Ian Waller enjoys another great evening out at The Forum Bath with a visit from comedy royalty It is not many comedians who can persuade the King to introduce their show, but Harry Enfield clearly has unusual connections. As the lights went up at the Forum, King Charles himself appeared stage right to welcome the...
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Review – Don McCullin in Conversation with Mariella Frostrup at The Forum Bath
There are events you attend, and then there are evenings that stay with you long after you’ve left the room. Hearing Don McCullin speak at The Forum Bath last night was very much the latter. At 90, McCullin remains sharp, reflective and disarmingly honest. In conversation with Mariella Frostrup, he offered a rare insight into a...
Review – an excellent lunch created by students at Wiltshire College
Ian Waller enjoys a lunchtime treat prepared and served by students at Wiltshire College in Trowbridge Tucked inside Wiltshire College & University Centre is a hidden gem that offers something a little different for diners: a relaxed restaurant experience where the next generation of hospitality professionals are learning their craft. The White Horse Restaurant is run...
Review – The Tale of the Loneliest Whale at The Egg, Bath
Tom O’Dwyer and his family enjoy another excellent production at The Egg Hoglets Theatre’s The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a gentle, thoughtful production that places story and inclusivity at its heart. Performed by a single storyteller, Gemma, the 45-minute puppet play follows a whale who feels different from the others because he cannot...
Mother’s Day treat: Indian high tea at The Mint Room, Bath
If you’re looking for something a little different – but still utterly amazing – this Mother’s Day, then the Indian High Tea at the Mint Room could be just the thing. We’ve visited The Mint Room a couple of times before for family celebration meals and it is, quite simply, superb. Surely among the very...
The Sleep Show at The Egg Theatre, Bath – A Dreamy Exploration of Bedtime
Tom O’Dwyer and his family enjoy a wonderful exploration of the land of nod Every parent knows the nightly challenge: the resistance to teeth-brushing, the negotiations over “just one more story”, the seemingly endless journey from bath time to lights out. Bedtime is often the most fraught hour of the day – a chore for...
Bath Literature Festival 2026 welcomes Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell
Bath Literature Festival has announced that bestselling novelist Maggie O’Farrell will appear at this year’s festival to celebrate the release of her new novel, Land. The award-winning author will be in Bath for a special evening at The Forum on Monday 1 June at 7pm, in partnership with Waterstones. Maggie O’Farrell is best known for...
The January/February 2026 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s biggest magazine – is out today!
The new issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now – and it’s packed with ideas, inspiration and local stories for families just like yours. Delivered free to 22,000 families, The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is the only magazine distributed through every school – state and private, nursery, primary and secondary – in...
Wiltshire mum of five launches natural deodorant designed especially for teenage girls
Wiltshire mum of five launches natural deodorant designed especially for pre-teen and teenage girls When a Wiltshire mum picked her daughter up from school and was met with an awkward moment familiar to many parents of tweens, it sparked the idea for a business now helping families across the UK. Amanda, a paramedic and mum...
Review – family Christmas fun with Under The Frozen Moon at Pound Arts
Rachael Kenward and her family discover a frosty adventure worth braving the cold for Right then, parents – let me tell you about the loveliest little gem we discovered at Pound Arts this week. Under a Frozen Moon is one of those rare treats that had our entire brood spellbound, from our two-year-old right through...
It’s back ! Festive magic for Christmas 2026 already on the horizon in Bath
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into Bath City Centre – it’s back!!! Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed that the internationally acclaimed Bath Christmas Market will return from 26 November to 13 December 2026. The announcement comes as this year’s 25th anniversary market drew to a close, with...
Review – A Christmas Carol at the Theatre Royal Bath
Victoria Walters enjoys a one-man performance of a festive masterpiece Master storyteller, Guy Masterson, renowned for his distinctive brand of physical storytelling in one-man productions of classic stories such as Animal Farm and Under Milk Wood, makes a very welcome fifth annual Christmas visit to Bath’s Theatre Royal this week. He returns with his spellbinding,...
Winners announced in Wera Hobhouse MP’s Christmas card competition
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse has announced the winners of her annual Christmas card competition, after receiving a record number of entries from schoolchildren across the city. Launched in October, the competition invited local pupils to create artwork inspired by the theme A Bath Christmas. With more submissions than ever before, Wera said the standard this...
Christmas Lights at Stourhead: A magical new festive family favourite
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a wonderful visit to the stunning Christmas Lights at Stourhead in Wiltshire There’s a wonderful choice of Christmas lights for families across the Bath and Wiltshire region, with Longleat and Westonbirt among the most popular. And they’re great – we’ve been to both and loved them. But this year...
A family Sunday lunch at Flourish Farleigh Road: Bath mum reviews this standout roast
Bath mum Georgie Crawshaw heads to Flourish’s Farleigh Road site near Norton St Philip with her young son and a friend, discovering a crowd-pleasing Sunday roast, warm family-friendly service and plenty to keep little ones happy. Is there anything better than a slap-up Sunday roast and catching up with a friend you haven’t seen for...
Review – The Further Adventures of Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal Bath Panto
Ian Waller and his family enjoy traditional fun and silliness with Bath’s best panto The Theatre Royal Bath panto is back and we couldn’t be happier. For so many families across the region, this show marks the true start of Christmas, and even with my three now firmly in their teenage years, there was never...
Review – the Coast Trail range of children’s bikes from Marin
Georgina Crawshaw and her four-year-old son test out one of Marin’s kid specific Neighborhood bikes – the Coast Trail 20in 7. Photos by Andy Lloyd Talk about Christmas coming early! This little beauty is part of the Coast Trail range from award-winning manufacturer Marin. Maybe not a brand you’ve heard of, but don’t let that...
Review – Snow Mice at The Egg: Clever, cosy Christmas magic for little ones
Tom O’Dwyer and his young family enjoy a warm, witty and musically rich Christmas production The Egg has long been one of Bath’s most special spaces for children’s theatre, and Snow Mice is a perfect example of why. Having previously seen Snow Mouse in one of The Wgg’s smaller studio spaces with my three-year-old, I...
Review – The Santa Special at Avon Valley Railway
James Kenward and his family enjoy a magical start to the Christmas festive season at Avon Valley Railway The festive magic began from the moment my wife and I and our excited daughters arrived at Avon Valley Railway for the Santa Special. Friendly car park attendants helped us find a space and Christmas music drifted...
Review – A mum and daughter pamper session at Glow With Pippa
Susy Douch and her daughter enjoy some well earned pampering at Glow With Pippa in Bath With my daughter home from university – and after months of living in a very male-dominated household – the chance for some proper mum-and-daughter time felt long overdue. A pamper session at Glow with Pippa in Newbridge was exactly...
Review – Australian Pink Floyd at The Forum Bath
A sell-out crowd packed into The Forum Bath last night, made up largely of Floyd fans of a certain age – plenty of grey hair, rugby shirts and gilets – all ready to sink into an evening of pure nostalgia for one of the world’s most celebrated bands. From the opening bars, it was clear...