Latest News (Bath) - Visit West

Council leaders welcomed the announcement by department store group Morleys Stores Ltd that it will reopen the historic Jolly’s store in Milsom Street, Bath.    

Jodie Comer is set to perform at the Theatre Royal Bath next year when she returns to her acclaimed, Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s multi award-winning play, Prima Facie.

A five-year vision for Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services to grow visitor numbers and enrich the city's cultural offering has been approved by councillors at a cabinet meeting on Thursday 13 March.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has waived road closure fees for VE Day street parties to encourage more community celebrations.   

Bath & North East Somerset Council has expressed its full support for the findings of National Highways' M4 to Dorset Coast Strategic Connectivity Study.

A brand-new musical is set to open in the West Country as the World Premiere production of Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Musical takes to the stage at the Theatre Royal Bath.

After months of anticipation, The Beefy Boys have officially opened the doors to their brand-new Bath restaurant, following a busy soft launch period and an exciting VIP launch party. 

Lord Bath has dug the first turf for the hippo complex being created at Longleat in Wiltshire.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is continuing its investment in tackling the climate and nature emergency, including decarbonising the council fleet and making council-owned buildings more energy efficient.

Foodies Festival returns to Bath's Royal Victoria Park this summer with a high profile line-up and new features!

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bath, from February 2025. 

Work to remove five sunken boats from the River Avon in Bath will begin on 15 March.