Ian Waller and his family enjoy a wonderful visit to the stunning Christmas Lights at Stourhead in Wiltshire There’s a wonderful choice of Christmas lights for families across the Bath and Wiltshire region, with Longleat and Westonbirt among the most popular. And they’re great – we’ve been to both and loved them. But this year...
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A family Sunday lunch at Flourish Farleigh Road: Bath mum reviews this standout roast
Bath mum Georgie Crawshaw heads to Flourish’s Farleigh Road site near Norton St Philip with her young son and a friend, discovering a crowd-pleasing Sunday roast, warm family-friendly service and plenty to keep little ones happy. Is there anything better than a slap-up Sunday roast and catching up with a friend you haven’t seen for...
Review – The Further Adventures of Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal Bath Panto
Ian Waller and his family enjoy traditional fun and silliness with Bath’s best panto The Theatre Royal Bath panto is back and we couldn’t be happier. For so many families across the region, this show marks the true start of Christmas, and even with my three now firmly in their teenage years, there was never...
Review – the Coast Trail range of children’s bikes from Marin
Georgina Crawshaw and her four-year-old son test out one of Marin’s kid specific Neighborhood bikes – the Coast Trail 20in 7. Photos by Andy Lloyd Talk about Christmas coming early! This little beauty is part of the Coast Trail range from award-winning manufacturer Marin. Maybe not a brand you’ve heard of, but don’t let that...
Review – Snow Mice at The Egg: Clever, cosy Christmas magic for little ones
Tom O’Dwyer and his young family enjoy a warm, witty and musically rich Christmas production The Egg has long been one of Bath’s most special spaces for children’s theatre, and Snow Mice is a perfect example of why. Having previously seen Snow Mouse in one of The Wgg’s smaller studio spaces with my three-year-old, I...
Review – The Santa Special at Avon Valley Railway
James Kenward and his family enjoy a magical start to the Christmas festive season at Avon Valley Railway The festive magic began from the moment my wife and I and our excited daughters arrived at Avon Valley Railway for the Santa Special. Friendly car park attendants helped us find a space and Christmas music drifted...
Review – A mum and daughter pamper session at Glow With Pippa
Susy Douch and her daughter enjoy some well earned pampering at Glow With Pippa in Bath With my daughter home from university – and after months of living in a very male-dominated household – the chance for some proper mum-and-daughter time felt long overdue. A pamper session at Glow with Pippa in Newbridge was exactly...
Review – Australian Pink Floyd at The Forum Bath
A sell-out crowd packed into The Forum Bath last night, made up largely of Floyd fans of a certain age – plenty of grey hair, rugby shirts and gilets – all ready to sink into an evening of pure nostalgia for one of the world’s most celebrated bands. From the opening bars, it was clear...
Sauna escape in the Wiltshire countryside at the Black Swan Sauna
Ellen Couzens enjoys some countryside wellbeing that could also make a perfect Christmas gift… My daughter and I couldn’t have chosen a better morning for our visit to the Black Swan Sauna at the Glove Factory Studios in Holt, Wiltshire. Under a clear autumn sky, the walk through the peaceful countryside set the tone for...
Review – a four year olds first lessons with Mighty Splash Swim School
Bath mum Georgie Crawshaw takes the plunge with her four-year-old as they dive into their first lessons with Mighty Splash Swim School There’s one superpower all children should possess – and that’s being able to swim. I’m a self-confessed water baby, so it’s hardly surprising my four-year-old has been splashing about since day dot and...
Snow Mice! brings a magical new winter adventure to The Egg Theatre
A much-loved Bath favourite is returning this winter in a brand-new production – Snow Mice!, a magical seasonal adventure full of live music, puppetry and heart. After delighting audiences around the world for over a decade, Snow Mouse returns to Bath’s Egg Theatre in this enchanting follow-up created by The Egg and New International Encounter...
Review – An Evening With The Fast Show at The Forum Bath
Blimey – it’s been 30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our screens, a fact made clear by the average age of the packed audience at The Forum Bath for this much-anticipated reunion tour. The show may now be three decades old, but a sold-out venue proved the enduring affection for the sketch-show...
Review: A midweek family meal at The Marlborough Tavern, Bath
It all started on a wet evening when I’d called in to The Marlborough Tavern near the top of Victoria Park to check emails on the way home from work, with a glass of red as a treat. Despite it being midweek – when so many pubs are quiet or closing early – The Marlborough...
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird at Theatre Royal Bath
Victoria Walters reviews an impressive adaptation of Harper Lee’s prize winning novel “Our darkest days have always been followed by our finest hours,” insists Atticus Finch early in Aaron Sorkin’s powerful stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, arriving in Bath this week as part of a nationwide tour. In today’s political climate, the line...
Festive cheer returns as Avebury Manor reopens for Christmas
Christmas is set to sparkle once again at Avebury this winter, as the National Trust welcomes visitors back to Avebury Manor for the first time since January. From Saturday 29 November until Sunday 4 January, the historic house and gardens will be transformed with beautiful decorations, lights, and festive memories. Families can wander through the...
Kingswood School celebrates a year of service, partnership and community
Kingswood School has released its 2024/25 Social Impact Report, marking a year of remarkable community engagement, charitable giving and transformational partnerships — both locally and internationally. The report coincides with the Independent Schools Council’s Partnerships Week, which highlights the importance of collaboration between schools and their wider communities. Since moving to Bath in 1851, Kingswood...
Review: a warm and welcoming Sunday Lunch at The Old Crown, Weston
Ian Waller and his family enjoy what could be one of the best Sunday lunches in Bath The Old Crown in Weston has always had the look of a proper local, and under its new landlord and chef, Costel, it’s fast becoming just that – a community hub where everyone feels at home, including families...
Review – An evening with Clive Deamer from Portishead at Roseberry Road Studios, Bath
Tucked away just off the Lower Bristol Road, Roseberry Road Studios is one of Bath’s most welcoming creative spaces — and it recently played host to a fascinating evening with Clive Deamer, the internationally acclaimed drummer from Portishead. The venue is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves art, music and community, hosting an...
Review: The Armed Man, Fulltone Orchestra at Bath Abbey
Rob Bridges experiences a moving performance of The Armed Man at Bath Abbey At a time of remembrance for those who gave their lives for us all, the Fulltone Orchestra returned to Bath Abbey with Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man. Written at the turn of the millennium, this powerful work is both a lament and...
Family shows and festive fun coming to The Forum in the run-up to Christmas!
Families across Bath can look forward to an incredible line-up at The Forum this season, with shows and concerts for every age group — from children’s favourites and festive films to spectacular music and comedy. A major highlight for young readers will be Diary of a Wimpy Kid Live with author Jeff Kinney. His interactive...
Review: An Evening of Francis Rossi – Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of classic rock with one of the elder statesmen of British pop An evening with the grand old, slightly embarrassing uncle of British rock saw Francis Rossi take to the stage – or rather, to a giant red armchair – joined by Andy Brook on guitar and backing vocals. What...