When a handful of humans stumble into the magical realm of the fairies, the stage is set for a night of comical confusion in the moonlit woods. Can true love – and a little bit of magic – conjure up a happy ending before sunrise?

Following last year’s acclaimed Romeo and Juliet, Antic Disposition returns to bring Shakespeare’s most magical comedy to life with a promenade performance in this awe-inspiring setting.

Wander beneath the Abbey’s soaring arches, reimagined as a shimmering forest canopy, and journey through its hidden corners as fairies scheme, lovers quarrel and mischief unfolds in an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Monday to Saturday 7.45pm - 9.45pm | Bath Abbey, Kingston Parade, BA1 1LT

Book tickets online

And... read our interview with the co-founders of Antic Disposition on our website 

Weekend Wines

New Arrivals

Great Wine Co. are constantly refreshing their range with new vintages and brand new wines. Here are their most recent additions from the wine-making world, featuring a Portuguese white grown over a metamorphic rock and a limited edition Piemontese sparkling wine with citrus and apple flavours.

1. Puiatti Pinot Grigio, Giovanni Puiatti £16.65
2. Alta Langa Limited Edtion, Fontanafredda £29.50
3. Puente de Salceda Verdejo, Vina Salceda £14.40
4. Solos de Xisto, Aveleda £21

Recipe

Bolo do Caco

Sweetly savoury, crispy-crusted and comfortingly fluffy within, Bolo do Caco - one of Madeira’s iconic bakes - elevates a simple soft cheese/olive selection to stellar heights, makes a wonderful alternative to pitta or flatbread to accompany a summery antipasti array… and even works well as an anchor for bacon and eggs.

Click here to read

Restaurant Reviews

Breakfast with a Kick: Bandook Breakfast Review

"People say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we were presented with a menu that takes this responsibility seriously. With glee, we spotted familiar British breakfast items mingling with the selection of Indian dishes: baked beans are reinvented as Masala Beans, and hash browns get a spicy makeover as Aloo Browns." 

Read the full review on our website

Bandook Restaurant, Milsom Place,
3-7 Milsom St, Bath BA1 1BZ. bandookkitchen.com

At the dawn of the new century, Chopard's iconic dancing diamonds gave birth to Happy Spirit, a collection of jewellery endowed with mesmerizing charm: talismans for the woman who wears them and a living tableau for those who observe them in action.

Little Diamonds Do Great Things.

Our picks of the Happy Spirit collection...

Happy Diamonds Happy Spirit Diamond Earrings, 18ct Rose and White Gold | £4,840

Happy Diamonds Happy Spirit Diamond Pendant and Chain,

18ct Rose and White Gold | £3,920

Happy Diamonds Happy Spirit Diamond Bangle

18ct Rose and White Gold | £4,880

Explore the collection at Mallory in person or online

Founded by Bath locals, Thomas Fortin Menswear celebrates classic style with high-quality accessories crafted in England and Italy. Inspired by early 20th-century elegance, their silk ties, scarves, pocket squares, and trouser-braces bring sartorial sophistication back to the modern wardrobe. 

While the full collection is available online, visitors can experience a selection of their luxurious pieces in person at the store on Walcot St. 

thomasfortin.com

11 Walcot St, BA1 5BN

Late afternoon at the old farmhouse. Bare feet on sun-warmed flagstones, as you set the table for celebration beneath the wide branches. Sprigs of late lavender, smooth olive wood bowls. By the door, the old fig tree is heavy with dark fruit, ripe to pluck, filling the air with sweetness that mingles with the salt-twang of the distant sea.

£12 - £38 | thewhitecompany.com

15 Northgate St, BA1 5AS

Visceral is a show presenting the work of figurative painter Mima Adams. Put together over the past three years, the show examines a range of subjects from realistic landscapes to fiercely personal portraiture.

She explores both natural and urban scenery from the perspective of a young person in an increasingly desolate political and economic climate. This transition to adulthood has never been more confusing – at once static and dizzying, mundane yet oversaturated. This raw narrative is representational of emotional journeys rooted in vulnerability. These contradictions within infatuation for the world’s beauty
echoes the work of the Romantics.

@mimazpainting

12pm - 5pm | 44AD Artspace, 4 Abbey Street, BA1 1NN | 44ad.net

Preview Evening; 11 August, 6pm – 8.30pm

Join photographer Benedict Brain at Sandra Higgins Art gallery for a three-hour creative workshop exploring mindful seeing and the art of noticing using either an iPhone or a ‘fancy’ camera.

Benedict Brain is a Bath-based photographer, award-winning journalist and author. 

Book now:
sandra@sandrahiggins.com / ben@brainsfotoguides.com

10am –1pm | Price £30 per person including refreshments | Max 12 participants

Sandra Higgins Art, Unit 11 (upstairs) Milsom Place, 41 Milsom Street, BA1 1DN

sandrahiggins.art

The Holburne and Art Fund are inviting children to be their expressive, energetic selves during special ‘shush-free’ hours this summer. 

 Create your own dinosaur character at the free Dinosaur Party Workshop through playful art making. This workshop is aimed at early years artists, aged 3+.

10.30am-12.30pm | Holburne Museum, BA2 4DB | holburne.org

Soak up the sounds of live jazz as world-renowned saxophonist Iain Ballamy and his Crescent Jazz Trio perform fortnightly on Wednesday evenings on the
heated terrace at Montagu’s Mews.

A £20 ticket reserves your table for the evening and is fully redeemable against dishes from the Casual Dining Menu. Prefer to keep things spontaneous? You're very welcome to simply join in on the night — no booking required.

From 7pm | 16 Royal Crescent, BA1 2LS | royalcrescent.co.uk

Including the anthropological collection of Nicolas Kinloch

Viewing Dates:
 12, 13, 14 August: 10am - 4pm

9.30am | Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1PU

01373 462257 | enquiries@doreandrees.com | doreandrees.com

Low on energy, off track or ready for a fresh start?

Let the team at Combe Grove help you reconnect with how good your body can feel. The Health Reset Day is your starting point to prioritise wellness and rebalance your body. It provides valuable insights into your current state of health with an Accuniq body composition analysis, along with HbA1c and lipids blood test, simple tools to implement at home and personalised strategies to help you make meaningful changes, all within the calm and restorative surroundings of the Combe Grove estate in Bath.

Upcoming dates: 22 August, 8 September, 10 October

8am - 6.45pm | Combe Grove, Brassknocker Hill, BA2 7HS

To see the programme for the rest of the year, visit combegrove.com

Gainsborough Bath Spa's fourth ‘Phenomenal Women’ guest speaker for 2025 is Baroness Thangam Debbonaire.

Baroness Thangam Debbonaire is a Labour member of the House of Lords as well as a strategic advisor to arts and culture organisations and to the private sector.

5.45pm - 7.30pm | Tickets are £15 and include prosecco and canapés

eventbrite.co.uk

Independent tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co. has arrived in Bath
with a tea-licious bang.

Bird & Blend Tea Co. offers Bath residents and visitors a magical experience, full of fun and flavour. Customers can discover award-winning tea and matcha, including imaginative blends like Chocolate Digestives, Strawberry Lemonade and Gingerbread Chai as well as firm favourites such as Builders Breakfast Brew and Earl Grey Crème. 

Exclusive to Bath and its sister store, Bristol, Bird & Blend have also developed a brand new tea called 'West Country Pear Cider', a crisp and refreshing fruit tea,
perfect for cold-brewing.

The Bird & Blend Bath store is at 5 Burton Street, BA1 1BN.

birdandblendtea.com

Supporters of the Blue, Black and White are invited to The Rec for the club’s season launch on Monday 25 August.

Bath Rugby is hosting this free to attend opportunity as excitement builds ahead of rugby’s return and the start of the 2025/26 season.

The event, with gates opening at 1pm, will offer all those in attendance the chance to watch the squad take part in a special open training session.

Supporters will hear directly from members of the coaching staff and players as they reflect on their historic treble-winning campaign in 2024/25 and look ahead to what promises to be another exciting season.

Away from the pitch on the outfield, there will be a variety of fun activities to keep younger fans, families and everyone else entertained, including rugby skill challenges, face painting, photo opportunities with Max the Mascot, a player signing session, live music, and food and drink for purchase.

Tickets for the special season launch event will be free for anyone who has pre-registered to confirm their attendance on the day.

Book tickets here

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 1 Reception | Guide Price: £625,000

Offered for sale by Wentworth Estate Agents in Bath

A bright and spacious two double bedroom split-level apartment, forming part of a stunning Grade I Listed building on elegant Cavendish Place. This beautifully presented home is arranged over the raised ground and mezzanine levels, with its own private entrance and a share of the Freehold.

The generous hallway offers excellent storage with four built-in cupboards, and leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms—each with charming period features and lovely views. Bedroom One benefits from double sash windows overlooking the Approach Golf Course, while Bedroom Two enjoys a peaceful outlook over the communal gardens. A smart bathroom and separate cloakroom complete this level.

Upstairs, the impressive living room is flooded with natural light and features a striking fireplace and panoramic views across the green. Opposite, the sunny kitchen overlooks the well-kept communal gardens and includes country-style units, space for dining, and a useful larder/utility room.

To the rear, the delightful terraced gardens are for the exclusive use of residents—ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Positioned close to local shops and bus routes, the apartment is just a short stroll from Bath city centre with its vibrant mix of amenities, culture and history. Bath Spa station offers direct rail links to London and Bristol, and excellent schools are nearby.

To view more images, details and the floor plan
click here to visit the Wentworth website

This week the MC team are enjoying Deliveroo's latest campaign to get
Brits tossing salads. 

The video shows Dyer giving a masterclass in how to become the ultimate tosser, rallying the nation's side shunners to get tossing proper fresh ingredients... it made us chuckle.

See you next week!