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A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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Bath Restaurant Week to kick off with
the Waiters’ Race! 16 March
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Bath Restaurant Week is back for 2026 and will be starting with a bang on Monday 16 March with The Waiters’ Race!
This high-energy contest sees local waitstaff pacing through Bath’s historic Royal Crescent, trays in hand, balancing glasses and plates with skill, speed, and a dash of flair. Cheered on by lively crowds, the race is more than just a spectacle—it’s a celebration of the people who bring Bath’s hospitality scene to life every day.
This year’s Bath Restaurant Week teams are gearing up to speed walk, swap, and relay their way across the iconic Royal Crescent — all in the name of fun, friendly rivalry, and a brilliant cause. Every team is raising money for Hospitality Action, supporting the people who keep our hospitality industry thriving.
Once the race concludes, Bath Restaurant Week unfolds across the city, with cosy cafés to elegant eateries and buzzing bars, showcasing their best bites, sips, and specials. Diners can explore exclusive offerings via the Bath Restaurant Week website, where participating venues will list everything from tasting menus and signature cocktails to lunchtime deals and brand-new dishes.
11am | Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2L
Find out more at bathrestaurantweek.com
The images above are from 2025; credit: Suzy Slemens
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Recipes
Irish Stew
St Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday 17 March; what better time to indulge in one of the Emerald Isle’s most famous, flavoursome exports?
Making the stew the day before you plan to eat really does make a difference to the end result: the flavours develop, and any leftover fat that collects on the top can be skimmed off and discarded.
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Read more of Melissa's recipes online
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Food News
Don't miss The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa's
Winter Fixed Price Menu
Ending 31 March
Discover a winter dining experience where comforting classics and seasonal creativity come together beautifully.
Begin with starters such as smoked cod’s roe mousse with beetroot, Stokes Marsh Farm beef tartare, or a winter mushroom velouté with hazelnut and apple. Mains include Cornish fish of the day, Dingley Dell pork belly with carrot escabeche, or a vegetarian sweet potato, ricotta, and spinach cannelloni. Complete your meal with desserts like baked caramel tart, dark chocolate crémeux, or honey parfait.
Lunch: Two-course £35, Three-course £39
Dinner: Two-course £38, Three-course £45
royalcrescent.co.uk | The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS
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Objects of desire...
Fabergé's Lockets
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Shopping Spree
A Spring In Your Step
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HOFF City Dopamine Chocolate Brown Trainers, Oliver Bonas | £140
oliverbonas.com
Unit 5A St Lawrence St, Bath BA1 1AN
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Khaki Nubuck and Suede Trainers, COS | £95
cos.com
24-26 Union St, Bath BA1 1RS
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Bridge Morris - Blue Trainer,
Grace & Mabel | £180
graceandmabel.co.uk
3 George St, Bath BA1 2EH
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PUMA Speedcat OG Trainers, Anthropologie | £90
anthropologie.com
1-4 New Bond St, Bath BA1 1BE
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Fashion
Albaray x Anna Unwin Launch Capsule Collection
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Albaray celebrates its 5th Birthday with a unique collaboration
Albaray and interior stylist Anna Unwin unveil a new collaborative collection that translates the language of calm interiors into effortless, modern dressing.
Rooted in tactile neutrals, fluid silhouettes, and understated craftsmanship, the Albaray x Anna Unwin collection is an extension of serene living.
albaray.co.uk | 24 New Bond St, Bath BA1 1BA
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Beauty
Jo Malone London introduces Georgia May and Lizzy Jagger as Global Brand Ambassadors for English Pear
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• THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! •
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LOVE
LOVE magazine disappeared from the newsstands in 2020, not long after the departure of its creative force, Katie Grand. It became US-based and went digital before closing in 2024. If you know it, you’ll recall it was edgy, relatively inexpensive and physically enormous. It returned in print late last year as a Paris-based project with a new editorial team heralding its arrival with the usual, generic new era announcements (‘a new kind of platform’, ‘sparking new conversations’, ‘without borders’ etc. etc.) The second relaunched issue is out this week with a more journalistic approach and a distinctly European cultural axis that does manage to push beyond the usual places that fashion magazines like to graze. Definitely worth a look, even at almost three times the cover price of your old LOVE.
£28 | magalleria.co.uk
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Lawrences Auctioneers Free
Valuation Day, 20 March
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Get your free valuation from one of Lawrences' full team of specialists.
Can’t make it to the day? Lawrences offer home visits without charge or obligation. Expertise across the West Country.
10am - 2pm | The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
Contact the team to make an appointment or visit
lawrences.co.uk to request a valuation online
01373 822337 | matthew.lacey@lawrences.co.uk
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Upcoming at Curious Minds Festival
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Full event line-up available online
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Westonbirt’s best kept secret
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Spring has arrived at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. Nature is quietly revealing its best kept secrets as new life and beautiful colours emerge in the arboretum throughout the season!
Take a closer look as you explore new and exciting spring trails. Learn more about nature’s hidden ways as you admire flowers bloom, green leaves unfurling on the trees, and pause to witness a kaleidoscope of colourful flowers as you turn every corner. Visit Westonbirt this spring - where nature comes to life.
Plan your visit online
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Paragon 50 at Bath Abbey, 21 March
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An atmospheric promenade concert featuring 400 years of choral music and a world premiere.
In a flat opposite The Paragon a small group of friends began meeting up to sing. It was 1976. Fifty years on from that small beginning we are a thriving and successful chamber choir and we are gearing up to celebrate our birthday in style.
Join the Paragon Singers on Saturday March 21st when they shall be in Bath Abbey for a promenade concert featuring gems from their extensive repertoire. You will have the spine-tingling opportunity to follow the singers around the space as they sing from different corners of the abbey. Even more memorably you might choose to sit where you like and just absorb the experience from there.
The concert will last approximately 75 minutes without an interval and a programme with text and translations is included with your ticket.
You’re warmly welcomed to stay afterwards to enjoy a glass of something in the Abbey.
7.30pm - 8.45pm | Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT
bathboxoffice.org.uk
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Daffodil Month, American Museum & Gardens,
14 March - 19 April
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Enjoy a feel-good start to spring and experience the sensational beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom during March and April, with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the contemporary and historic gardens, and the grounds around the museum.
Take in the panoramic views over the Limpley Stoke valley and head into the wider parkland for a longer walk before having some treats in the American Garden Deli.
American Museums and Garden, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
americanmuseum.org
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The Bath Half returns! 15 March
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Bathonian runners are gearing up to hit the streets for the Bath
Half this Sunday 15 March.
The first runners are due to cross the start line at 10.30am. Spectators can find a spot anywhere along the route, which takes in Marlborough Lane, Upper Bristol Road, Newbridge Road and Lower Bristol Road, as well as the town centre via Corn Street and Riverside Parade.
The finish line is on Royal Avenue, not far from Royal Crescent.
There will be extensive road closures all around the city including Royal Victoria Park, Royal Avenue, most of the city centre, Newbridge Road and Upper and Lower Bristol Road.
Drivers are can check closures on Bath and North East Somerset Council's website.
Find out more and follow along at @bathhalf on Instagram
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Bath Publishing/ Cinto Books to take
part in the Bath Half
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Local cafe wins prestigious Farm Retail Association Award
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Congratulations to Newton Farm Café as they were awarded the prestigious Farm Café of the Year Award in this year’s Farm Retail Awards run by the Farm Retail Association (FRA).
Newton Farm Café serves freshly prepared, seasonal dishes in the heart of Newton St Loe, just outside Bath. Known for hearty breakfasts, indulgent cakes, and legendary Sunday roasts, the café celebrates produce from the family farm and local suppliers in a warm, countryside setting.
The Awards Dinner took place on Wednesday 11 March at the Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate and is one of the highlights in the FRA calendar, showcasing the fantastic work which goes on around the country to promote and support real, local food.
Visit Newton Farm Café at Newton St Loe, Bath BA2 9BT
newtonfarmfoods.co.uk
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New care home for Bath declared open
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Darcy Gardens, Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Bath, has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Bath, Councillor Ian Halsall, in front of invited guests from the local community.
Pictured here cutting the ribbon left to right are: Regional Director, Isabela Adruica, Commercial Director, Simon McCall, Councillor Ian Halsall, Managing Director, Angela Bradford and Senior General Manager, Agnieszka Musial.
At Barchester, everything revolves around the residents. From the person-centred care, to the dining experience and hospitality which is tailored to residents’ tastes and preferences, and the programme of life enrichment activities which offer choice that supports resident well-being across mind, body and soul.
Please call 01483 359340 to book an appointment.
Photography by Jo Shepherd | barchester.com
Oldfield Lane, Bath, BA2 3NR
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From our Homes, Interiors & Gardens Spring/Summer
2026 Guide
Chaunceys Timber Flooring
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Wood flooring brings timeless warmth and character to any home. Since 1988, family-run Chaunceys Timber Flooring has supplied and finished high-quality sustainable wood floors for homeowners, award-winning architects and renowned interior designers across the UK. With decades of craftsmanship and specialist knowledge, Chaunceys creates beautiful floors built to last.
Their collections span a wide variety of wood species, colours, finishes and styles – from rustic charm to sleek modern minimalism. Whether you’re renovating a period property or designing a contemporary space, Chaunceys offers expertly crafted flooring to complement every interior scheme, including fully bespoke options.
Unit 1 St Philips Trade Park, Albert Road, Bristol BS2 0YB
Tel: 0117 971 3131 Web: chauncey.co.uk
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A handsome, 4 bedroom, detached period property in Bradford on Avon
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5 Bedroom | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions | Guide Price: £1,150,000
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Offered for sale by Cobb Farr Estate Agents
St James’s House is a delightful, detached, period property retaining its original charm and character. The accommodation is arranged over 2 floors and briefly comprises: entrance hall, study/snug and handy cloakroom, dual aspect sitting room with large inglenook fireplace dated from 1632 and inset woodburning stove. A well appointed kitchen/dining room with a range of units, granite work surfaces, including a separate cooking area with Rayburn, built-in double oven, drawer-fridge and electric hob, complimented with limestone flooring throughout and opening onto the garden with wonderful views of the lawn, borders and church beyond.
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The first floor provides the principle character bedroom with the benefit of an ensuite bathroom, a further 3 bedrooms and family shower-room.
Externally, the Cotswold stone walled garden is idyllic, being predominantly laid to lawn with a paved seating area, mature trees, shrubs and planting, providing a special private space in the heart of the village with beautiful aspects of St. James’s bell-tower.
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To the front of the house, the gravelled driveway provides parking for 2/3 vehicles and leads to the garage (part of the detached stone building/barn) with double opening wooden doors accessing the double garage, offering windows and pedestrian doors to allow a light space and other access points. To the rear of the barn and accessed from the rear garden, is a stone staircase rising to versatile, ancillary living space including a bathroom, perfect for use as a Studio, 5th bedroom or home office. The overall building, subject to local consents, planning and investment etc. could make a fabulous separate independent cottage.
Cobb Farr highly recommend a viewing of this superb village
property, in such a sought after area.
To view more images, details and a floor plan, visit Cobb Farr Estate Agents
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