Is the prospect of half term boredom giving you the creeps? Never fear! We've got a round up of the best spooky season half term activities to
keep you and your little ghouls busy... 

American Halloween Half Term at American Museum & Gardens

25 October – 2 November | 10am – 5pm | Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, BA2 7BD

Visit during October half term for a whole week of classic American Halloween fun including an interactive pumpkin trail and a Scarecrow Friends photo station. On Halloween day (31 October) the American Museum will also be hosting a big trick or treat event with candy stations and a dog costume competition.

 Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths 

Until 2 November | Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LZ

This October half term, The Roman Baths invites families to step into a web of myth and mystery with its brand-new Spooky Spider Hunt—a Halloween adventure inspired by the ancient tale of Minerva and Arachne. Young explorers can follow the spider-themed trail, find coloured spiders, and even come face to face with Minerva herself.

Explore Halloween with a twist at BRLSI! 

28 – 29 October | 10am – 4pm | 16-18 Queen Square, BA1 2HN

Academy of Imagination: Bones, Beasts and Broomsticks brings two days of free, hands-on fun for children from broomstick design to ghost stories and autumn leaf art. No booking required. It's fun and it's free!

Recipe

Spicy Roast Pumpkin Soup

Carving pumpkins in readiness for Halloween? Don’t let all that
fabulous pumpkin flesh go to waste!

This mildly spicy, silky soup is guaranteed to keep the spooky season hunger ghouls at bay. Try to keep your pumpkin chunks neat as you carve, though;
aim for evenly-sized chunks.

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Recipe

Recipe from Richard Bertinet: Pumpkin Pie

October marks an incredible milestone – 20 years of The Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School in Bath. To celebrate, Richard will be welcoming dear friends and great chefs such as Matt Tebbutt, Sat Bains, Jonny Bone, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, José Pizarro, Valentine Warner to a series of unforgettable classes –where
attendees can cook, learn and be inspired.

To mark the occasion there’s also a new anniversary edition of Richard’s much loved book Dough [available 2026] – so, what dish would be more fitting for October than Richard’s delicious recipe for Pumpkin Pie?

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Weekend Wines

Discover Les Mougeottes

Named for the iconic cast brass mailboxes that have graced the routes of France since the 19th Century, the Les Mougeottes range is produced from select vineyards across Languedoc-Rousillon – spanning from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees. Across this broad and fertile region, winemaker Xavier Roger and his team select the most appropriate vineyards and fruit to produce some truly superb wines.

Chardonnay Les Mougeottes | £11.10

Cabernet Sauvignon Les Mougeottes | £11.10

Pinot Noir Les Mougeottes | £11.10

Discover more brilliant wines at greatwine.co.uk

The Essence collection celebrates Fabergé’s love for surprise and wit. Crafted from 18ct gold, each piece is inspired by the iconic Imperial Eggs, but incorporates a modern take on the use of diamonds and coloured gemstones.

Essence Spiral Diamond Diamond Pendant and Chain, 18ct Rose Gold | £4,320

This Spiral Egg Pendant comes set in 18ct rose gold decorated with 36 round brilliant cut white diamonds and is presented on a 50cm chain.

Essence Spiral Pendant and Chain, 18ct White Gold | £3,360

The Spiral Egg Pendant is 18ct white gold and is presented on a 50cm chain.

Fabergé has also added a 0.01ct ruby on the bottom of the egg
- a 'hidden gem' to surprise and delight the wearer.

 mallory-jewellers.com

Tracey Boyd, award winning designer, illustrator and creative combines her distinctive pattern and colours, with the ease and fluidity of NRBY’s aesthetics.

This season's collaboration echoes the beauty of autumn’s twilight garden, where colour lingers as night falls.

Plus... NRBY are holding an official launch evening on 30 October at their store from 6-8pm. Head over for fizz and canapés and to browse the collection. 

nrbyclothing.com | 32 Milsom St, BA1 1DG

Embrace the joy of the season with L’Occitane en Provence’s enchanting 2025 Advent Calendars, adorned with whimsical illustrations by French artist Julie Serre. Inspired by the lights and warmth of a Provençal Christmas, each calendar brings the magic of the holidays into your home.

The Luxury Advent Calendar (£149) features the Maison’s most coveted beauty icons. A festive countdown never looked or felt so indulgent.

£149 | loccitane.com | 13 New Bond St, BA1 1BE

New Issue

Our November issue is out next week!

Our November issue covers such a broad range of topics that we’re pretty confident you’ll land on an article or news story that resonates with you.

A parent? A must-read is our article on smartphones and childhood. We speak with a local tech expert and a behavioural scientist to learn more about the dangers of unfettered access to these digital devices and the research being conducted to help inform future policy in the UK.

A running pro, or perhaps wanting to get started? You’ll want to check out our article on running, where we speak with local groups that offer free group runs for every pace, along with the much-needed encouragement and motivation that we need as we hit the winter months.

Love cooking? We’ve got a couple of features that we think you will love, including an mouthwatering recipe from national treasure Dame Mary Berry.

Passionate about skincare and beauty? We meet a luxury Bath-based brand to learn more about their clean beauty products and exclusive facial treatments that promise to offer you glowing skin in time for the festive season. We also share some of our top picks for beauty advent calendars.

None of the above whet your appetite? Fret not, because there’s so much more, including features on history, upcoming theatre productions, local interest stories, and our usual round-up of must-attend events.

So, as usual, keep an eye out as the mags will land in cafés, restaurants, shops, cultural venues and on doormats across the city next week.

In the meantime, catch up on our October issue here.

Theatre

Review: Death on the Nile at Theatre Royal Bath

"For those who don’t know the plot, a collection of well-heeled individuals gather in the British Museum to celebrate the return of a precious sarcophagus to the Egyptian government before taking to a luxury paddle steamer to escort said sarcophagus on its return journey down the Nile. But what with Hercule Poirot on the guest list and his fellow cruise companions being laden with all manner of complicated inter-personal wranglings, we know that we’re setting sail for troubled waters."

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Cinema

Transition Bath presents Green Screen:
Power Station (12A) + Discussion, 30 October

Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives.

Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single.

By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible.

6.30pm | The Little Theatre Cinema, St Michaels Place, BA1 1SF

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There is still time to grab last minute tickets to An Evening with F1's Susie Wolff, taking place tonight at Bath Pavillion. But there are more exciting events to discover as Bath Literature Festival wraps up: In conversation with Alan Davies and Joe Hill
in conversation with Joe Abercrombie. We've got all the info here. 

An Evening with F1's Susie Wolff
Former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport.

Tonight | 7.30pm | Bath Pavilion, BA2 4EU

In conversation with Alan Davies
White Male Stand Up is the sequel to Alan Davies’s best-selling memoir, Just Ignore Him. It tells the story of what happened next to the much loved comedian, writer and actor, best known as BBC’s Jonathan Creek and as a panellist on QI.

29 October | 7pm | Komedia, BA1 1EP

Joe Hill in conversation with Joe Abercrombie

Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of KING SORROW - a game changing horror with an unforgettable cast. Unmissable for fans of Stephen King, Jordan Peele, and Leigh Bardugo.

4 November | 7pm | Christ Church, BA1 2RH

Nora is a theatre actress, with a sister who she is not close to, and a famous film director father who has contributed very little to her life. Her mother’s death forces her into looking more closely at her relationship with father and sister, which is further complicated by her father wanting to cast her in his new film.

25 October | 12.15pm, 5.45pm | filmbath.org.uk

Explore the Bath Film Festival schedule online

Wells Cathedral is to host the Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025, marking the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – and members of the public are being urged to support what promises to be a unique event.

It is being organised by Somerset County Royal British Legion who say it is likely to be one of the last occasions where veterans who took part in the war might attend. Extracts from audio interviews conducted with some of those veterans will be
played during the evening.

It will feature performances by the Central Band of the Royal British Legion and the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir.

Other highlights will include parading the Somerset Book of Honour, the Act of Remembrance (with a poppy drop) and a multi themed programme, tracing Somerset’s wartime experiences, from mobilisation to liberty and legacy.

7pm - 9.30pm | Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green Wells BA5 2UE | eventbrite.co.uk

Bath Rotary’s spectacular traditional musical firework display will take place on the Rec in the heart of Bath on Saturday 1 November.

This hugely popular family event draws thousands to the Rec for an exciting display with accompanying banging music! Gates open 4.30pm and a variety of refreshments will be available before and after the display which will start at 6.00pm. All funds raised go to local charities.

Tickets are available from via rotary-bath.co.uk and Bath Box office. Limited early bird discounts available before 20th October.

4.30pm -7pm | Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, BA2 4DS

Lucis is joined by premier Dorset upper-voice choir, La Nova
Singers, lead by Michelle Nova.

The first half includes the work Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten and pieces from Eric Whitacre, James D’Angelo, Camille Saint-Saens, Freddy Naftel, Thomas Tallis and Edgar Bainton.

The second half includes pieces by Sarah Quartel, Ronald Binge, Jenny Marler, Ola Gjeilo and a world premier by Paige Halliwell.

6.30pm - 9.30pm | St Mary's Church, Darlington Street, Bathwick, BA2 4EB

bathboxoffice.org.uk

Meet the maker of Walgate Wine at the last big wine tasting of the year at Corkage.

They’re welcoming pioneering winemaker Ben Walgate for an evening of exceptional English wine. As the former driving force behind the Tillingham & Gusbourne portfolios, Ben has struck out on his own to make English wine using the best fruit available; wines which reflect soil, climate and the human craft poured into each one. You’ll try 6 wonderful wines, a combination of elegant, classically made sparkling and iconic still wines. Plus, there’s the option of 10% off dinner after if you fancy staying on.

Click here to book your spot

Corkage, 5 Chapel Row, BA1 1HN | 6 – 8pm | £45pp.

Today Bath’s freshest Taproom will be opened by Electric Bear
Brewing Co. in Shires Yard. 

Bringing good times and great beer to Bath’s newest dining and lifestyle destination, The Cub will be serving the independent craft brewery’s range of IPAs, sours and stouts, including its award-winning core range Werrrd!, Mixtape, Tondo and Unruly AF, which are all brewed on the edge of Bath.

To celebrate the launch of Electric Bear Brewing Co.’s first Taproom away from its brewery on Brassmill Lane in Bath, the first 100 visitors today (from 5pm), will be offered a free pint of Electric Bear beer, and a 10% discount will apply at the bar for
the duration of launch night.

14-15 Milsom Place, Bath BA1 1BZ | electricbearbrewing.com | @electricbearbrewing

Image (L-R): Libby Baggett, Operations and Marketing Manager, and Head Brewer, Ian Morris, from Electric Bear Brewing Co, at The Cub in Shires Yard

People are being encouraged to look out for ‘the van with a plan’ when it stops off at more than 50 locations over the coming weeks as part of a significant public consultation on growth plans, which could reshape Bath & North East Somerset over the next 20 years.

Locations varying from high streets, garden centres and Bath city centre locations to pub car parks, colleges and industrial estates are on the van’s route - all in a bid to raise awareness of the council’s consultation and to give everyone a chance to have their say.

The Local Plan Options consultation focuses on new housing, transport, business space, infrastructure and public spaces. It started on October 3 and runs until 14 November.

The Local Plan Options report responds to the government’s new housing targets and the growth agenda with detailed options that could shape better places and create more jobs for the future.

Having consulted last year on an earlier ambitious target of 14,000 new homes over twenty years the council has reset its Local Plan Options after the government doubled the target to 27,000 over eighteen years.

The Local Plan Options report outlines how places might change over the next 20 years to provide more of the right homes in the right places and enable economic growth. The report sets out how growth could be planned for, to create sustainable communities, protect the district’s unique character and address the climate and ecological emergency.

bathnesplaces.co.uk/localplan

The first ever Giving Day at King Edward’s School, Bath, which brought together pupils, staff, parents, Old Edwardians and supporters in a joyful celebration of the KES community’s spirit and generosity, has raised an extraordinary £126,287 to support the School’s means-tested Bursary Programme and two new
outdoor spaces for learning and wellbeing.

Giving Day saw the whole school community come together to take part in celebratory events, from a Danceathon at the Pre-Prep and talent shows, quizzes and carnival-style games at the Junior School, to an ‘It’s a Knockout’ race at the Senior School , where members of staff donned inflatable animal costumes to the delight of pupils. Across the whole school everyone endeavoured to run, hike or row 1,552 miles in honour of the School’s founding year (1552). Also proving hugely popular was the Headmaster’s Challenge, which saw him face 126 football penalties whilst in goal!

The School also saw its largest ever collection for Bath Foodbank, with well over the target of 1,552 items donated by the KES community.

The day ended with the Wroughton Lecture given by Old Edwardian, Natalie Hewit, who spoke about the making of her film, Endurance, which tells of the discovery of the wreck of Shackleton’s famous ship in Antarctica.

The £126,287 raised will go towards the School’s means-tested Bursary Programme and two outdoor projects that will see a new outdoor classroom for Pre-Prep and Junior pupils located near the Junior School and a wellbeing and social space installed outside the Senior School’s new Academic and Pastoral Building which is opening after half term.

kesbath.com

Johann van Graan has named his matchday 23 as Bath Rugby welcome Bristol Bears to The Rec on Saturday (25 October, kick-off 3.05pm) for Round 5 of the Gallagher PREM.

The match is Bath’s dedicated Remembrance fixture for 2025/26, with a number of activities taking place, including the laying of wreaths, a moment of silence before kick-off, and match shirts worn by Bath’s players featuring the Poppy emblem being auctioned following the game with all proceeds going to charity.

Bath’s front row sees hooker Tom Dunn, fresh from making his 250th appearance for the club last weekend at Leicester Tigers, lining up alongside props
Beno Obano and Thomas du Toit.

Quinn Roux and Ross Molony are partnered in the engine room in front of flankers Josh Bayliss and Guy Pepper, at six and seven respectively, and
Miles Reid wearing the No.8 shirt.

Captain Ben Spencer and Finn Russell will link up as the half-backs.

Cameron Redpath and Ollie Lawrence are paired at centre whilst Henry Arundell and Joe Cokanasiga will occupy the wing positions.

Santi Carreras completes van Graan’s starting 15 at fullback.

Hooker Kepueli Tuipulotu along with props Francois van Wyk and Will Stuart are the replacement front row. Ewan Richards, Sam Underhill, and Alfie Barbeary are
the other impact forwards.

Backs Tom Carr-Smith and Max Ojomoh complete a six-two split on the bench.

KO 3.05pm

Coverage:  X (written commentary), TNT Sport, BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset

bathrugby.com

Established in 2015, Future Building Solutions Bath Limited is a family-run business carrying out various projects from house build to small works, including loft conversions and extensions.

With a free quotation service Future Building Solutions are fully insured and registered with the Federation of Master Builders.

To give customers peace of mind, a contract is agreed between customer and builder – to make sure the work is carried out to a high standard and to building specifications. Contact Tom for any enquiries. References are available from previous and ongoing customers, in the local area.

Tel: 07595 775359
6 Victoria Terrace, Bath BA2 3QZ
Web: futurebuildingsolutions.co.uk

Explore more of our Homes, Interiors & GardensAutumn/Winter 2025 Guide

5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions | Guide Price: £850,000

Offered for sale by Cobb Farr Estate Agents

13 Bradford Road is a generously proportioned, family home offering light and efficient space set in a generous plot with fine views over the local playing fields and hills towards Westbury White Horse.

The approach to the property is via a generous driveway leading to the garage and front porch with hard standing for 5 vehicles.

Once inside, the welcoming hallway leads to all the major ground floor rooms as well as the cloakroom and staircase to the upper floors. The sitting room has a front aspect with a bay window and the dining room opens onto the rear garden as does the extended kitchen via the breakfast area.

Upstairs there are 5 double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room plus a utility drying room and a 5th (single) bedroom or study. The second floor allows for ample storage in the eaves and a large bedroom with Velux windows.

Externally there are mature and well stocked gardens to the rear of the house, a substantial patio area, vegetable garden raised borders, greenhouse, garden studio and side access to the garage / workshop.

To view more images, details and the floor plan, visit the Cobb Farr website