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20th Apr – 18th Oct
Freedom in the City: Festival of Learning
at Online
Freedom in the City: Festival of Learning is a new series of events coming out of Fairfield House,…
17th May 2021 – 1st Jan 2022
Shoephoria!
at Fashion Museum Bath
Showcasing 350 pairs of boots and shoes, many drawn from the Fashion Museum’s world-class collection, alongside ‘star’ shoes borrowed…
21st May – 31st Oct
Shooting Stars: Carinthia West, Britain and America in the 1970s
at American Museum and Gardens
Carinthia West’s intimate photographs of rock and film stars of the 1970s in America.
10th Jul – 19th Sep
Freud, Minton, Ryan: Unholy Trinity
at Victoria Art Gallery
An exhibition to celebrate the life of Adrian Ryan and his friends John Minton and Lucian Freud.
10th Jul – 19th Sep
John Eaves: 50 Years
at Victoria Art Gallery
A selection of works by one of the most distinguished Bath artists.
26th Aug – 27th Sep
Jane Austen on Display
at The Holburne Museum
There is a unique chance to see the only widely accepted depiction of Jane Austen outside London, when…
9th Sep – 18th Sep
The Dresser
at Theatre Royal Bath
Inspired by memories of working as Donald Wolfit’s dresser as a young man, Ronald Harwood’s evocative, affectionate and…
10th Sep – 19th Sep
Jane Austen Festival
at Bath
Walk alongside 500 Jane Austen fans in the spectacular, opening Grand Regency Costumed Promenade.
10th Sep – 19th Sep
Heritage Open Day at Nexus Methodist Church
at Nexus Methodist Church
As the oldest Methodist Church in Bath, the original ‘Walcot Chapel’ is a part of Bath’s historic heritage.
10th Sep – 19th Sep
Bath Heritage Open Days
at Bath
Each September, thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture, all for free. 
11th Sep – 26th Sep
Bathscape Walking Festival
at Bath
Showcasing Bath as a fantastic walking destination and landscape city.
11th Sep – 18th Sep
Jane Austen Festival: A Very Private Public Breakfast
at Camden Road
Sample the delights of an eighteenth-century public breakfast just as Jane Austen did in Sydney Gardens.
11th Sep – 17th Sep
Jane Austen Festival: In Pursuit of Jane Austen – Tour to Hampshire
at The Jane Austen Centre
An all-day tour to Hampshire tracing Jane’s footsteps and life.
12th Sep – 17th Sep
Living Tree
at The Egg
Visit The Egg to explore a Forest of Imagination and Egg collaboration.
12th Sep – 18th Sep
Jane Austen Festival: Jane Austen’s Bath – Driven Tour
at The Jane Austen Centre
A combination of walking and driving visiting outdoor locations in Austen’s Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.
12th Sep – 18th Sep
Jane Austen Festival: To Meryton and Highbury – Driver Guided Tour
at The Jane Austen Centre
Starting with a driving/walking tour of Jane Austen’s Bath, then on to charming Corsham.
16th Sep – 18th Sep
Rambert Autumn Livestream
at Online
We build an hour, a day, a lifetime on what we can remember. So what do we become…
17th Sep – 18th Sep
Krowd Keepers: Magic Theatre
at Bath Ale House
Providing top-quality magic shows every Friday and Saturday in Bath’s only magic pub, The Ale House.
17th Sep
Dusty, Cilla, Lulu and Pet
at Chapel Arts Centre
Four voices that defined a decade: Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu and Petula Clark.
17th Sep
The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe
at Ustinov Studio
5th August 1962. Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and…
17th Sep
The Fratellis
at Komedia Bath
The Fratellis’ new album Half Drunk Under The Full Moon follows their critically acclaimed album In Your Own…
17th Sep
Try Stand-Up Paddleboarding
at Bath City Centre
Immerse yourself into a new and enjoyable world on the water through the beautiful city of Bath.
17th Sep
The Luna Cinema: Notting Hill
at The Royal Crescent
Head outdoors and enjoy an amazing night out at the movies.
17th Sep
Jethro Tull – The Prog Years
at The Forum Bath
One of the world’s most successful and enduring Progressive Rock bands.
17th Sep
Propaganda Bath
at Moles
Propaganda is the UK’s biggest club night!
17th Sep
Robyn Hitchcock
at Rondo Theatre
Robyn Hitchcock is one of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist,…
17th Sep
The Great Man on the Hill: Ralph Allen’s Legacy to Bath and Its Landscape
at Prior Park Landscape Garden
An exploration of the National Trust’s Landscape Garden at Prior Park, once owned by Ralph Allen, Bath’s famous…
17th Sep
Wildlife and Wellbeing Walk
at Newton Park
Join lecturers from Wildlife Conservation and Human Biology degrees at Bath Spa University as they take you on…
17th Sep
Windows and Things
at Queen Square
A gentle walk around Georgian Bath during which Kirsten Elliott will explain the little details of Georgian buildings.
17th Sep
Bat Walk
at Carr’s Wood
Come and find out more about these mysterious little creatures that live in Bath and use the wood.
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INDIE BATH

Bath has a wonderful independent scene, and we have put together Indie Bath to make it easier for you to discover and support the city’s independent businesses.

This publication was developed by the Bath BID’s Independents’ Collective, which brings together business groups from across the city centre.

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Bath Gift Card

BATH GIFT CARD

Support Bath’s businesses with the Bath Gift Card.

The Bath Gift Card is the perfect present for any occasion. It is accepted at over 200 businesses in the city, so people can pick their ideal gift. It is also valid for 12 months, making for a great flexible present.

Your loved ones can treat themselves to something special; whether a spa session, shopping spree, meal out or hotel stay.

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Bath in Bloom

BATH IN BLOOM TRAIL

This summer, Bath is welcoming people back with a floral flourish, as the city is entered into the annual South West in Bloom competition.

This year, there are plenty of bright blooms to discover around the city, with displays in Royal Victoria Park, Walcot Street, SouthGate Bath, Milsom Street and Milsom Place, Union Street, Upper Borough Walls and many more city spots.

You can take your very own floral tour of the city, just as the South West in Bloom judges have done, using our interactive Bath in Bloom map.

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WELCOME AMBASSADORS

The Bath BID Welcome Ambassadors are the friendly faces of Bath, offering everybody a warm and informed welcome to the city centre.

Look out for them as you wander around the city; they will be dressed in bright blue Welcome to Bath jackets.

If you have a question or are looking for advice or recommendations, the team will be happy to help.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Know Before You Go
To help you plan a safe and enjoyable trip to Bath, we have put together a guide to all the things you need to know before your visit.
Public Toilets
There is nothing worse than needing the toilet but not knowing where to go. You can browse public toilets that are currently open in Bath on our handy interactive map.
Map of Bath
Planning your next trip to Bath? To help you get around the city and pinpoint the places you’d like to discover, you can download our Map of Bath.

JOB VACANCIES

Bath BID Ranger
Volunteer Welcome Ambassador
Flexible Hospitality Roles at Catering Services International
Assistant Store Manager at Molton Brown
Volunteer Coordinator at Co-forest
Café Manager at Bath Aqua Glass
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About Welcome to Bath

Brought to you by the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID), Welcome to Bath is a hub for events and special offers in the city.

The Bath BID work to provide a warm welcome to people living in, working in, and visiting the city. One of the ways we do this is through our team of Welcome Ambassadors, who offer an informed welcome to people visiting the city. The Welcome to Bath website is here to provide that service virtually.

On the Welcome to Bath website, you will find details of upcoming events and special offers in the city, as well as details of ways to support local businesses, practical information to help you plan your visit, job vacancies, and recommendations from our Welcome Ambassadors.

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