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A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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Hospice announces Moments of Light: a world premiere immersive light installation by internationally renowned artist, Bruce Munro
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Dorothy House is honoured to announce Moments of Light, an extraordinary large‑scale three-month art installation created by internationally acclaimed light artist — and Dorothy House Ambassador — Bruce Munro.
The world premiere of this artwork will transform acres of the Hospice’s Winsley grounds from 1 October to 31 December 2026, marking the organisation’s 50th anniversary with a breathtaking immersive experience offering reflection, connection, and remembrance.
Building on the success of Bruce Munro’s transformative global light installations in Australia, Japan, USA, South Korea, many European cities, and his much‑loved permanent Firefly Woods installation at Dorothy House, Moments of Light
invites visitors to wander among thousands of illuminated forms, creating a constellation of light that will seem to breathe with the landscape.
Alongside the existing Firefly installation within the Hospice woodland, Moments of Light forms part of an evolving collaboration that uses creativity and nature to support people through grief, offering comfort and connection. By drawing on light in the dark, the installation speaks quietly of life continuing, even in moments of loss.
While tickets are free, visitors will be invited to make a suggested donation, with all proceeds helping the Hospice continue to provide free, specialist end of life care for people and their loved ones. Visitors will also have the opportunity to dedicate a light on a Firefly — a beautiful way to honour a loved one and become part of a growing constellation of remembrance.
1 October - 31 December 2026 | Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2LE
Tickets
Read about the story of Dorothy House here
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Recipes
Muffaletta
If you’re considering a Bank Holiday Monday picnic in the park, by the sea or simply in your own back garden, this epic, fully-loaded sarnie is the way forward.
The Muffaletta was invented in New Orleans in the early 1900s by Sicilian baker Salvatore Lupo, who wanted to create a traditional Sicilian lunch in portable format for construction workers who frequented his bakery. Little did he know that variations on his feast-to-go would eventually become one of the most popular sandwiches across both the USA and Europe.
Charcuterie, cheese, hard boiled eggs, prawns, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, tapenade, sweet piccalilli: you can freestyle your Muffaletta according to taste, but be sure to assemble it at least an hour ahead of serving to allow all the ingredients to get fully acquainted.
Read online
Discover more of Melissa's recipes on our website
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Object of desire...
The new TUDOR Royal Collection
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Refined versatility meets robust Swiss engineering: discover the new TUDOR Royal, featuring a Manufacture Calibre movement and available in stainless steel and yellow gold. Crafted for a life fully lived.
TUDOR Royal Steel, 36mm Automatic | £2,680
mallory-jewellers.com
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She Shares x Bramley: Summer Skin Ritual, 7 May
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A gorgeous
evening at Bramley exploring summer skin rituals, natural techniques and a
little well-deserved feel good factor.
Hosted in Bramley’s gorgeous
store, this special collaboration will explore how to naturally prepare your
face and body for the season ahead, from body brushing to gua sha, with expert
demonstration and insight into the science behind why these rituals work.
Expect practical tips, thoughtful conversation and the kind of advice that
feels both achievable and genuinely useful.
To make the evening even
better, food will be provided by the wonderful Root, with drinks to enjoy too.
Think of it as the perfect mix of beauty, wellbeing and good company.
7pm - 9pm | Bramley -
Shires Yard, 41 Milsom St, Bath BA1 1DN, UK
Purchase a ticket at sheshares.uk
bramleyproducts.co.uk
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Shopping Spree
Heading to Badminton Horse Trials? Or a fan of Rivals?
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All from Wadswick, 1 Pulteney Bridge, Bath
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From our Weddings Guide 2026
Thomas Fortin
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Everyone is looking to add personalized touches to their wedding to make their special day unique and Bath-based menswear company Thomas Fortin offers couples the chance to create their own printed bespoke wedding accessories. Perfect as groomsman gifts, these unique-to-you pieces will add something special to your wedding day! We can even print women’s silk scarves and twillies. Use the online store as a starting point for designs or create your own printed pattern from scratch. Thomas Fortin is a British company that pride themselves on quality products made and produced in England.
Discover personalised, hand finished accessories on the Thomas Fortin website
11 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BN
Web: thomasfortin.com; Email: info@thomasfortin.com
Explore our Weddings Guide 2026 online
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• THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! •
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The newest issue of Postcard From Bath is out now!
Produced by the team at The Bath Magazine – the Spring /Summer 26 edition of Postcard from Bath, our beautifully presented visitor guide to the city is out now!
Postcard contains the very best things to do and see in Bath, alongside editorial pieces on the city's fascinating history, architecture, culture, and so much more.
This luxury guide book is designed to elevate the visitor experience and can be found in over 1900 hotel rooms, B&Bs and other guest accommodation around the city, so be sure to keep an eye out!
A copy of Postcard from Bath is available for £15 – perfect as a souvenir of Bath and a long-lasting reminder of your visit.
We'll even mail out to any UK postal address at no extra cost.
Or, if you’re an Airbnb host or run a smaller guest property, you can purchase copies for your rooms – giving your guests a premium guidebook of the highest standard and source of information they can enjoy during their stay and enhancing the service you provide.
For more info or to purchase a copy, visit our website postcardmagazine.co.uk or contact us at info@postcardmagazine.co.uk
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The Local Project
The Local Project is a print, video and social media platform exploring the unique architecture, interiors, design of Australia, New Zealand and North America. Over 20 issues the print version has developed into a truly heavyweight offering and is currently slipcased together with two additional publications – The Commercial Project, which features projects and profiles across the retail, accommodation, hospitality, workplace and wellness sectors, and The Local Marketplace, a product guide highlighting makers, designers, artists and distributors across these regions. Issue 20 is a special edition celebrating the highlights from all volumes to date. The cover features Ronnoco Farm in Byron Bay (NSW, Australia), a home that epitomises ‘the distinctive blend of materiality, design ingenuity and connection to place’ the publishers have always aimed to showcase. If you don’t know the magazine, start with this issue.
£39.95 | magalleria.co.uk
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Chamomile Month at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
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This May savour chamomile through infused afternoon tea and restorative spa rituals inspired by its natural serenity, designed to soothe, restore, and renew the senses.
Throughout May, Lucknam Park hotel residents will be able to enjoy the celebration of Chamomile with the following:
A relaxing chamomile turndown service in your room
Learn more about chamomile and many more on a garden tour (pre-booking required)
For the little ones the May half term activities programme will
include a chamomile based workshop
Non-residents will also be able to enjoy:
Hints of Chamomile will be infusions in an afternoon tea selection
An exclusive chamomile spa treatment will be available for Spa Day bookings
An aromatic chamomile cocktail will be available in the Walled Garden Bar
lucknampark.co.uk | Lucknam Park, Emblem Collection, Colerne, Wiltshire, SN14 8AZ
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Visit Kilver Court & Gardens this Bank Holiday
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We have all come to know Kilver Court and Gardens as the home of Mulberry and TOAST, but a host of new tenants and a carefully considered re-mastering of the site, mean that there are now many more reasons to visit the iconic Shepton Mallet destination.
Once more under the ownership of the Showering family, whose ancestors first purchased the site in the 1950s, Kilver Court and Gardens is now home to new independent fashion and homewares retailers, a chef-run café, yoga, a pilates studio and a coworking space.
Explore the shopping options at Kilver Court on their website
Find out more about Kilver Court on our website
Kilver Court and Gardens, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5NF
kilvercourt.co.uk | @kilvercourt
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Modern ArtBuyer Pop-Up Gallery, 9-10 May
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Art gallery and consultancy
Modern ArtBuyer will be hosting their spring open house pop-up gallery over the
weekend of 9th – 10th May in Limpley Stoke. The gallery, run by Jessica
Lloyd-Smith, will show a fresh new selection of original paintings, prints and
ceramics, in a relaxed home setting helping visitors to appreciate how artworks
might transform their own space.Throughout the weekend, the team will be on
hand to offer advice around artwork selection, framing and hanging. Pop in and
browse the show over a coffee or a glass of bubbles.
Artists on show include Mark Stopforth, Miranda Carter, Plum
Neasmith, Anna Simmons, Dylan Lloyd and Chuck Elliott, among many more.
10am – 4.30pm | Sylvan Lodge, 1 Cliffe
Drive, Limpley Stoke
modernartbuyer.com
Image: Paul Minott, Pulse, Unique monoprint 1/1 on white paper with torn edges; Unframed. Framing options available; Print size: 76 x 56cm
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The Arts Society Bath: The Fairer Sex, Women in Ancient Egyptian Art Lecture, 11 May
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Lecturer Lucia Gahlin
Location Hybrid (in-person and online)
Ancient Egyptian society was male-dominated, with the pharaoh at the apex of the social pyramid; but some of the most stunning images in ancient Egyptian art are of women. It is fascinating to examine these representations to gain an understanding of ancient attitudes towards women of all social classes.
Non Members: £10 (£7 on Zoom) must book by email latest Friday 8 May
11.30am - 12.30pm | Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
theartssocietybath.com
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La Terra Wine Dinner: Poggiotondo, Tuscany with Angelica Antonini, 14 May
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The Antonini family and Poggiotondo
The story of Poggiotondo begins in 1968 with Carlo Antonini, teacher, passionate about agriculture and beekeeper, bought the properties historically belonged to the Conti Guidi, an ancient noble family who owned lands in Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, and has given the village its name, Cerreto Guidi in the Medioevo. The great passion of Carlo for viticulture was transmitted to his son Alberto, who together with his wife Alessandra, aims to valorise the territory into the respect of Tuscan wine growing tradition. Alberto and Alessandra live in the main house inside the Poggiotondo property, together with their three children, Angelica, Margherita and Carlo.
Arrival drink at 7.30pm | A four-course meal | £98 per person
Matching wine flight to accompany each course, has been carefully paired
laterra.co.uk | 2 John St, Bath BA1 2JL
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Foundation Day | Bath Rugby Foundation, 16 May
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Foundation Day is more than a match – it’s a celebration of community, impact, and ambition. It’s the foundation's biggest fundraising day of the season, bringing together Bath Rugby fans, local businesses, and supporters to help change young lives.
On this special day, celebrate the incredible work Bath Rugby Foundation does to support vulnerable children and young people across Bath and the surrounding areas. Every pound raised helps the foundation deliver programmes that build confidence, develop life skills, and create pathways to independence.
Bath Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls | Kick-Off: 3pm
Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bath, BA2 4DS
bathrugbyfoundation.com
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The Claridge Lecture – Professor
David Olusoga OBE, 1 June
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2026 marks
the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and
The American Museum are delighted to welcome back Professor David Olusoga OBE
as part of the American Museum & Gardens’ Claridge Lecture Series.
In this landmark anniversary
year, he will deliver a custom lecture exploring the history of the Revolution
on the anniversary of the Declaration.
This event forms part of the
Museum’s year-long America 250 programme, commemorating the anniversary by
exploring shared UK–US history and celebrating American arts, artistry and
culture.
7pm - 8pm | americanmuseum.org | The Guildhall, High St, Bath BA1 5AW
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Bath Rugby names side to take on
Union Bordeaux Bègles, 3 May
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Sunday afternoon will see Bath Rugby take to the field to face Union Bordeaux Bègles.
In a match-up between both last year’s Challenge Cup and Champions Cup winners, Bath will take on Bordeaux in the semi-final of Europe’s elite competition at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole.
Beginning Sunday’s proceedings, Beno Obano and Thomas du Toit pack down as this week’s starting props.
Tom Dunn will make history at hooker after pulling on the jersey for a 266th time, marking the most Bath Rugby appearances in the professional era.
Quinn Roux and Charlie Ewels will lock in in the second row.
On the flank, Josh Bayliss makes his 150th appearance in a Bath shirt, joined by Guy Pepper and Alfie Barbeary to complete the forwards set-up.
Ben Spencer captains and links up with Finn Russell to continue the half-back partnership.
In the midfield, Ollie Lawrence is named as inside centre, joined by Louie Hennessey at 13.
Out wide, Will Muir and Henry Arundell take the wings with Santi Carreras in the back field at 15.
Offering their impact, Kepueli Tuipulotu, Francois van Wyk and Vilikesa Sela are named on the bench.
They are joined by Ted Hill, Sam Underhill and Miles Reid, completing this week’s forwards selection.
Tom Carr-Smith and Tom de Glanville complete the 23-man squad.
The game kicks off at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday 3 May, 4pm local time (3pm BST), broadcast live on Premier Sports.
bathrugby.com
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An extended four bedroom detached
modern bungalow
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
£650,000
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Offered for sale by Camella Estate Agents
This extended four bedroom bungalow offers a beautifully flowing layout, designed to maximise light and space. One of the loveliest features of the property is the way natural light moves through the home, with internal glassless windows and some front-to-back aspects creating a bright, airy atmosphere throughout.
The living, dining, and kitchen areas are open-plan yet thoughtfully sectioned, allowing each space to retain its own identity while still enjoying the benefits of a large, connected layout. Three of the bedrooms are generously sized, with a fourth still offering ample space, ensuring everyone has their own comfortable retreat.
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A separate utility room provides excellent storage and practicality, and the single level design allows for lovely views from every room, as well as an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. The bungalow is ideal for everyday life and social occasions alike, whether enjoying BBQs or relaxing in the garden.
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Externally, a paved driveway provides convenient parking, while the flat, wrap around gardens are arranged into three characterful areas. A lawn offers a perfect space for children to play or a trampoline, and a patioed section provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining.
With its thoughtful design, versatile living spaces, and seamless connection to the garden, this bungalow offers a relaxed, convenient, and sociable lifestyle.
For more details, more images, a floorplan and to book a
viewing, visit rightmove.co.uk
camella.co.uk
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