Bath Film Festival marks its 35th anniversary this October with a 10-day celebration of international cinema, running from 17 - 26 October and presenting more than 50 films, events and experiences across the city in a choice of historic and unexpected venues.

As well as classics of world cinema, bold documentaries, queer voices, F-rated retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As and immersive screenings, the festival’s birthday edition will also provide unrivalled chances to preview a selection of the most talked-about upcoming films before general release.

Highlights of the 2025 line-up include advance showings of: Die, My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson; Rental Family, with Brendan Fraser in an unexpected comic turn and from five times Oscar nominee Yorgos Lanthimos, his much-anticipated new film Bugonia, starring Emma Stone.

17 - 26 October

Tickets for the full line-up are on sale today and can be booked online at filmbath.org.uk, by phoning 01225 463362 or by visiting
Bath Box Office, The Forum, BA1 1AG.

Images: Film still- Rental Family (directed by Hikari), Sentimental Value with Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning (photo- Kasper Tuxen v2), Film still - Die My Love (©MUBI photo- Kimberly French), Film still- Bugonia, starring Emma Stone
(directed by Yorgos Lanthimos). 

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Weekend Wines

Award Winning Whites

Great Wine Co.'s comprehensive range is constantly picking up awards and prizes in international competitions. We picked some white wines which all have medals from the Decanter World Wine Awards. Enjoy!

1. Signature White Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc Susana Balbo | £25
2. Alliances Brut Champagne A. Robert | £39.50
3. Chenin Blanc '6Chen' Meinert | £43

Browse more award winning wines on the Great Wine Co. website

Join the Comptoir+Cuisine team for a special Alsace Wine Tasting evening.

Pablo Ruiz, manager of Comptoir+Cuisine, will guide you through a carefully curated selection of Alsatian wines. He will present five different wines from the region.

Pablo’s passion and dedication for French wines drove him to develop his wine knowledge and achieve an Advance Sommelier qualification. His wine list is carefully selected and includes exclusively unique French independent suppliers.

After the tasting the team are offering food at 20% off and also 20% off wines from Alsace. Don't miss out on this exclusive event. Limited places available!

£20pp | 5 George St, Bath BA1 2EJ | eventbrite.co.uk

In Fope's flexible jewellery, the link is made elastic by Flex’it, a patented system of tiny springs made of 18-carat gold. These masterpieces of jewellery and engineering are easy to wear every day, for a style that transcends fashion, space and time.

Our picks from the collection...

1. Eka Flex'It Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold | £2,490
2. Eka Flex'It Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold | £14,170
3. Essentials Flex'It Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold | £2,555

Discover more Fope pieces at mallory-jewellers.com

The holidays wouldn't be nearly as festive without Anthropologie's highly coveted, limited-edition Beauty Advent Calendar, featuring artwork by Nepthys Foster. 

Curated in the spirit of only-at-Anthro gifting, this year's edition features over £365 worth of premium treats and treasures, including favourites from Grown Alchemist, L'Occitane, Wonderskin, Malin + Goetz, Beauty Works & more! Best of all? No one will bat a (faux) eyelash if you treat yourself, too...

£98 | anthropologie.com

National Trust properties Bath Assembly Rooms and Prior Park Landscape Garden have teamed together to put on a special set of Jane Austen inspired events from 15 – 21 September to tie in with the Jane Austen Festival.

Visitors to the Jane Austen Festival can take in the views of Bath at Prior Park Landscape Garden with a special discount and any festival goer that arrives at Prior Park Landscape Garden between 15 – 21 September in Regency dress will be able to ‘Take a turn around’ the sweeping Georgian garden with a 15% discount on the normal admission price. 

For those wishing to act out a favourite scene from Austen’s books there will be scripts available to borrow with a map suggesting the perfect location in the garden.

nationaltrust.org.uk | Ralph Allen Drive, BA2 5AH

As is tradition, the Grand Regency Costumed Promenade will also be taking place this Saturday 13 September as part of the Jane Austen festival. 

To take part buy your wristband, put on your costume and join 2000 people dressed in Regency style starting at the Royal Crescent Lawn at 11am. You'll then stroll through our beautiful city for approximately 1 hour, ending up at Parade Gardens.

janeausten.co.uk | The Royal Crescent, BA1 2LX

The Combe Down Art Trail returns, celebrating local creativity across over 20 venues in this charming part of Bath. Over 40 artists will exhibit a vibrant mix of painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, jewellery, and more.

Venues range from private homes and studios to public spaces like the Peggy Dodd Centre, The Hub at Mulberry Park, Bath Jewish Burial Ground,
and the Museum of Bath Stone.

New this year is a curated “Snapshot of the Trail” exhibition at the Museum of Bath Stone, showcasing work from every artist—a perfect starting point. Local nurseries, schools, and toddler groups also add a joyful splash of young talent.

10am - 4pm | Combe Down | cdarttrail.com

Image: Kathy Pearce- Aberdyfi Evening Reflections

Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair (BCAF) returns Sunday 14 September with a newly curated exhibit of unique, quality art by Bath's best creatives.

Returning to its home in the historic Green Park Station, the fair showcases the talent of both established and up and coming artists, and is an opportunity for the artists and art-lovers alike to come together, share in Bath's creative community, and discover new pieces. Artistic mediums on show include paintings, sculptures, photos, and ceramics.

BCAF takes place on the second Sunday of every month; entry is free.

10am - 5pm | Green Park Rd, BA1 1JB | bcaf.co.uk

Three British artists, Patrick Hughes, Steve Thomas and Donald Smith create one dynamic exhibition where illusion, rhythm and colour meet in dialogue.

From Hughes’ playful illusions to Thomas’ rhythmic structures and Smith’s explorations of colour and form, this exhibition will highlight the contrasts that define their practices and the surprising connections which unite them.⁠

Sandra Higgins Art, Unit 11, 41 Milsom Street, BA1 1DN

sandrahiggins.art

Featured image: Web Bow by Patrick Hughes

Head to the Frampton Country fair to celebrate all that is great about the countryside and the people who work and live in it.

Held in 30 acres of beautiful parkland of Frampton Court Estate, this is one of the last truly traditional country fairs. With over 400 trade stands, three display rings and a traditional fun-fair there is so much to see and do.

Gates open at 9am | Frampton Court Estate, The Park, Frampton on Severn, GL2 7HS

framptoncountryfair.co.uk

Building on their highly successful 2025 Open Days, Bath Tennis Club are delighted to invite members, their families and the local Bath community to its Autumn Tennis Fest.

The Fest kicks off in the morning for members and their families. From noon, the event is open to all visitors to explore the club, meet members, and take part in fun, cardio energy and coaching-inspired tennis activities. There’s even a fun mixed doubles tournament (sign up is required (capacity 20 on a first come first served basis). And amazing raffle prizes donated by a growing number of community-minded local businesses and members.

For more information and to sign up for the Autumn Tennis Fest, visit: clubspark.lta.org.uk or contact Andrew Kettle on 07823 321993

12pm - 6pm | Bath Tennis Club, Park Lane, Weston, Avon BA1 2XQ

Hear about St Stephen’s illustrious past and its optimistic future with guided tours of this Grade II* Victorian Gothic Revival Church. 

Your guide will regale you with stories of the early challenges of this notable Bath church.

Free Guided Tours: 11.45am, 1pm , 2.15pm & 3.30pm
Home made refreshments available 

heritageopendays.org.uk

Join Marie and her team in Bath, when they welcome Chris from Wendy Wu Tours.

The award-winning touring specialist offers extraordinary tours to Japan, China, the Far East, Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Central Asia, South America and Europe. With a commitment to taking care of all details such as flights, visas, and meals.

Availability is limited, so reserve your space today by calling 01225 486 800 or email the team at bath@milesmorgantravel.co.uk

2.30pm | APEX hotel, James St W, BA1 2DA | milesmorgantravel.co.uk

Bath Literature Festival celebrates books and literature in a beautiful city. Check out these two (very exciting) upcoming events...

Natalie Cassidy in conversation with Gaby Roslin with her
memoir HAPPY DAYS, 3 October

As Natalie Cassidy begins a new chapter of her life, away from the world of Albert Square, her memoir, Happy Days, allows her to share her candid reflections on grief and loss, her personal journey with body confidence and image, and the experience of raising two strong daughters in a world that often judges those who are constantly in the spotlight.

7pm | The Guildhall, BA1 5AW

An Evening with F1's Susie Wolff, 24 October

Former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport. From the driver’s seat to the boardroom, she offers a rare, first-hand look at motorsport at its highest level. She reflects on the triumphs and setbacks of her career, her bold move into leadership, and how she’s balanced ambition, motherhood, and her
relationship with her husband Toto Wolff.

7.30pm | Bath Pavilion, BA2 4EU

bathfestivals.org.uk

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is looking for six public governors and two staff governors to help shape its services and plans for the future – and nominations are now open.

There are public governor vacancies across the City of Bath, North East Somerset, Mendip, North Wiltshire and South Wiltshire constituencies where current governors have come to the end of their terms.

A public governor helps to ensure that the Trust delivers services that meet the needs of patients, carers, staff and local stakeholders. Governors do this by creating stronger links with the communities that the RUH serves by reflecting patient
and public views and interests.

Nominations for both public governors and staff governors are now open and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 23 September.

You can complete a nomination form on RUH's election website.

ruh.nhs.uk

 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3 Receptions | Guide Price: £2,650,000

In 2011, the current owners acquired No. 1 with the original intention of restoring the existing property. However, it quickly became clear that a complete rebuild would better fulfil their vision. The result is a truly exceptional contemporary home of over 3000 sq ft—light-filled, energy-efficient and thoughtfully designed in collaboration with well-known Bath architects.

Stepping into the welcoming central hallway, you are immediately struck by the light and views. Three overhead rooflights and a large picture window provide stunning easterly vistas across Bath. Designed to take full advantage of its setting, the house features glass balustrades, Velux windows and expansive sliding doors that open up to breathtaking views of Solsbury Hill, Bathampton, and over to the surrounding hills.

There are three generous double bedrooms on this level, including the principal suite which boasts a fitted dressing area and a stylish bathroom with both a bath and a walk-in shower. A private balcony with a glass balustrade offers the finest views to the rear of the property. Two further identically sized bedrooms each enjoy their own en suite shower rooms. From the hallway, there is internal access to the garage and a highly practical dumb waiter-perfect for transporting shopping or laundry to the level below - and a cloaks cupboard.

On the middle floor lies an expansive open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, designed for modern living and entertaining with easy access via parallel sliding doors to a full width terrace. The kitchen is finished to a high specification, featuring Neff appliances including a micro/combi oven, electric oven, steam oven, warming drawer, and a built-in coffee station. A full-size fridge, separate freezer and
wine cooler provide ample storage.

A spacious utility room has further storage and is plumbed for washing machine and dryer with an exterior door to the side. A quiet study, ideal for home-working has a built-in filing cupboard and extensive shelving; an Internorm sliding door opens onto a secluded courtyard. A cloakroom/WC completes the accommodation on this floor.

A further bedroom and bathroom with a walk-through shower on this level adds convenience. This floor could be adapted to form a self-contained apartment, ideal for guests, relatives, or independent living.

The gardens to the rear of the property offer a peaceful retreat. Thoughtfully landscaped, they provide year-round colour and interest, with a gravel path winding around mature plants and trees. A patio seating area with waterfall feature provides the perfect spot to enjoy the evening sun, while the terrace on the middle level offers an additional vantage point to soak in the surroundings. To the front is a double garage with a remote-controlled up-and-over door and in and out driveway, allowing easy access and exit.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully executed home that perfectly balances luxury, comfort, sustainability, and spectacular views—truly a house built for the future.

For more pictures, details, and to see the floorplan, visit petergreatorex.co.uk