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Bath Arts Collective (BAC) is a new community interest company that’s on a mission to enhance Bath's vibrant arts and events scene.

An inclusive play unit that has been specially designed for children who use wheelchairs has been installed in the centre of Royal Victoria Park in Bath.

In an unexpected turn of events yesterday afternoon, the beloved characters ‘The Grinch’ and ‘Santa Claus’ broke free from Santa's Grotto on The Grand Pier.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity based in North Somerset, is getting in the festive swing as hundreds of wonky Christmas trees arrive on site for sale in its farm shop.

Welsh National Opera’s Spring Season opens with two new productions; an operatic favourite from Mozart, and a rare chance to see Britten’s final opera.

As night falls, a colourful glow is emerging from a woodland Christmas Village and its surrounding trees... It must be Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum!

The skies above WWT Slimbridge, in Gloucester, were the focus of everyone’s attention  when the site’s much-loved Bewick’s swans began arriving in good numbers.

Blockbuster exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre will open at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath next spring. 

The third episode in the show's long-awaited 60th anniversary trilogy, ‘The Giggle,' was filmed extensively in Bristol’s Old City last year with support from Bristol Film Office and will premiere on Saturday 9 December. 

Europe’s biggest celebration of silent and classic screen comedy - the Bristol-based Slapstick Festival – will be back from 14 - 18 February 2024 with a 20^th annual edition.

Our consumer campaigns were launched to media at events in Bath and Bristol recently.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas and discover the ancient winter traditions that have inspired our modern celebrations.