Every year at Christmas, Bath sparkles with glittering lights and the streets are filled with festive spirit. Soak up the festive atmosphere with Christmas lights, festive events, fantastic food and independent shopping. From magical city illuminations to special artisan treats and a fantastic programme of festive events, the city has united across arts and culture, retail and hospitality, to allow you to discover the magic of Bath this Christmas.

From hunting unique gifts from the Bath Christmas Market to exploring the Christmas Light Trails that illuminate the city, plus many more festive events and festivities throughout the festive period, there are so many ways to enjoy Bath at Christmas this year.

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Fantastically Festive Events

Bath's unique venues and iconic buildings play host to a multitude of festive events.

Stay tuned here as we update with all the festive events as they are announced throughout the year.

The festive season is ideal for nostalgia and introducing little ones to childhood favourites, so what better time to book for the Theatre Royal's pantomime? 

Sample Bath's Foodie Scene

Bath's fantastic food and drink providers are ready to welcome you back for some festive feasting. From restaurants and gastropubs serving up warming seasonal fare, to cafés and tearooms perfect for afternoon tea, the city's foodie scene is well worth exploring this winter.

Why not tuck into some tasty street food whilst wandering around the city in December? Take your pick from the mobile food traders ready to keep you warm with succulent pulled pork, Christmas deli food and festive chocolate brownies!

You can also experience the best of Bath's food and drink scene courtesy of Savouring Bath. Discover the highlights of the city using your taste buds, whilst strolling through elegant eighteenth-century streets and alleyways.

Marvellous Makers and Markets

From Thursday 24th November until Sunday 11th December, Bath's famous Christmas Market is back for it's 20th anniversary in 2022. With twinkling chalets spread out across Bath’s picturesque Georgian streets, Bath Christmas Market is the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping.

From unique homeware to personalised presents, Christmas decorations, handcrafted jewellery and more, you’re guaranteed to find something special for your loved ones. With so many local makers and designers showcasing their artisan gifts, you can tick off everything on your Christmas list all in one place and feel reassured that you’re supporting Bath’s small businesses.

If you’re looking for some more traditional shopping, Bath has a range of high-street, luxury, and independent shops where you’re bound to find the perfect gift for that special someone. 

Plan a Festive Getaway

Bath at Christmas is the perfect excuse for a city break. Whether it’s to visit friends and family, spend some quality time with your partner, finish your Christmas shopping or just relax and get away from it all. Relax, unwind and soak in the atmosphere in a city made for Christmas. 

Fill your itinerary with delicious food, warming pubs and the all-important Christmas shopping; where better to find unusual gifts than a city of artisans? With unique homewares, locally-made crafts, handmade jewellery and more, you’re guaranteed to find something special.

To really make the most of your visit, why not book a stay, and make your trip one to remember for years to come? From boutique bed and breakfasts and grand guesthouses to stylish self-catering apartments and affordable hotels, you certainly won’t be disappointed with Bath’s excellent selection of accommodation.

Christmas can be a busy time of year so it’s the ideal opportunity to take some time out to de-stress. Check-in at one of the many luxury spa hotels in Bath and the surrounding area to unwind in the indulgent facilities and enjoy some pampering treatments.

With so much to see and do across the city at Christmas, book a stay at one of Bath’s hotels and make a trip of it.

Make Travelling Easy

Bath is a compact city, making it easy to navigate on foot, with a good selection of public transport options.

Bath Spa train station takes you right into the city, only a short walk from the main attractions - book your train tickets with Great Western Railway now.

Getting around Bath by bus is easy, with a number of routes from the centre to the city’s outer areas. First West of England is the largest operator, running from the bus station by Bath Spa train station.

The city has three Park and Ride services, which operate seven days a week. Buses run into the city from all three Park and Ride sites at least every 15 minutes, with a journey time of just ten minutes. All buses are wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Bath is just 20 miles from the M4 motorway, with excellent links from the North of England, Devon and Cornwall via the M5, whilst Wales is just a short drive west.