The new Schroder Gallery, on the lower ground floor of the Holburne Museum, opens to the public on 10 September and takes inspiration from the
great treasury displays of the past. 

The gallery will present one of the finest private collections of Renaissance silverware, paintings, bronzes, maiolica and gems from the Schroder family collection.

The display of over 100 pieces of silver will include masterpieces such as The Schwarzenberg Nef (a large silver ship); a rare Mechanical Celestial Globe, and The Aldobrandini Tazza (one of a set of 12 dishes once described as ‘one of the most spectacular groups of 16th century silver’).

The display will also include a number of works in bronze, masterpieces of 16th century Italian maiolica, and important paintings from the first half of the 16th century, including works by artists such as Lucas Cranach the Elder and Hans Holbein the Elder.

Entrance to the gallery will be included in General Admission tickets – whilst Friends of The Holburne Museum members will go free.

The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4DB | holburne.org

Image: View of the new gallery featuring the Schwarzenberg Nef. Photography by Jo Hounsome

Recipe

Courgette Tart

Courgettes: they ain’t over ‘til they’re over - and they’re definitely not over yet! Put a couple to good use in this lively tart.

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Weekend Wines

Wines of The Cape

South Africa is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, love of a good Braai, and a rather good rugby team. But, beyond the scenery, food, and sport, the country is also home to over 86,000 hectares of vineyards and a proud tradition of winemaking. Throughout September, The Great Wine Company will have up to 25% off all South African wines, offering you the chance to taste some fantastic wines from the plethora of world-class producers that are in their portfolio.

Our favourites...

1. Renegade Shiraz-Grenache, Ken Forrester Wines | £16.65
2. Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc, Sutherland | £12.75
3. The Reserve White, Morgenster | £32

Browse more wonderful wines from South Africa (and beyond)
on the Great Wine Co. website

The Forchir Estate is in its fourth generation and is one of the finest wineries in Fruili.

The current winemaker, Gianfranco Bianchini, takes a lot of pride in his native region and treats land with the respect it deserves. Bianchini seeks to make every wine, "an expression of that unique interaction between land, microclimate and vine, which leaves no doubt as to where it comes from: Friuli." They have just completed a stunning, state-of-the-art winery that is completely carbon neutral; geothermal boilers and photovoltaic installations provide enough energy to make the Forchir winery self-sufficient

Four-course meal
Arrival drink at 7.30pm, £89 per person
To book, email vito@vsvino.co.uk or call 01225 482070
La Terra, 2 John St, Bath BA1 2J; laterra.co.uk

A Jane Austen inspired menu will be available at Bath Pizza Co from 10 - 24 September to celebrate the iconic author's 250th birthday. Visitors in period costume will receive a glass of fizz on the house.

The menu showcases Regency inspired Pizzas: Pride & Pepperoni, Darcy’s Delight and Sense & Salami, alongside Love & Friendship Fries. All of which can be enjoyed alongside a Jane & Tonic (alcohol free version available).

bathpizzaco.com/jane | Bath Pizza Co, Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB

The ultimate versatile tool watch, the 40mm TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph brings together lightweight titanium and a striking ice-blue sunray brushed dial for a look that’s as rugged as it is refined. 

Polar blue accents reminiscent of the Northern Lights add a crisp, luminous edge, while Solargraph technology keeps it charged and ready for any journey, wherever the light takes you.⁣ This timepiece is ready for anything.

£3,000

mallory-jewellers.com

A great wardrobe is built on storytelling pieces that spark nostalgia and joy with every wear. This season, Jigsaw turn the spotlight inward, celebrating the artistry of their in-house atelier. From concept to craft, each garment is a tribute to the hands and hearts that bring it to life.

Fine Merino Raglan T-shirt in Green | £89

Ines Kick Flare Jean in Indigo | £99

Wool Silk Pashmina in Pink | £60

Round Link Chain Necklace in Silver | £100

jigsaw.com

As Autumn arrives, Albaray’s new collection offers a considered edit defined by opulent tones, bold shapes, and key pieces designed to layer and last. 

Exclusive offer for The Bath Magazine readers:

Take a copy of The Bath Magazine into the Albaray store (Bath)
and receive 20% off your purchase.

Offer is only available in the Bath store and for a limited time
only (finishes 30 September).

Offer redeemable on 1 piece only
No cash alternative to be offered. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
Please refer to the Albaray website for additional T&C’s

albaray.co.uk | 24 New Bond St, BA1 1BA

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For its new limited edition, the iconic Les 4 Ombres palette is reimagined with the emblematic symbols of the House. Bold pops of colour become a signature, adorning the eyes with a jewel-like radiance.

At Chanel, colour is emotion. Since 1982, LES 4 OMBRES has
set the benchmark. Four rounded eyeshadows nestled in a sleek, lacquered black case with curved lines and the iconic double C. This coveted square of desire delivers a concentrated dose of elegance.

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This hand-poured coconut and soy wax candle has a natural cotton wick and is infused with a balancing blend of the finest organic essential oils.

The subtle sweetness of relaxing rose and fresh, green notes of geranium are layered with soothing Lavender and the warm, earthy tones of helichrysum. 

thirns.co.uk | £30

Award-winning actor Douglas Hodge joins stage and screen stars Mathew Horne, Selina Cadell and Clive Francis for the new Ustinov Studio production of Samuel Beckett's legendary dark comedy, ENDGAME.

One of the most important plays of the 20th-century, by a writer who is widely regarded to have changed theatre forever, Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME is a
masterpiece of macabre comedy.

All rehearsal pictures © Simon Annand

1 Saw Cl, BA1 1EY | theatreroyal.org.uk

A collaborative exhibition of works by Laura Bridges, Mary Caron-Courtney, and Julia McDonald, The Indigo Creatives. These artists have a shared passion for exploring creativity through surface texture, pattern, mark-making, and the interplay of colour across different materials and techniques. In this exhibition, the thread that weaves their individual practices together is the colour Blue.

Each artist is drawn to blue for different reasons, whether it’s the deep Prussian tones of a cyanotype or the serene azure of an ocean horizon.

@indigo_creatives

Noonans’ specialists offer free auction valuations with the opportunity to consign to their Mayfair auctions.

For an appointment, call 02070161700 or email jewellery@noonans.co.uk

11am - 3pm | Lansdown Grove Hotel, Lansdown Road, BA1 5EL

noonans.co.uk

Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham this Autumn, following acclaimed, sell-out runs in London and New York.

Join Pride and Prejudice’s most roguish gentleman, George Wickham, on the eve of his sixtieth birthday, to lift the sheets on what exactly happened thirty years on from where we left him… and discover his own version of some very famous literary events.

Shows at 1pm and 5.30pm | Ticket Price: £32 | bathboxoffice.org.uk

Read our interview with Adrian Lukis here

If you'd like to reconnect with your pelvis in a way that feels more like coming home to your body and less like adding tension to your body - this is made for you.

A nervous system friendly approach that's perfect for postpartum or in perimenopause and recognises you as a whole person, living in the stressed out modern world. If you've lost the playful part of your relationship to your core, perhaps through years of deskwork, back pain, prolapse or leaks - you are not alone. And that part of you has not gone.

This day is a retreat, time to step away from the everyday and give yourself time to come back to yourself. To pause, to dance, to play and to learn more about your body in a way
that connects to real life.

10am - 5pm | The Dojo, Old Orchard, Walcot St, BA1 5AX | emiliejoyrowell.com

Book onto a photography workshop at Lacock this autumn, where photographic discoveries were being made by Henry and Constance Talbot in the 1830s. 

From eco-photography in the Botanic Garden, to calotype and photogenic drawings in Lacock's darkroom, explore creative and historic photographic processes at the home of photography. Choose from two half day workshops with the Sustainable Darkroom on 30 September, and a full day workshop on 1 October using historic photographic processes with artist Jo Gane and calotypist Rob Douglas.

Chemigrams with plant-based photo chemistry with the Sustainable Darkroom
30 September 10am - 12.30pm 

Chromotography Workshop with the Sustainable Darkroom
30 September 1.30pm - 4pm

Historic Photographic Processes: one day workshop
1 October 10am - 5pm

Lacock Abbey High Street Lacock, near Chippenham, SN15 2LG | nationaltrust.org.uk

Bath Rugby v Glasgow Warriors. 6 September - KO 3pm. The Rec

Johann van Graan has named his Bath Rugby squad to play Glasgow Warriors at The Rec on Saturday, kick-off 15:00, as they begin their 2025/26 pre-season schedule.

Van Graan has selected a team which blends both youth and experience with two new additions set to get their first runouts in the famous colours of the Blue, Black and White.
Ewan Richards captains the side from the back row, alongside fellow flanker Thompson Cowan and Arthur Green at Number 8. The front row features hooker Jasper Spandler in between props Scott Kirk and Kieran Verden, who penned a new contract with Bath over the summer. Locks Will Jeanes and Harvey Cuckson make up the engine room to complete the pack. Scrum-half Bernard van der Linde, who joined Bath from South African side Vodacom Bulls at the start of the 2025/26 season, starts alongside fly-half Ciaran Donoghue. In the centre, Will Butt wears number 12 with Chris Harris, another new addition to the Bath squad for this season, joining him at 13. The wing positions will be occupied by Charlie Griffin coming into the side at 11 with Austin Emens operating on the opposite channel. Sam Winters, who put pen to paper on a Senior Academy contract with Bath over the summer, will complete the starting XV at full back.

A number of replacements have been named for this fixture, providing the opportunity for a host of players across the squad to gain valuable minutes in this first warm-up game of 2025/26.

For the full team starting line up and replacements and to book tickets, click here to visit the Bath Rugby website

Take on one of the UK’s most iconic road races and make every mile count for dolphins and whales!

Whether you're a seasoned runner or tackling your first half marathon, the Bath Half Marathon is perfect for all abilities. Set in the stunning Georgian city of Bath, this fast, flat, 2-lap, traffic-free course winds through beautiful historic streets—
making it one of the most scenic city races in the country.

Passionate about protecting marine life?
Join Marine Connection at the 2026 Bath Half and run to
support marine wildlife conservation.

There are a limited number of charity places available, so don’t miss your chance to get involved!

Contact: liz@marineconnection.org
Secure your place. Support a cause that matters.

Houseboat | Guide Price: £125,000

Originally designed as an up market restaurant boat located at Hampton Court on the River Thames, Lady ‘M’ has recently been cruising the waters around Bath as a hospitality / live aboard wide beam barge offered exclusively to guests of the award winning Lady Margaret’s Holiday home in central bath.

Perfect for entertaining friends or exploring the delights of the local river and canal, Lady ‘M’ has recently undergone extensive renovations and is now offered for sale as either an exclusive hospitality business, or a stylish live aboard –
or as the current users have done, both!

As Alex Timms the owner of the beautiful wide beam explains: “My wife and I have been offering stylish trips to our holiday guests in much the same way that the Royal Crescent Hotel offered trips aboard their gentlemen’s river launch the Lady Sophina before the turn of the century - although Lady ‘M’ has never been offered to
members of the general public."

He continues, "in between cruises my wife Kate and I have been enjoying the delights of living aboard in such a beautiful space and have travelled as far west as Bristol where we have a choice of mooring opposite the ss Great Britain or next to the Arnolfini – or back up to the Thames and the delights of places like Henley, Oxford and the best of Wiltshire and the Cotswolds via the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Satisfaction levels amongst our holiday let guests have been at an all time high and our holiday let currently has the best ratings on the whole of Booking.com, with an unprecedented 10 out of 10 across every criteria for the last year – the best not just in Bath nor the UK but worldwide. Passengers are over-awed with the experience of sitting in the front area with our local scenery gliding by – or simply moored up next to a heron with a kingfisher flying past.

Living aboard Lady ‘M’ has been a joy – especially immersed in nature whilst drifiting serenely along both river and canal. She is available for continuous cruising and as well as the recent renovations has recently had her hull blacked and her engine serviced.”

Barge living is seen as an increasingly good value alternative to bricks and mortar. The asking price for Lady ‘M’ is £125,000 – which is less than half the price of a local flat and the only fixed costs are a continuous cruising licence via the Canal & River Trust plus our annual insurance which combined work out at total of less than £2,000 per annum. Although ideal for a couple or a single person Lady ‘M’ can sleep up to 4 in two berths and can be viewed on the boating website by googiing Lady ‘M’ Inspection launch at narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk