The award-winning monthly Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair (BCAF) is committed to bringing the best of contemporary art to the heart of Bath. It has created a regular space where artists can network, share ideas, connect with the public, and where...
Visitor Attractions
Proudly maintaining an independent vibe far removed from the commercial, multiplex behemoths, this trad-contempo cinema house flies the flag for the very best arthouse, cult and mainstream movies alongside regular special event screenings. Meanwhile, the lovely little (no pun intended)...
Bath Abbey, officially known as the Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a mesmerising historical site in the heart of Bath. With its magnificent stained-glass windows, honey-gold stone columns, and some of the world’s finest fan vaulting,...
For those who fear the world is dumbing down, BRLSI (pronounced Brillsy) is an oasis of cultural refreshment. Located on Queen Square, it’s a prominent address but an unassuming institution, perhaps explained by the fact that it’s a charitable organisation...
The Victoria Art Gallery is one of Bath’s most loved cultural attractions and the most popular art gallery in the region with a collection of over 1,500 decorative art treasures and paintings on permanent display. Since it opened its doors...
The Theatre Royal Bath, (not to be confused with Bath’s Old Theatre Royal) – opened its doors over a century ago. The theatre offers the cream of the UK’s touring company crop, while the Ustinov Studio on Monmouth Street specialises...
Recently re-opened to the public after a major restoration Beckford’s Tower plays a huge part in Bath’s heritage. Named after the troubled eccentric William Beckford (shunned by society for his sexual predilections) and a wealthy man with a vision, who...
From its humble beginnings in 2001 when the market had 40 stalls and ran for four days, Bath Christmas Market has emerged into something much bigger. This year it runs for 18 days with around 240 stalls, stretching around the...
At one end of the magnificent sweeping curve of the Royal Crescent, surely Bath’s most photographed street, can be found a museum which gives us the chance to see what the home life of a fashionable Georgian household was like....
The Barton Gallery is the latest thriving and eclectic addition to Bath’s independent shops in the city centre, located between Theatre Royal and Queen Square. It is spread over three floors, colour-drenched in a mesmerising shade of blue and filled...
Founded in 2005, Gallery Nine’s current director Bo Collier whose gallery experience spans 30 years specialises in studio ceramics, jewellery, textiles, paintings and original artists prints. Pieces are selected for their quality, originality and craftsmanship and the space is frequented...