Bath Carnival, the city's free, community-run festival based in Sydney Gardens, returns bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, bringing an electric mix of music, performance, and family-friendly fun to the streets of Bath.

Key Timings and Information:

Party in the Park (Sydney Gardens): 10am - 10pm
Live Bands, DJs, Food and Drink, Licensed Bars, Walkabout Acts, Super Pirates Play Area & Community Village

Procession: 3pm - 5.30pm
Drumming bands, dancers, costumes giant puppets, soundsystems, eco-floats, schools and community groups

After Party (Komedia): 10.30pm - late
Bacana Funk takes over Komedia

Weather
The forecast is looking extremely hot and sunny for Saturday... with temperatures rising up to 31°! So, bring a reusable water bottle so you can refill and stay hydrated, lather on plenty of suncream, and cool down in the shade if it's all getting a bit much.

bathcarnival.co.uk

The Cookery Studio is a brand-new business offering bespoke cookery experiences in Milsom Place.

You’ll find a unique, welcoming and intimate space running a diverse range of hands-on cookery classes, workshops, and events with an approachable feel and focus on local suppliers and seasonal ingredients.

Unit 21-22 Milsom Place. Bath. BA1 1BZ

Find out more here

In 1893, Mikimoto's founder Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the world's first cultured pearls. Ever since then, Mikimoto has been seeking to harness the allure of pearls, translating hopes and dreams into pearl necklaces for over 130 years.

The quality of a pearl is determined by several criteria, including its size, shape, colour, and lustre. An important factor to look out for is the thickness of the nacre as this determines the pearl's lustre. Only the Akoya cultured pearls with the highest quality and lustre can be bestowed with the name “Mikimoto Pearl.”

Akoya cultured pearls are the speciality of Japan's pearl farms. Pearls from Akoya oysters are widely admired for their air of elegance and beautiful lustre and are the most popular pearl on the market. They are mostly sized from 3mm to 8mm, and
seldom larger than 9mm. 

Our favourite Akoya cultured pearl pieces ...

Mikimoto M Code Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings, 7mm, 18ct Gold | £1,750

Mikimoto Pearl Chain Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet, 5 - 6mm, 18ct Gold | £560

Mikimoto M Code Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace, 6.5 - 6.75mm, 18ct Gold | £5,200

Click here to discover more Mikimoto pieces on the Mallory website.

Sandcastles, sunny spells and scrumptious scoops of a childhood favourite.

The fragrance and lifestyle house celebrates summertime – with a distinctly British and delicious twist – and gift giving, for any reason or no reason at all. 

Top of the menu is Raspberry Ripple, a vivacious and enticing limited-edition fruity cologne. Sharp-scarlet juices of lush raspberries and redcurrants swirling through white musk to mind this nostalgic ice cream flavour. Enjoy it in two sizes.

Top: Redcurrant Accord | Heart: Raspberry Accord | Base: White Musk Accord

Raspberry Ripple Cologne 30ml £59 | Raspberry Ripple Cologne 100ml £128

jomalone.co.uk

Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair (BCAF) returns Sunday 13 July for its 40th edition 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

Explore mind, body and soul with expert teacher Bex Bridgford at Thermae Bath Spa's rooftop pool followed by a Thermae Welcome 2-hour spa session with use of
towel and robe.

Aquasana includes classic yoga postures combined with gentle tai chi and invigorating karate moves in the spa’s mineral-enriched waters. It works through flowing sequences that stretch and tone the body, increasing flexibility whilst relieving tension in an energetic and balanced full-body workout.

8am onwards | Thermae Bath Spa, Hot Bath Street BA1 1SJ | Tickets £50

eventbrite.co.uk/aquasana

The Amadeus Orchestra present a selection of exhilarating orchestral masterpieces.

They begin with Smyth’s exuberant overture from her 1904 opera, “The Wreckers” before moving to the virtuosity of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major and ending with Mahler’s iconic 5^th Symphony.

7pm | Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ

wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Perfume Making Half Day Workshops - 19 & 25 July

Small group sessions perfect for anyone who would like to try their hand at making their own personal fragrance. An informative and engaging workshop where you will learn how to design and blend a perfume. At the end of the session it will be presented in a stylish 50ml bottle with label & atomiser.
2pm - 4.45 pm | £120

Mini Perfume Making Workshop - 23 July
This mini workshop is a fun, hands-on session, ideal for beginners. Learn the basics of perfume blending, choose from a selection of perfume oils and create your own simple perfume. By lunchtime you will have a 10ml bottle of fragrance to take
home and enjoy!
11.15am - 12.30pm | £38

For further information, additional workshop options and to book, visit parterrefragrances.com

Parterre Perfumery, 14 Margaret’s Buildings, BA1 2LP

Make a date in your diary as this popular event returns to the Bowood House Estate on Saturday and Sunday August 9 - 10.

The Wiltshire Game & Country Fair is where the countryside comes to life with some fabulous arena entertainment and lots of country sports and pursuits to take part in. 

You might want to just meander around the show's various shopping aisles and marquees, looking at a wide range of country, craft & food retailers. Perhaps you'll finish it off with a refreshing drink or two in one of the food courts, or enjoy the live jazz and folk music. 

10am - 6pm | Bowood House, Nr Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ

livingcountryheritageshows.com

Somerset Cricket are set to take on the Kent Spitfires in the Vitality Blast at the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury tonight at 6.30pm. 

Somerset are currently top of the South Group with 36 points from 11 matches whilst Kent Spitfires are sixth with 22 points from the same number of fixtures.

Ahead of the match, Somerset Head Coach, Jason Kerr said: “Although we’ve qualified for the quarter finals it’s important that we keep winning. We’re playing well at the moment and we go to Canterbury full of confidence. We had a frustrating performance against them at home earlier in the tournament and we want to put that right."

You can keep up to date on the match using the Somerset Cricket Match Centre. 
In-play updates will also appear on X. 

somersetcountycc.co.uk

The RUH’s Art at the Heart team and Arcadis have been awarded a European Healthcare Design Award for the use of interior design, art and sculpture in
the Dyson Cancer Centre.

The prestigious award recognises projects that demonstrate exceptional skill in creating a compassionate healthcare environment, through the use of interior design and art.

Hetty Dupays, Art at the Heart Art Design Manager said: “It’s a huge honour to be awarded this accolade. The Dyson Cancer Centre provides care for people and their loved ones at a difficult time in their lives. Our aim was to bring ‘the outside in’ as we know what a difference a calm, welcoming space, focused on nature can make." 

Pictured: Hamish Mackie’s 'Swifts' sculpture, Mark Sands's 'Bee Eaters in Olive Trees', Natasha Clutterbuck's 'Forest Garden', Amy Shelton's 'Honeyscribe: Botanica #2'

ruh.nhs.uk ; ruhx.org.uk

Cambridge Satchel has brought its signature “Defiantly British” style to our city's iconic retail spot: New Bond Street.

“Cambridge Satchel’s devotion to craftsmanship and made-in-the-UK is reflected in our sixth UK retail location”, states Cambridge Satchel CEO Carine De Koenigswarter.
“We are thrilled to open in the historic city of Bath and this store is a key milestone in our strategic retail expansion both in the UK and internationally.”

Cambridge Satchel Bath features the entire range of women’s and men’s collections, including classic crossbody bags, satchels, handbags, tote bags, backpacks,
briefcases and trunks.

Check out the new store at 2 New Bond St, BA1 1BL

cambridgesatchel.com

Elevate your workday at Rengen House – a friendly, flexible space in the heart of Bath for co-working, meetings, and events.

Summer Saver! Unlimited access for July & August | £200+VAT per month | T&Cs apply

Get in touch for your free trial day at enquiries@rengenhouse.com

4 Argyle Street | BA1 6BJ | rengenhouse.com | 01225 562692

Apartment Preview Weekend | 19-20 July | 10am-5pm
Bath Press, Lower Bristol Road, BA2 3EJ

Award-winning housebuilder City & Country is hosting a preview of the forthcoming apartments which will form part of the exciting new development at the former Pitman Press site on Lower Bristol Road.

Once complete, Bath Press will offer a selection of craft-built apartments and townhouses, with the first one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three and four-bedroom town houses now available to purchase. The first phase will comprise 146 new homes designed to reflect the wider site’s industrial heritage, all set around
beautifully landscaped courtyards.

Bath Press was formerly home to the Pitman Press printing works led by Sir Isaac Pitman, the creator of the most used shorthand system, Pitman shorthand. The careful redevelopment of the site includes the preservation of part of the former print work’s Classical and Art Deco façade, and modern retail spaces will occupy the ground floor of the building facing Lower Bristol Road.

This new collection of new-build homes has been designed to a luxury specification to reflect Bath’s existing beautiful Georgian buildings. The elegant open plan layout ensures plenty of natural light, and versatile spaces for socialising. Crafted for effortless modern living, the kitchen and dining areas feature the classic shaker style units and stylish gold and natural stone worktops. Prices currently start from £925,000 for a four-bedroom townhouse at Bath Press.

Explore Bath Press on the City & Country YouTube Channel