The people of B&NES are being asked to help shape the future of the multi-million-pound proposed Fashion Museum Bath, due to open in the old Post Office opposite Waitrose in 2030.
This summer, a series of drop-in events across the region will offer a first look at early-stage designs for the new museum and the reimagined public space around it.
Today l went along to what will be the proposed home of this iconic new facility to talk to Robert Campbell, the Head of Heritage Services and the man who must now take the lead in the search for funding.
Fashion Museum Bath and the Place Shaping and Regeneration teams will host a series of drop-in events across Bath & North East Somerset this summer.
These sessions are open, and everyone is welcome — no pre-registration required.
Come along, preview early-stage designs, and share your thoughts at one of the following locations: The Old Post Office*, 26 New Bond Street, Bath / 19 -22 June, midday – 6 pm * Please note that there are a couple of steps up to the Old Post Office – a staff member will be on hand at the entrance to welcome people and will be able to put out a ramp if required, and there is an internal lift inside the building.
Bath Central Library** / 27 June, 10 am – 4 pm ** This is a repeat of the Old Post Office event, in a fully accessible venue
Midsomer Norton Library / 5 July, 10 am – 4 pm
Keynsham Library / 10 July, 10 am – 4 pm
Midsomer Norton Summer Fayre / 12 July, noon – 5 pm
The Old Post Office*, 26 New Bond Street, Bath / 17 – 20 July, midday – 6 pm
Old Printworks Arts, Radstock / 29 & 30 July, 10 am – 4 pm
Online: For those unable to attend in person, information will also be available online.
Visit www.fashionmuseum.co.uk to explore the plans and complete the survey to have your say.
