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From Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 December Susan Hill’s iconic ghost story The Woman in Black is set to return to Bath as part of a 22-venue tour.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is pleased to announce it will be recommending to a meeting of the full Council, that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of the authority.

As the festive season lights up Bath’s historic streets, the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) and Bath and North East Somerset Council are proud to unveil the brand-new Bath Shopping Guide

Stretching 60 metres long, soaring 18 metres high and featuring the largest cast of characters ever, Longleat’s 2025 event, The Festival of Light, is a triumph of scale, craft and imagination.

The Kennard, a boutique guesthouse perfectly located in the heart of Bath and celebrated for its exceptional comfort, warm service, and award-winning hospitality, has been awarded Bronze in the B&B and Guesthouse of the Year category at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025.

Following another successful year, the ReBalance Bath Festival is set to return for another three-week celebration from 28 January – 16 February 2026.

Open until 23 of December, visitors to Stourhead, a National Trust property in Wiltshire, can take a festive step through time along a guided route in the traditionally decorated rooms of the 18^th century Palladian mansion.  

The Ustinov Studio’s Christmas production is one of the most famous modern Broadway musicals, The Last Five Years, a funny and heartfelt observation of a rollercoaster romance between an aspiring actress, and a young writer.

Fashion Museum Bath has unveiled Fashion Unpacked, an innovative mini museum designed to take fashion heritage out of the archives and into the heart of the community.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is advising visitors to plan their trips to Bath Christmas Market in advance, and encouraging people to use public transport, like the city’s Park & Ride services.

Bandook Bath is celebrating its sixth year of opening, thanks to its patrons and loyal, friendly team, who have made it into a vibrant, thoroughly inviting and unmissable foodie hot-spot in the city.

The Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) is proud to announce its victory in the BID category of the renowned Britain in Bloom competition.