A Guide to Bath at Christmas
By Hello Student
City guide
Bath Christmas Market 2024
The festive season transforms Bath into a magical winter wonderland, full of Christmas cheer, festive events, and holiday traditions. As a student, embracing Christmas in Bath with your friends creates lifelong memories. From the unmissable Bath Christmas Market and spectacular light displays, to ice skating and festive shows, there are many things to do in Bath at Christmas for students to enjoy. Read on for the ultimate guide to making the most of Christmas in Bath.
Overview and Dates
Taking place at various locations across Bath city centre from 28th November to 15th December 2024, Bath’s famous Christmas market attracts over 300,000 visitors each year. Running daily from 10am to 7/8pm, it’s the perfect place to soak up the festive atmosphere.
What to Expect at Bath Christmas Market
For over two weeks from late November, Bath’s streets fill with over 230 chalets showcasing artisan products. Meander past stalls selling handcrafted jewellery, stylish homeware, personalised gifts and more – it’s the ideal place to tick off your Christmas shopping list!
Tantalise your taste buds with food and drink stalls offering festive treats like hot chocolate, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. It’s a great opportunity to support small businesses and new artisans, with micro-businesses given short lets and pop-up ‘Christmas Carts’ for emerging sellers.
The market creates a magical setting as Bath’s iconic monuments become entwined with twinkling lights and festive displays. The event is free to attend so grab your friends and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in Bath!
How to get there
Here’s how to get to Bath Christmas Market:
Spanning Bath’s city centre from Abbeygate Street to Milsom Street, the market is just a 5-minute walk from Bath Spa station and the bus station. Park and Ride stops are located right on the market’s periphery, making it easily accessible.
Bath Christmas lights display
Key Locations for Best Light Displays
As darkness falls, Bath’s streets and buildings are illuminated with magical Christmas lights. Iconic locations like Milsom Street become an enthralling wonderland, perfect for late night shopping with friends.
Ice skating at Bath on ice
Located in the Royal Victoria Park, Bath on Ice offers festive ice skating with friends from 15th November 2024 to 5th January 2025. Glide across the ice under twinkling lights before heading to the Alpine bar for seasonal drinks – it’s a brilliant way to embrace the magic of Christmas! Tickets cost £12.50-£15.
Festive shows and performances
Christmas Theatre in Bath
A Christmas Carol at the Theatre Royal Bath runs from 1st-20th December. See Charles Dickens’ classic brought to life in a dazzling solo performance.
The Nutcracker ballet enchants the stage at the Pavilion Theatre from 24th-26th January 2025.
Holiday Concerts and Carol Services
Bath Abbey hosts the family-friendly ‘A Christmas Celebration’ on 14th December, with carols and festive music.
Experience Carols by Candlelight at the historic Pump Room on 19th-20th December.
Christmas shopping in Bath
Shopping at Bath Christmas market
With over 200 stalls, Bath’s Christmas market from 28th November is ideal for ticking off your gift list whilst soaking up the festive vibe.
Late night Shopping in Bath
Many shops stay open until 8pm on Thursdays from November, so enjoy late night shopping under the Christmas lights.
Embrace Christmas in Bath with Your Friends
With its picturesque backdrop, Christmas transforms Bath into a winter wonderland perfect for making magical memories with friends. From the market to the lights trail, ice skating to festive shows, embrace everything this city has to offer.
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