With so much to experience in Bath this Christmas you'll need more than a flying visit! Marvellous markets, ice skating, winter wonderlands, light trails, theatre shows... discover more unmissable things to do in Bath over the festive period on our website
This December Bath is filled with holiday cheer, festive events, great shopping and theatre shows for all to enjoy!
Bath Christmas Market is on now until 15 December - offering over 150 chalets with artisanal gifts and holiday treats.
Travel back in time with ‘Festival of Light: Journey through Time’ at Longleat, or explore a Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole Caves, venturing into Christmas light adorned caves or walk through a magical woodland with Westonbirt.
Panto royalty Jon Monie is back on stage at the Theatre Royal Bath with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with The Snowman will be on the big screen at The Forum, Bath with Bath Philharmonia providing live orchestra music alongside.
See a full list of what is happening in Bath this December: https://visitbath.co.uk/whats-on
Don't miss a chance to see Bath in November, as the pretty autumn scenes change to the twinkling of Christmas lights and markets.
Things start with a bang as Bath celebrates Bonfire Night (also known as Guy Fawkes Night) - traditionally celebrated on 5th November, there are firework displays throughout the first few days of the month, including Fireworks on The Rec on 2nd November - undoubtably the biggest firework display in Bath - but if you want a different view, we suggest walking to the top of Alexandra Park where you will be able to see the whole sky above the city illuminated.
Bath is also home to a large collection of art galleries and museums, all of which have something different to offer. You can head to The American Museum and Gardens to see Unforgettable Behaviour which showcases work from previous Wildlife Photographer of the year collections. Or head to the Holburne Museum to see Chila Kumari Singh Burman's work take over the front of the museum.
For those who enjoy a night to the theatre, new shows include Here You Come Again at the Theatre Royal from 5 - 9 November, with Filumena following closely after
The Festival of Light also makes it highly anticipated return to Longleat. Starting from 9 November, take a journey through time exploring more immersive and interactive lanterns than ever before and lanterns from various periods of time all the way back to the Ice Age.
The streets of Bath will explode with festive cheer when the Bath Christmas Market makes it return at the end of November. Featuring over 230 twinkling chalets entwining some of Bath’s most iconic monuments, a plethora of food and beverage stalls and a light display that will transport you to another word, this is certainly a must see during your visit.
There is so much to look forward to this coming month in Bath so make sure to check out our website for a full list...
Halloween in Bath 👻
Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween in Bath, home to two award-winning scare attractions and a range of ghoulish experiences guaranteed to test your nerves! 🎃
Halloween Thrills
Venture into the darkness at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein - Bath. This year’s After Dark event is more intense than ever, with special effects, crawl spaces, and mazes spread over four floors. Navigate the darkness, avoid the menacing ‘Cleansers,’ and see if you can escape!
Just west of Bath, the UK's top scream park, FEAR Avon Valley Scream Park, offers an unforgettable night. Brave four terrifying mazes filled with everything from creepy clowns to zombies. Take it up a notch by joining a live exorcism, or enjoy fire shows, funfair rides, and roaming entertainers to keep your heart racing all night.
Ghostly Tours
Back in the city, discover Bath's haunted history with Bath Ghost Tours. Hear chilling tales of murder, mayhem, and romance, and participate in a real paranormal experiment.
Pumpkin Picking Fun
For pumpkin fans, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park offers a massive pumpkin patch, where you can also enjoy street food, firepits, and a pop-up bar while you pick. At Flourish at Glenavon Farm, explore over 20 pumpkin varieties and brave the eerie twilight maze, navigating by torchlight.
The air is cooler, the leaves are falling and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air which can mean only one thing, Autumn has arrived!
There’s so much to do in Bath this month, make sure to check out our website for a full list of events.
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to turn and it is the perfect time to get outside and explore Bath and the wonderful events on offer this month.
The Jane Austen Festival returns for 2024 from 13 September, inviting fans of the author to live a regency lifestyle and experience Bath how Jane herself would have done all those years ago.
There is so much happening over the next coming month, so make sure you check out Visitbath.co.uk to find out what else is happening...
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Five reasons to visit The Jane Austen Centre 👇
🎩 Try on Regency clothing and accessories - the perfect photo opportunity to remember your day!
🪶 Have a go at writing with a quill and ink, just like Jane Austen herself.
✨ Play the popular game of ‘Spillikins’ from the Regency era, and see which person has the most sticks left in their pile.
🫖 Experience a traditional English ‘Afternoon Tea with Mr Darcy’, with a decadent and delicious serving of exquisite cakes, divine fingers sandwiches and delightful warm scones served with Dorset clotted cream and seasonal jam.
🛍 Visit the gift shop to buy exhibition tickets, or just come in to browse the wonderful products.
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This August, Bath is brimming with vibrant festivals, captivating exhibitions, and fun for all the family!
Victoria Art Gallery are hosting free hands-on craft activities inspired by their fabulous exhibitions, Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre, throughout the summer holidays.
The Holburne Museum are also hosting free family drop-in sessions over the summer where children can unleash their inner doodler or try making their own mini sculptures.
If Opera returns to Belcombe Court, presenting two of the greatest operas in the repertoire: Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor and Strauss’s Die Fledermaus.
Bath Pride 2024 will occur on Sunday, 18th August 2024, starting at 12:00 at The Holburne Museum. During the day, a family picnic at The Holburne Museum will include live music acts and charity stalls. There will also be a parade through the city centre and an official afterparty at Komedia in the evening.
Families can experience an unforgettable sunset with Summer Lates at The Roman Baths from 20 July - 31 August, or get creative at No.1 Royal Crescent or The Herschel Museum of Astronomy, with weekly craft activities.
Explore the wonders of Wookey Hole or learn about life in Stone Age Britain with “Caveman Curiosity” at the nearby Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Alternatively, relax with live music at Mendip Activity Centre under the magical canopy of the Mendip Lodge.
Enjoy a Summer of Play at Dyrham Park from 20 July - 3 September, or walk among prehistoric giants at Longleat DinoROAR. There are more dinosaurs at Avon Valley Wildlife and Adventure Park “Summertopia!,” along with sand and water play areas, including a giant slip ‘n’ slide, daily foam parties, and talent shows or challenge yourself on Europe’s largest inflatable assault course, The Tartan Titan.
For a complete list of events in Bath this August, be sure to check out our website!
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