No-one needs an excuse to visit Bath at any time, the city that actor Nicolas Cage has described as "the most beautiful city in the world". But then movie star Cage does live there so he might be biased.
New Bath Hotel
The 5-Star boutique Halcyon Hotel opened in Bath in February 2010. It has 21 rooms and studio apartments in a Grade 1 Listed Georgian townhouse, right in the city centre. Look for special room rate offers, including three nights for the price of two, and introductory offers of rooms from £89 per night.
New Bath Shopping
The first phase of the development of the Southgate shopping area into a Georgian-style Bath shopping experience opened in 2009. The next two phases came up the following year, adding to Bath's reputation for individual and independent shops.
The Lions of Bath
Street art has become popular in cities worldwide, where it's not unusual to see painted cows and other animals brightening up the pavements and public places. In 2008 Bath hosted over 100 pig sculptures.
New Bath Hotel
The 5-Star boutique Halcyon Hotel opened in Bath in February 2010. It has 21 rooms and studio apartments in a Grade 1 Listed Georgian townhouse, right in the city centre. Look for special room rate offers, including three nights for the price of two, and introductory offers of rooms from £89 per night.
New Bath Shopping
The first phase of the development of the Southgate shopping area into a Georgian-style Bath shopping experience opened in 2009. The next two phases came up the following year, adding to Bath's reputation for individual and independent shops.
The Lions of Bath
Street art has become popular in cities worldwide, where it's not unusual to see painted cows and other animals brightening up the pavements and public places. In 2008 Bath hosted over 100 pig sculptures.
Kennet and Avon Canal Anniversary
The Kennet and Avon Canal opened in 1810 (the year before Jane Austen published her first major work, Sense and Sensibility). 2010 was its 200th anniversary and there were special events like a big street party in the Widcombe area.
Bath Food and Drink Festival
Royal Victoria Park is home to a new food and drink festival when over 130 local and regional producers will be showing off their produce, and leading local chefs showing off their cooking expertise. Real ales and ciders will be highlighted too, and there will be a Wine Theatre where it will presumably be Curtains Up then Bottoms Up.
Bath Food and Drink Festival
Royal Victoria Park is home to a new food and drink festival when over 130 local and regional producers will be showing off their produce, and leading local chefs showing off their cooking expertise. Real ales and ciders will be highlighted too, and there will be a Wine Theatre where it will presumably be Curtains Up then Bottoms Up.
Bath Christmas Market
2010 was the 10th anniversary of the Bath Christmas Market. It was then voted 4th in a poll of the best Christmas markets in Europe. Held adjacent to Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths, the Bath Christmas Market usually extends longer.
Bath Jane Austen Festival
2010 also saw the 10th anniversary of the annual Jane Austen Festival, held each September.
2010 was the 10th anniversary of the Bath Christmas Market. It was then voted 4th in a poll of the best Christmas markets in Europe. Held adjacent to Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths, the Bath Christmas Market usually extends longer.
Bath Jane Austen Festival
2010 also saw the 10th anniversary of the annual Jane Austen Festival, held each September.
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