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Step into one of Britain’s most iconic landscapes this autumn with a free guided walk exploring the wild heart of Cheddar Gorge.

Bath and North East Somerset has hosted a vibrant and successful summer season which saw more than 190,000 people welcomed to 25 events – and the excitement is set to continue for the rest of 2025.

Over 600 LED Drones will bring the beloved Rankin/Bass Holiday classic to life, transforming the winter night skies over Royal Victoria Park into a shimmering canvas of festive magic.

New research reveals pub gardens, beaches, and mountains among the nation’s favourite pint spots Thatchers marks the trend with its summer ‘Wild Pint’ celebrations – giving away pints at pubs on iconic adventure routes

The full line-up of Longleat’s showcase Icons of the Sky event has been announced. 

The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season continues with William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy As You Like It, directed by Ralph Fiennes. The next production in an exclusive season at the Theatre Royal sees a stellar cast including Gloria Obianyo, Dame Harriet Walter, Dylan Moran, Patrick Robinson and Charlie Rowe in the new production directed by Ralph Fiennes.

This September, sites across Bath & North East Somerset will once again throw open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.

Theatre Royal Bath has released a brand-new brochure with details of productions confirmed to appear in the Main House, Ustinov Studio and The Egg in spring 2026, plus casting updates for the programme over the next six months.

Another 30,000 people in the West can hop on an e-bike or jump on an e-scooter from tomorrow, Friday 22 August, with a new trial area becoming part of our region’s rental scheme.

Across Bath and Bristol, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold. Enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from October half term family trails to Jane Austen events, and Heritage Open Days to new exhibitions.   

VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey, published today, shows that 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £4.1 billion boost to the economy. 

A new play about the challenges of living with the chronic illness ME is coming to the city of Bath this September.