[Santa Outside Bath Abbey CREDIT Visit West, Stuff Creative Studio, and Adam Gasson]
Visit West – the local Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset – has sent me the following list of festive happenings in and around our city this Christmas.
Visit West supports the visitor economy of the region, which is worth £2.33 billion and supports 45,000 jobs.
Peruse at your leisure………
28 November – 15 December 2024
Bath’s magical, award-winning Christmas Market returns to the historic city centre streets this festive season, featuring over 200 wooden chalets filled with local, handmade produce.
Bath Christmas Market – Visit Bath
Bath on Ice
15 November – 5 January 2025
Experience a dreamy winter wonderland with a glistening ice rink glowing under atmospheric lights, a cosy alpine bar and Glow Golf.
Bauble Blowing at Bath Aqua Glass
Workshops available to book Tuesday – Saturday throughout the festive period. Head to Bath Aqua Glass for their ‘Breath in a Bauble’ experience – choose your colours and breathe into the iron to create a beautiful glass decoration.
Glass Making at Bath Aqua Glass – Visit Bath
Deck the Halls at The American Museum & Gardens
Until 31 December 2024
Visit the American Museum & Gardens for a festive hand-crafted Christmas experience. A stunning 18-foot tree will take centre stage in the hall, dressed in 9000 twinkling lights and decorations. A range of workshops and activities will be on offer and festive food and drink will be available in the Deli. Enjoy the family-friendly festive dog trail around the gardens and grounds of the museum.
Christmas at American Museum & Gardens – Visit Bath
Christmas at Komedia Bath
Various nights in December
Top up your levels of festive cheer with comedy nights, festive discos, bingos and cabaret nights and you can even party with the Wurzels at their Christmas special!
NEW! 12 days of Christmas at Prior Park
30 November – 5 January 2025
Inspired by the beloved Christmas Carol this trail around the park and Palladian bridge features interpretations from each line of the 12 days of Christmas. Stop for a hot chocolate or mince pie at the Tea Cabin.
12 Days of Christmas at Prior Park – Visit Bath
NEW! Saturnalia and festivities at the Roman Baths
From afternoon until closing at 6 pm, the Great Bath will be illuminated by torchlight. At weekends throughout December join the festivities at a pop-up bar by the Great Bath. For young history enthusiasts, the Saturnalia trail (21 – 31 December) provides an exciting journey through Roman holiday traditions, including gift-giving, home decorating, and festive feasting.
Share a Magical Day Out at The Roman Baths – Visit Bath
NEW! The Light of Stars Exhibition at Bath Abbey
27 November – 11 January 2025
This brand-new installation held within the centre of the Abbey, contains up to 103 individual stars of different sizes and geometries, all surrounding the largest central star that represents Christ.
The Light of Stars Exhibition at Bath Abbey – Visit Bath
No. 1 Royal Crescent 12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas
15 November – 5 January 2025
Experience this festive immersive experience which will bring the house to life.
12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas at No.1 Royal Crescent – Visit Bath
Snow White at Theatre Royal Bath
12 December 2024 – 12 January 2025
This year, the Theatre Royal’s fabulous, family-friendly festive pantomime stars local legend Jon Monie alongside award-winning pantomime star Olivia Birchenough.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Theatre Royal Bath – Visit Bath
The Gift at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein has created a new festive family game – The Gift. An intriguing, hands-on puzzle-based game for up to six players, launching on 1 December 2024…but be warned, not all good things come in small packages.
The Gift at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein – Visit Bath
Where to see Santa in and near to Bath
Father Christmas Grotto at Milsom Place
28 November – 24 December 2024
Enjoy a magical experience, receive a gift and meet Father Christmas!
visitbath.co.uk/whats-on/father-christmas-grotto-at-milsom-place-p3394043
Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole
23 November – 24 December 2024
Get into the Christmas spirit at Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland, with three very special festive experiences, including 100,000 lights transforming the caves, a Santa’s Grotto, and a Christmas Circus show.
Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole – Visit Bath
Festive Foodie Experiences
Festive Igloos at The Bird
From 23 November 2024
Stop by The Bird, Bath, where the snowy woodland sprigs strewn with fairy lights, flickering candelabras and draped Bavarian rugs inside the Winter Igloos tucked behind the hotel will put you in a festive frame of mind.
Festive Igloos at The Bird – The Bird, Bath
NEW! Christmas at The Abbey Hotel
From 22 November
The Abbey Hotel’s beloved ski chalet concept has been moved indoors, transforming the hotel’s restaurant into a cosy, chalet-inspired haven. Christmas at The Abbey will offer the perfect setting to unwind after a day exploring Bath’s renowned Christmas markets or for an extra special festive evening.
Christmas at Green Park Brasserie & Bath Pizza Co.
Open throughout the festive period
At Green Park Brasserie and Bath Pizza Co. based in the distinctive setting of the former Green Park railway station, you will find an independent casual-dining restaurant serving local produce, award-winning pizzas and cocktails. Look out for their live jazz nights and Christmas party menu.
Green Park Brasserie – Visit Bath
NEW! Festive Menu from Bandook
A sumptuous new festive menu available until 24th December begins with small plates of Papdi Chaat, Kashmiri Chicken Tikka and Sarson Salmon Tikka all cooked to perfection in a clay oven. For the mains choose Turkey Leg Biryani or Lamb Shank Biryani. Complete the feast with Christmas Pudding with a Bandook twist or a Ginger Crème Brûlée.
Festive Celebrations at Bandook – Visit Bath
Christmas at Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
Looking for a festive celebration filled with good times, delicious food and top tier drinks? Grab your colleagues, friends and family and enjoy the perfect sports Christmas at Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen.
Christmas at Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – Visit Bath
Unwrap a festive menu at Ivy Bath Brasserie
Celebrate the Christmas season with The Ivy’s Bath Brasserie’s brand-new festive menus, paired with a selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Discover festive specials like the restaurant’s Goose, Turkey, and Duck Shepherd’s Pie, followed by the Ivy Snowman Dessert for the perfect sweet ending to your festivities.
The Ivy Bath Brasserie & Garden – Visit Bath
Stay a while
There really is no better place to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year than Bath, so why not stay overnight at one of the city’s hotels, guest houses or apartments.
Choose from 5* luxury at the Bath Priory Hotel and Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa to Roseate Villa Bath, Brooks Guest House and Broadstreet Townhouse where cosy, stylish rooms welcome you, and Bath Holiday Rentals or Dream Stays Bath offer spacious self-catering living.
Spend an evening after a long day shopping and exploring the city relaxing in the thermal waters of Thermae Bath Spa with views of the city’s twinkling lights from the roof-top pool.
