November, December 2025 & January 2026
Winter in Bath is sparkling with seasonal magic! Whether you’re gliding across the ice at Royal Victoria Park or getting lost in the enchanting new Tree Maze at Bath on Ice, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Wander through the festive streets lined with artisan stalls at the Bath Christmas Market, sip on spiced cider, and soak up the joyful atmosphere. Ready to unwrap the best of Bath this winter? Let’s dive in!
Events
❄️ Christmas ❄️
❄️ Featured Articles
❄️ Marvellous Markets
❄️ Christmas Parties
❄️ Meet Father Christmas
❄️ Illuminated Bath
Exhibitions
Special Offers
Venues/Places to Stay
Events
Christmas
Featured Articles
Marvellous Markets
Bath is bursting with festive magic this season, and it’s the perfect time to support local makers while soaking up the holiday cheer. From twinkling lights to the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, the Bath Christmas Market (27th November – 14th December) transforms Bath City Centre into a winter wonderland. Wander through charming chalets, meet talented artisans, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts that tell a story.
Looking for something indoors and equally enchanting? Step into Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute (BRLSI) for their cosy indoor Christmas Market (27th November – 14th December), brimming with handcrafted treasures and seasonal delights.
And for a truly creative twist, don’t miss Locksbrook Lates – Winters Makers Market on 4th December at Bath Spa University’s Locksbrook Campus. It’s a celebration of local artistry, where you’ll find bold, beautiful and bespoke pieces, perfect for gifting – or keeping!
Christmas Parties
Planning the ultimate staff Christmas party?
Whether you’re after spine-tingling thrills or festive feasting, Bath has the perfect spot to celebrate the season with your team. For something truly unforgettable, why not host your bash at the House of Frankenstein? Or prefer something a little more classic? Indulge in a stylish soiree with mouthwatering food and cocktails at The Bird or raise a glass in the vibrant atmosphere of Slug and Lettuce. Click the link below to explore your perfect party venue!
Meet Father Christmas
Begin your adventure with a dash of nostalgia. Choose between two enchanting experiences:
- Father Christmas at No.1 Royal Crescent: Step into a beautifully preserved Georgian townhouse, where Father Christmas awaits, ready to read a Christmas story to the children and give them a gift.
- Father Christmas Grotto at The Holburne Museum: much more than your typical grotto, the experience offers a 20-minute immersive performance where children and grown-ups help the elves wake Father Christmas and discover how they’re planning to make this the best Christmas ever.
Either way, you’ll be greeted with warmth, wonder, and a few cheeky elves.
Illuminated Bath
This festive season, Bath Christmas Market and Bath BID have sprinkled a little extra sparkle across the city centre with spectacular lighting displays in some of Bath’s most iconic streets. From twinkling alleyways to grand, glowing facades, the city is dressed to impress – and it’s totally Insta-worthy!
Exhibitions
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
4th April 2025 – 5th January 2026
Capturing the Cosmos: Astrophotography by the Bath Astronomers
The exhibition will allow visitors to compare drawings William Herschel and his son, John, made of observations from their telescope to photographs of the same celestial objects taken today. This series of digital reproductions of historic drawings, kindly provided by the Royal Astronomical Society and Royal Society, demonstrates the contrast between how observations would have been recorded over 200 years ago and how we capture them now.
The Holburne Museum
11th September – 11th January 2026
Illustrating Austen
In the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, our autumn display will offer audiences the chance to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels.
Centring around Austen’s stories and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen will demonstrate how our favourite characters came to life on the page and have evolved through the years, reflecting the changing times and new audiences.
3rd October – 11th January 2026
Dreams of the Everyday: Paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston
This compelling exhibition arrives in the south, having opened at The Pier in Orkney in June. It brings together the paintings of Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981) and Andrew Cranston (b. 1969), curated by the designer and collector Jonathan Anderson, in collaboration with Andrew Cranston and the gallerist Richard Ingleby.
Special Offers
Venues/Places to Stay
Toppings & Co, Friends Meeting House,, York St, Bath BA1 1NG, UK