Get a Georgian Glow-Up
22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
This Christmas, visitors to Bath will be invited to step into the shoes of their regency forebears, as No. 1 Royal Crescent Museum and Bath Theatrical Costume Hire collaborate to launch two immersive heritage experiences: The Portrait Parlour and The Georgian Glow Up. Together, they offer an opportunity to explore Bath’s Georgian era through costume, photography, and cultural engagement.
Experience One: The Portrait Parlour: Slip into costume and frame yourself in a time gone by
Located in the first gallery room of No. 1 Royal Crescent, The Portrait Parlour will provide visitors with the opportunity to don period-style clothing and capture their own “portraits” (selfies). A selection of easy-to-wear “slip-on” costumes will be available, designed to fit comfortably over everyday clothing. Visitors may take their own photographs or selfies within the themed set.
Experience Two: Georgian Glow Up: The Heritage Wardrobe – Hire the look, live the history
In the adjoining exhibition room, The Georgian Glow Up will offer a full costume hire service, presenting a range of Georgian and Regency attire displayed on dressed mannequins. Visitors can pre-book costumes for collection and enjoy an overnight hire, allowing them to experience Bath’s streets, architecture and atmosphere while dressed in authentic period clothing.
