Great Western Railway has launched a new fixed-price Family Day Out ticket after new booking data revealed growing demand for family ‘railcations’ this summer. Advance bookings for August and September have shown significant year-on-year growth across some of the GWR network’s most popular city…
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The American Ambassador to the UK visited The American Museum & Gardens in Bath to open the exhibition of an extremely rare original printing of the Declaration of Independence, on display in England for the first time at the Museum. It is on display as part of the Museum’s series of special…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath from June 2026, including coverage from a Bath & Bristol destination piece from CC Magazine – a Spanish travel and culture magazine, and some great influencer content. View Coverage Book…
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From open-air theatre, pool days, exhibitions and musical experiences to new alfresco terraces and sizzling outdoor dining, here are Visit Bath’s hot picks for summer… Events, Exhibitions and Festivals America 250 at the American Museum & Gardens Marking 250 years since the American Revolution…
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Residents and visitors in Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from improved evening travel, as the council has successfully secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) to continue extending Park & Ride bus services later into the evening. The funding forms part of a…
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Bath & North East Somerset Council has submitted a planning application to secure the long-term future of the successful Bath Christmas Market. None of the proposals in the planning application are intended for use in the short-term but would provide flexibility to improve the market in future, by…
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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global’s iconic Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is set to open in Bath this summer at the DoubleTree by Hilton, bringing the brand's vibrant dining experience to one of the UK's most historic and culturally rich cities. "We couldn't think of a better city than Bath for our next…
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More than half of short journeys in towns and cities will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 under new national targets announced by the Department for Transport today (11 June). Image: Cyclists at Wapping Wharf The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a national target for people to…
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The American Museum & Gardens in Bath is bringing the story of American independence to life with a programme of events marking the 250th anniversary of independence this summer. Image: American Museum & Gardens To mark the occasion of America 250 through history, arts and culture and to help as…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath from May 2026, including coverage from Holiday Cottages Magazine, The Kensington & Chelsea Review, Travelwith.style.com and the goodwebguide.co.uk. View Coverage Book…
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