https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bath tourism/ Bath Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:52:07+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/make-the-most-of-the-last-of-the-warm-weather-with-mini-staycation-the-roya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/make-the-most-of-the-last-of-the-warm-weather-with-mini-staycation-the-roya/ As the Summer season draws to a close and thoughts return to self-care during the colder months, or for those wishing to make the most of the last of the warm weather with mini-staycation, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath’s leading luxury hotel, has launched a Crescent Spa Day Escape, now available to book Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:40:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrating-jane-austens-250th-anniversary-in-the-city-of-bath/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrating-jane-austens-250th-anniversary-in-the-city-of-bath/ 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen and Strictly Jane Austen Tours, known for its inspiring Regency adventures, is marking the occasion with two six-day celebrations in the heart of Bath, the city she called home. Devotees of Jane Austen can be found across the world, and they are positively a-flutter with excitement about their heroine’s upcoming anniversary. With these ‘Janeites’ in mind, Bath’s most Austen-tatious travel company has curated an exceptional programme of events in Spring and Autumn 2025. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:39:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gainsborough-bath-spa-unveils-new-sound-healing-treatments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gainsborough-bath-spa-unveils-new-sound-healing-treatments/ The five-star Gainsborough Bath Spa has launched private Crystal Sound Bath sessions in the brand-new Meditation Cave. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:49:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clarke-appointed-head-chef-at-no.15-great-pulteney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clarke-appointed-head-chef-at-no.15-great-pulteney/ No.15 Great Pulteney has announced the appointment of Oliver Clarke as head chef. The 30-year-old brings his enthusiasm for great-tasting, simple food done well and locally-sourced ingredients to No.15 Great Pulteney, fresh from his most recent role as sous chef at the Abbey Hotel, Bath. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:12:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/restaurant-hywel-jones-by-lucknam-park-to-reopen-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/restaurant-hywel-jones-by-lucknam-park-to-reopen-this-week/ Lucknam Park in Bath is preparing to re-launch Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park this week. The Michelin-star restaurant will offer a new selection of three eight-course tasting menus, in addition to a three-course à la carte menu. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:53:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thermae-bath-spa-to-welcome-new-wellness-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thermae-bath-spa-to-welcome-new-wellness-suite/ Thermae Bath Spa will open an innovative new Wellness Suite to its guests next week, following investment from YTL, who own The Gainsborough Bath Spa just across the road. The Wellness Suite replaces the previous steam room pods and comprises of two new Roman and Georgian-themed aromatic steam rooms, a contemporary infrared sauna, an ice chamber, and chromotherapy showers. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:05:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taylor-appointed-head-chef-at-allium-restaurant-abbey-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taylor-appointed-head-chef-at-allium-restaurant-abbey-hotel/ The Abbey Hotel, Bath, has appointed Rupert Taylor as head chef of Allium Restaurant. The 36-year-old chef, born and bred in Bath, brings 20 years’ experience to his new role. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:28:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-crescent-hotel-spa-launches-new-state-of-the-art-facilities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-crescent-hotel-spa-launches-new-state-of-the-art-facilities/ Bath’s iconic The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has unveiled brand new state-of-the-art facilities at The Bath House, adding to its award-winning Spa offering. Re-opening its doors following extensive renovation work, the new Bath House will offer guests and members world-class facilities, in stunning contemporary surroundings. Wed, 25 May 2016 09:14:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gainsborough-bath-spa-announces-july-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gainsborough-bath-spa-announces-july-opening/ The Gainsborough Bath has confirmed it will be welcoming guests from July 1st 2015. The hotel is the first and only hotel in the UK to offer its visitors the opportunity to access and experience Bath’s famed natural thermal waters in its incredible spa. Wed, 20 May 2015 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-bath-city-plans-an-evening-of-christmas-cheer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-bath-city-plans-an-evening-of-christmas-cheer/ On the evening of 22nd November, Bath will be celebrating the start of the Christmas season in style, with the first night of Bath Christmas Market being marked with a grand procession, organised by the Holburne Museum. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 05:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-bath-app-will-guide-you-on-your-way/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-bath-app-will-guide-you-on-your-way/ In a digitally-connected world, Bath Tourism is embracing mobile technology to launch its very own mobile app to guide visitors around the city. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-the-best-health-tourism-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-the-best-health-tourism-destination/ Receiving the top accolade for the best health tourism destination, Bath Tourism Plus picked up gold at the annual 50+ awards gala reception at London Olympia’s Pillar Hall on Friday 13th July 2012. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dates-confirmed-for-bath-christmas-market-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dates-confirmed-for-bath-christmas-market-2012/ Organisers of Bath Christmas Market, Bath Tourism Plus, have announced the dates for this year’s event as 22nd November – 9th December 2012. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-feels-the-regal-effect-of-the-queens-jubilee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-feels-the-regal-effect-of-the-queens-jubilee/ As Bath reflects on a weekend of festivals, street parties, concerts and exhibitions, it comes as no surprise that a record number of nearly nine thousand visitors walked through Bath’s Visitor Information Centre over the Diamond Jubilee holiday weekend. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-holds-its-first-business-tourism-forum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-holds-its-first-business-tourism-forum/ Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) held its first Business Tourism Forum at the Kingston Drawing Room in the Roman Baths. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourisms-heritage-campaign-shines-the-light-on-baths-museums/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourisms-heritage-campaign-shines-the-light-on-baths-museums/ To mark the 25th anniversary of Bath gaining its World Heritage Site status, Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath & North East Somerset Council have launched a new Heritage Campaign that will run throughout May & June 2012 to drive visitors into the city during off-peak periods. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-leads-trade-missions-to-attract-high-spending-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-leads-trade-missions-to-attract-high-spending-visitors/ Aiming to attract more high spending overseas visitors and tour planners to the city, Bath Tourism Plus (BTP), the destination-marketing organisation for Bath and the surrounding areas, recently represented the destination at three key international events – The New York Travel Show, the March Marketplace and Confex. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-minister-opens-baths-new-visitor-information-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-minister-opens-baths-new-visitor-information-centre/ Tourism & Heritage Minister John Penrose MP performed the official opening ceremony for Bath’s newly refurbished Visitor Information Centre on Monday 12 March, at the start of English Tourism Week. With more than 535 000 visitors a year, the Bath Centre ranks second busiest in the country after London. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-set-to-celebrate-english-tourism-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-set-to-celebrate-english-tourism-week/ Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for Bath and the surrounding area, is joining the rest of the country as the tourism industry gears up to celebrate English Tourism Week. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-to-grow-tourism-to-400m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-to-grow-tourism-to-400m/ Bath Tourism Plus sets out ambition to grow tourism to £400m with launch of Destination Marketing Strategy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festive-events-in-bath/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festive-events-in-bath/ Bath is fast becoming known as the Christmas capital of the south west with the largest and most picturesque Christmas Market and a packed programme of festive events taking place throughout November and December. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-welcomes-new-link-with-switzerland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bath-tourism-plus-welcomes-new-link-with-switzerland/ Bath Tourism Plus is very pleased to welcome a new flight into Bristol Airport from Switzerland. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:00:48 +0000