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Earlier this week, cast members of Emma visited the beautiful Pump Room restaurant in Bath for afternoon tea, celebrating the launch of the 10 day long Jane Austen Festival.

Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch which opens Saturday 27 September returns with autumn fun, Halloween magic and pumpkins galore

Award-winning actor Douglas Hodge, in his first stage role for over ten years, joins acclaimed stage and screen stars Mathew Horne, Selina Cadell and Clive Francis in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s macabre comedy, ENDGAME.

VisitEngland has today Wednesday 10 September revealed this year’s winners of its Accommodation Quality Scheme 2025 ROSE Awards.  

2025 is the 35th anniversary year of Bath Mozartfest, and will also be the final festival programmed by the peerless Amelia Freedman, CBE, FRAM, its artistic director for more than thirty years, who sadly died in July.

On Sunday 7th September, Haynes Motor Museum proudly hosted the John Haynes Classic, celebrating 40 years of the Museum and the life and legacy of its founder, John Haynes OBE.

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from August 2025.

The 250th anniversary of one of Bath’s favourite writers is set to be celebrated at the Theatre Royal with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners, Emma. 


 

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from the #SummerInBath 2025 campaign.

Longleat Railway team member Shannon Croker celebrated the 60^th birthday of the attraction by passing her train driving test.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will invest nearly £3 million into the Scholars’ Way scheme to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling routes across the south of Bath.

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