Latest News (Bath) - Visit West

On 7 February 2026, No.1 Royal Crescent will present Handle with Care: Cornelia Parker & Historic Glass, an exhibition that will look through the eyes of one of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. 

Following the success of this year’s 250th anniversary celebrations, The Gainsborough Bath Spa continues its partnership with Strictly Jane Austen Tours to bring the Regency era to life this festive season.

As the festive season draws near, the National Trust is inviting visitors to experience the magic of Christmas at two of its most loved properties near Bristol - Tyntesfield and Dyrham Park.

Celebrating resilience, craftsmanship and festive magic, Bath Aqua Glass continues to shine as a symbol of local artistry and a flagship of independent shopping.

Visit West are running two Visitor Surveys and we are inviting our members and other stakeholders to help share the survey with your own audiences so we can gather richer insights which can help us all understand more about visitors to our region.  

The Bath Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the successful outcome of its recent ballot, with a majority of local businesses voting in favour of continuing the BID’s work for another five-year term.

The House of Frankenstein in Bath has just added a new treasure to its ever-growing collection, and this one comes straight from the red carpet from the hands of legendary film Director, Guillermo del Toro.

A new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s much loved novel Little Women is set to visit Bath as part of a UK tour.

Fashion Museum Bath has today (21 October) revealed the two outfits selected as Dress of the Year 2024: a casual menswear ensemble by Gucci, and a womenswear look by brand UNDERCOVER, designed by Jun Takahashi. 

People are being encouraged to look out for ‘the van with a plan’ when it stops off at more than 50 locations over the coming weeks as part of a significant public consultation on growth plans, which could reshape Bath & North East Somerset over the next 20 years.

Experience immersive storytelling, candlelit evenings and live music across Bath Preservation Trust’s historic houses this Christmas.

This October half term (25 October – 2 November), The Roman Baths invites families to step into a web of myth and mystery with its brand-new Spooky Spider Hunt.