This September, sites across Bath & North East Somerset will once again throw open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture. Running from 12–21 September, the festival offers a rare opportunity to explore the area’s most fascinating buildings, landscapes, and stories — all completely free. The 10-day celebration features over 20 venues offering guided…
A community hub in Radstock and a solar farm in Compton Dando have been awarded a total of £128k from a fund for community projects that have a positive impact on the environment. The second round of the West of England Rural England Prosperity Fund has supported the Trinity Hub Project with £56k funding which aims to…
Companies and community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset who could provide a cool indoor space for residents to rest on hot days and shelter from the sun are being encouraged to register on a new Indoor Cool Spaces Directory. The directory launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council lists designated indoor places with…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has begun formal proceedings to recover £55,000 in public money that was spent on removing sunken boats from the River Avon in Bath earlier this year. Four boat owners have been served with formal demands requiring them to either settle their debts in full or agree a repayment plan….
The importance of allotments in promoting a healthier lifestyle as well as supporting biodiversity has been highlighted by Bath & North East Somerset Council ahead of National Allotments Week which starts today (August 11). Councillors visited Monksdale Road Allotments in Bath alongside representatives of Bath Allotments Association and local allotment holders to talk about how valuable allotments are in…
An innovative project from the Wiltshire Integrated Care Alliance, facilitated by Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board to provide health and wellbeing support to farmers and members of rural communities in Wiltshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by health publication Health Service Journal. The Well Farmers for Wiltshire…
Fashion Museum Bath has announced that Tim Blanks, editor-at-large for The Business of Fashion, will select the Dress of the Year 2024. Each year, the Museum invites a leading figure from the fashion industry to choose an outfit that captures the spirit and style of the past year. The selected design is then added to the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is improving pedestrian and cyclist safety in Newbridge Road, Bath. The improvements, driven by local ward members, will see the existing pedestrian island crossing point on A4 Newbridge Road removed and replaced with a new toucan crossing, a signalised crossing that allows both pedestrians and cyclists to cross…
Bath’s unique landscape and the importance of the green spaces to the city and its heritage, are the focus of this years Bathscape Walking Festival, which runs from Saturday 6 September to Sunday 21 September. The programme for the festival, now in its eighth year, includes more than 50 events for families, groups and solo…
The Roman Baths has been officially recognised as one of the top attractions in the UK, earning a coveted spot in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2025. Ranked No. 7 nationally, this places The Roman Baths among the top 1% of attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor. Welcoming around 1 million visitors annually,…
