Quartet will be playing classical music by the Great Bath between 7 and 9pm. Enjoy the museum when the tour bus crowds have gone, enjoy a sip of wine by the Great Bath (in the evening there is a small pop-up bar) and soak up the music and ambience by the Great Bath! A fab. way to experience the museum plus the ticket price is the same as during the day. Enjoy!

11/07/2024

There are lots of things happening in Bath this July, check out my blog post below for a taster of some of the events - including a carnival this Saturday!

If you are heading to Bath this July there are plenty of things happening in the city...

21/06/2024

Stonehenge makes the headlines...

Stonehenge makes headlines as protestors spray orange powder onto the stones.

17/05/2024

If you are in Bath today there is free music across the city this evening as part of the Bath Festival Party in the City. Enjoy :)

Thank you to our headline sponsor Bath BID for making sure the party continues!

10/05/2024

In Bath this weekend? The Bath Spring Fayre is taking place on Milsom Street - food stalls, music, stalls selling bits and bobs and some workshops. From 10am to 7pm (5pm on Sunday). If you are in the area you may like to check it out :)

31/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone!

There are many traditions across the world to mark this day. Here in England many churches have an Easter display inside and outside the church. The photo below is of the Easter display at Salisbury Cathedral. The stone will be rolled back to commemorate Jesus' resurrection.

30/03/2024

** BRITISH SUMMERTIME! **

If you are a tourist currently in the UK or a local Brit ... don't forget that the clocks go forward one hour tomorrow at 1am (Sunday 31st March)! 1am becomes 2am. Your phones should update automatically but if you are old school and have a wind-up watch be sure to correct it! We lose one hour sleep but on the plus side we get more hours of daylight which is great for touring :)

20/03/2024

Today is the Spring Equinox! I was very fortunate to be able to witness this special occasion with my lovely guests at Stonehenge. You can see a short video on my blog post below:

Today, March 20th, is the Spring Equinox. What is the Equinox you may ask ... well it is a day in the Northern Hemisphere when the amount of daylight is at a similar length as the amount of night. The word Equinox comes from the latin words "Equi" (meaning equal) and "nox" (meaning night). From tomo...

01/03/2024

Are you visiting Bath this year?

You may find this blog post useful - it gives you ideas on the things you can see and do in Bath (besides my wonderful tours of course!) Museums, experiences etc. I hope it gives you some inspiration 😀

If you are visiting Bath this year you may find the following list of things to see and do in Bath useful. It is a long list but it is by no means an exhaustive list - hopefully it will give you some ideas and inspiration! My website also gives you ideas on guided tours that you can do in and around...

21/02/2024

Today I received my first item through the post with the new stamp featuring King Charles III! Prior to this it would have been Queen Elizabeth II who featured on them.

Ironically it has also been announced today that the first banknotes featuring King Charles III will be out in circulation in June so keep your eyes peeled for them 😀

10/02/2024

Have you ever been to Wells? This beautiful city is just under 1 hours drive from Bath and has one of my favourite cathedrals in the region. Below is a video I made from my favourite photos of the cathedral. During one of my tours I was fortunate to hear an orchestra practising for a concert that night so the backing music is what I captured when they were practising :)

I operate a Wells and Cheddar Day Tour to give Bath's visitors a chance to see these beautiful areas. For visitors with less time I have now created an afternoon tour to see Wells so check my website for more details :)

A collection of my favourite photos of the beautiful Wells Cathedral. The background music is from an orchestra which was rehearsing at the cathedral when I ...

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone 😀I hope you have a wonderful time over the festive season with loved ones. I will be having a few days off to celebrate with my family. Have fun and I look forward to seeing some of you in the New Year 😀

Photos below: the famous Assembly Rooms in Bath decorated for Christmas and the Bath Abbey lit up with Christmas lights.

23/12/2023

I was thrilled to be at Stonehenge with guests during the sunset on the Winter Solstice - an event the monument marked. A big thanks to the Ausfahl family for sharing this photo with me :)

22/11/2023

Interested in visiting Stonehenge? Read on!

https://www.bathinsidertours.co.uk/post/stonehenge-inner-circle-Bath Insider Tours

Earlier this week Stonehenge released the tickets for their Stonehenge Inner Circle experiences in 2024. During a normal tour at Stonehenge it is not possible to go inside the ancient stone circle. Not many people realise however that there are ways to go inside ... legal ways! You can either visit....

11/11/2023

A reminder if you are in the UK today, there will be a nationwide 2 minute silence at 11am for Armistice Day. There will also be a 2 minute silence at 11am on Sunday for Remembrance Sunday.

The 2 minute silence is used to reflect on the sacrifices of the Armed Forces and to pay tribute to the special contribution of their families and the Emergence Services. It is also used to remember innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.

Please be respectful of this when you are out and about, thank you.

10/11/2023

I love Christmas but I don't like to start talking about it until December! If I was to do this though you wouldn't hear about all the festive activities happening in Bath from mid November.

So ...

if you are planning on being in Bath between next week and the end of December check out my blog below for info. on what you can expect to see in Bath including its famous Christmas market and festive activities 😊

For some people it may be a little too early to mention the "C" word but if you are planning on visiting Bath between mid November and Christmas read on! From the 15th November a number of Bath's famous landmarks will be lit up at night for the upcoming festive season. If you are a keen photographer...

07/11/2023

Just following on from my recent Bonfire Night post, over the weekend I was very fortunate to be able to attend the largest Bonfire Night celebrations in the country. The tradition at Lewes dates back many many years and includes processions, effigies, huge firework displays and lots and lots of firecrackers! I have created a short video to give you a glimpse of what it is like...!

Scenes from the 2023 Lewes Bonfire Night. This is England's largest Bonfire Night celebration. This ancient tradition includes processions, effigies and huge...

05/11/2023

Today is a special day in England, find out more in my blog post below:

When I travel I like to learn about local customs and cultural events and I have been known to participate in the odd one or two! Throwing tomatoes in the world's biggest tomato food fight at the La Tomatina Festival in Spain ranks among my favourites! In England we have a number of unique events to...

28/10/2023

CLOCKS CHANGE TONIGHT! A reminder for everyone that the clocks in the UK will go back 1 hour overnight so you will have an extra hour in bed! If you have a non-digital watch be sure to update it ☺️

Also if you are in Bath today - a large climate change "family-friendly" protest is being held in the centre led by the Extinction Rebellion Group so if you hear lots of strange noises you know what it is!

Have a great weekend 😀

07/09/2023

Are you in Bath over the next 10 days ... you may spot a number of people dressed-up!

If you are in Bath over the next 10 days do not be surprised if you see people in period costume! This is not the normal Bath fashion - it is the annual Jane Austen Festival! For 10 days people from around the world will gather to celebrate all things related to Jane Austen. The festival is the larg...

04/08/2023

Visiting Bath this August? Check out my blog for some tips and interesting suggestions:

If you are planning on visiting Bath this August please read on - I have compiled some unique tips for you! The Roman Baths Museum This is the most famous attraction in Bath where you can see the remains of the Roman spa that was built over one of the city's hot springs. There is a lot to see so do....

08/07/2023

Are you in Bath today? Check out the Bath Carnival! Free event all day in the Sydney Gardens and don't miss the parade at 3pm with a samba band and dancers starting at the Bath Rec! Check out the following website for more information:

A professional photographer will be present taking pictures and footage at the event. These images may be used, without further notification, at a later date to market this event within the following printed materials: brochures, newsletters, marketing material, videos, hoardings, editorial, website...

27/04/2023

Will you be in the UK during the King's coronation? My blog provides some further information which you may find interesting:

The King's Coronation is fast approaching. My guests who have stayed in London told me that media trucks are already lining some of the streets and rehearsals for the processions have been taking place at night! Saturday 6th May will be a historic occasion for the country. I wasn't even alive the la...