Review – Harry Enfield and No Chums at The Forum Bath
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Review – The Santa Special at Avon Valley Railway
James Kenward and his family enjoy a magical start to the Christmas festive season at...
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...
Review – Australian Pink Floyd at The Forum Bath
A sell-out crowd packed into The Forum Bath last night, made up largely of Floyd...
Sauna escape in the Wiltshire countryside at the Black Swan Sauna
Ellen Couzens enjoys some countryside wellbeing that could also make a perfect Christmas gift… My...
Review – a four year olds first lessons with Mighty Splash Swim School
Bath mum Georgie Crawshaw takes the plunge with her four-year-old as they dive into their...
Snow Mice! brings a magical new winter adventure to The Egg Theatre
A much-loved Bath favourite is returning this winter in a brand-new production – Snow Mice!,...
Review – An Evening With The Fast Show at The Forum Bath
Blimey – it’s been 30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our screens,...
Review: A midweek family meal at The Marlborough Tavern, Bath
It all started on a wet evening when I’d called in to The Marlborough Tavern...
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird at Theatre Royal Bath
Victoria Walters reviews an impressive adaptation of Harper Lee’s prize winning novel “Our darkest days...
Festive cheer returns as Avebury Manor reopens for Christmas
Christmas is set to sparkle once again at Avebury this winter, as the National Trust...
Kingswood School celebrates a year of service, partnership and community
Kingswood School has released its 2024/25 Social Impact Report, marking a year of remarkable community...
Review: a warm and welcoming Sunday Lunch at The Old Crown, Weston
Ian Waller and his family enjoy what could be one of the best Sunday lunches...
Review – An evening with Clive Deamer from Portishead at Roseberry Road Studios, Bath
Tucked away just off the Lower Bristol Road, Roseberry Road Studios is one of Bath’s...
Review: The Armed Man, Fulltone Orchestra at Bath Abbey
Rob Bridges experiences a moving performance of The Armed Man at Bath Abbey At a...
Family shows and festive fun coming to The Forum in the run-up to Christmas!
Families across Bath can look forward to an incredible line-up at The Forum this season,...
Review: An Evening of Francis Rossi – Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of classic rock with one of the elder statesmen of...
Review: Kismet by Rambert at the Theatre Royal Bath
Sarah Mattews enjoys a modern ballet double bill at the Theatre Royal Bath I’ll admit,...
Family festive fun as the Snowman returns to The Forum with Bath Philharmonia
Families are invited to experience the magic of Christmas as The Snowman returns to the...
Review: The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at The Sands, The Forum, Bath
What a great night of fun, nostalgia and great songs with Rat Pack Swingin’ At...
Review – Greg Davis: Full Fat Legend at The Forum Bath
Greg Davies brought his latest stand-up show, Full Fat Legend, to The Forum Bath for...
Review – an evening with Jimmy Anderson at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of cricket anecdotes with England’s greatest ever wicket taker Last...
Review: lunch and a local cuppa at the Flightline Kitchen at Aerospace Bristol
Ian Waller enjoys a lunchtime visit to one his favourite family friendly venues, the excellent...
Review: Cirque – The Greatest Show Reimagined at The Forum, Bath
By Marie Ashcroft The circus has come to The Forum Bath – and it’s a...
KES adopts Yondr pouches for Years 7–11: supporting a phone-free school day
King Edward’s School has begun the phased introduction of Yondr pouches for pupils in Years...
Bandook Breakfasts: delicious, different – and donating to local schools
Ian Waller pays a breakfast visit to Bandook and discovers more about their impressive community...
Open Mic Bath celebrates first anniversary with a packed night at The Curfew
Open Mic Bath marked its first anniversary last night (1 October) with a buzzing evening...
Review – Joanne Shaw Taylor Gold & Black Tour at The Forum Bath
Joanne Shaw Taylor opened her latest UK tour at The Forum in Bath last night,...
Review – Bardacious, Bath, perfect for those business lunches
Ian Waller enjoys lunch with a business guest at one of Bath’s friendliest venues I...
Where toddlers tumble and parents connect – The Little Gym’s secret ingredient
Local dad Tom O’Dwyer discovers that The Little Gym Bath offers something rare among children’s...
Review – The Farmyard Family Festival at Beckford’s Tower
Debbie Buskin and her daughters enjoy a sunny day of circus skills and song and...
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Antic Disposition, Bath Abbey
Victoria Walters celebrates Antic Disposition’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bath Abbey as a magical...
Review – a dinner for two at Emberwood, the new restaurant at the Francis Hotel in Bath
Emberwood in Bath delivers fire-cooked flavours and stylish charm, as Georgette McCready discovers on a...
Review – A family trip to Longleat Safari Park – wild animals, historic buildings and so much more
Victoria Walters and her grown-up family revisit the scene of many past adventures – and...
Review – Wind and the Willows at the American Museum and Gardens
Rachael Kenward and her children enjoy an early evening of family theatre at one of...
Review – A family visit to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein and The Despicable Gift challenge
Candy McCrum and her family enjoy their first visit to one of Bath’s most innovative...
Review – a night away at Natterjack Glamping, a great escape on the edge of Bath
And relax… Just sit back, soak in the peace of rural Bath and the beauty...
Review – Stick Man and The Gruffalo Come to Life at Westonbirt Arboretum
Tom O’Dwyer and his family enjoy an adventurous day out at one of the South...
Review – a family evening meal out at Bardacious in Bath
We pay a family visit to one of Bath’s newest, brightest and more welcoming eateries...
Review – Austentatious, an improvised Jane Austen Novel, at The Forum Bath
Rob Bridges enjoys an evening of period silliness and creativity, along with the creation of...
Review – a family trip away to Turkey at a Mark Warner active resort
Georgie Crawshaw and her three year old son enjoy a Turkish holiday packed full of...
Review – a quite fantastic family meal out at The Mint Room in Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a birthday visit to one of the very best...
Review – A family visit to Drayton Manor and the one and only Thomas Land!
Georgie Crawshaw and her three year old Thomas fan enjoy an unforgettable visit to Sodor...
Review – Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller witnesses a work of genius, combining exquisite dance and first class story telling...
Review – Bing’s Birthday at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon
Lee Browne and his daughter enjoy a perfect day out at the Wyvern Theatre in...
Review – some mums me-time at the Bath Massage Company
Solo parent of one Georgie Crawshaw feels the benefits of an all body deep tissue...
Review – Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live at Bath Forum
Susy Douch, accompanied by two motor racing-loving teens and a friend, enjoy an interview with...
Review – Austens After-Hours tour of Bath Abbey
A chance to meet the residents of Jane Austen’s Bath on an exclusive after-hours tour...
Review – Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at the Theatre Royal Bath
Rob Bridges enjoys an evening of drama and 90’s nostalgia at The Theatre Royal Bath...
Review – the new Banwood Eco Scooter and Helmet collection
Georgina Crawshaw asks her three year old son to try out the latest eco offering...
Review – Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) at the Theatre Royal Bath
Victoria Walters celebrates the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a 21st century version of...
Review – a family visit to board game heaven Game Knights in Devizes
With over 300 games to choose from, and expert help to learn to play them...
Review – a family meal out at The Circus Restaurant in Bath
A family evening out at one of Bath’s best know and most respected restaurants One...
Review – Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer’s Speakeasy at The Bath Forum
Ellen Couzens and her brother enjoy a most memorable night of dancing and drama Wow,...
Review – Money For Nothing Dire Straits tribute at The Bath Forum
Ian Waller and two other dads of a certain age enjoy the hits from a...
Review – Madama Butterfly featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv at The Bath Forum
Ian Waller enjoys a night of classical opera at the Bath Forum The Forum Bath...
Review – The Levellers Collective at The Forum Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a perfect gig, full of fantastic performances, great tunes and loads of...
Review – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Writhlington School
Emma Back and Joel Cotterill from Writhlington School review the student production of Beauty and...
Review – The Shark Is Broken at the Theatre Royal Bath, a faultless, wonderful production
Ian Waller enjoys this hugely enjoyable retelling of the story behind the classic film Jaws...
Review – a family visit to Bandook, Bath’s best Indian restaurant
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a faultless meal out at one of the stars...
Review – Kim Hawes: Lipstick and Leather, anecdotes from 40 years on the road
A evening of rock n roll anecdotes by one of the few female tour managers...
Review – A family meal out at the all-new The Beefy Boys Bath
McWho? Seriously, this is the time to aim a whole lot higher and check out...
Review – Team Bath Netball start the season with an impressive win over Notts Forest
Ian Waller enjoys a season opening victory for the blue and gold at Team Bath...
Review – Graffiti Classics comedy string quartet at the Pound Arts in Corsham
What a bonkers night! I’m finding it hard to find the best words to describe...
Review – Step Into Christmas at the Forum Bath, a wonderful evening of festive fun
Rob Bridges enjoys a fun-filled festive evening of classic Christmas hits, jokes and audience participation...
Review – Puttify futuristic mini golf comes to the Bath Leisure Centre
Ian Waller and his family get a sneak preview of the brand new futuristic mini...
Review – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a top notch, full of fun family treat with...
Review – Robin Hood at The Egg Theatre in Bath, a festive treat for children
Briony Buckell and her family and friends enjoy the festive fun of a classic tale...
Review – Lunch for two at Flourish at Farleigh Road, a popular venue with a whole new look
It was always going to be a good idea. Take an established venue, bring in...
Review – Longleat’s Festival of Light’s breathtaking display of over 1,000 lanterns
Georgina Crawshaw and her young son enjoy an unbeatable festive visit to Longleat You can’t...
Review – Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller watches a play of two halves and invites the audience to stick at...
Review – a Christmas ride on Avon Valley Railway’s Santa Special
Georgina Crawshaw and her young son enjoy an early festive treat at the always family-friendly...
Review – Ghost The Musical at the Theatre Royal Bath
Rob Bridges returns to the 1990s with the stage production of Ghost, complete with songs...