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28.09.15
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 2015
** It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… **
With summer drawing to an end and Autumn Harvest on our doorstep, preparation is
underway for the return of the hugely popular Bath Christmas Market. This year’s
dates are 26th November – 13th December, giving you 18 days to enjoy the magic of
Bath and all that the World Heritage City has to offer.
The biggest Christmas shopping event in the South West, over 170 beautifully
decorated wooden chalets line the streets at the heart of the city, with a stunning
backdrop of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Offering a romantic atmosphere that
attracts thousands of visitors for that special shopping experience, Bath is the perfect
setting for those magical moments with your loved ones.
The chalets
The wooden chalets are found in the streets around Bath Abbey, offering handmade
Christmas decorations, local artwork, bespoke jewellery, festive food and drink, toys,
clothing and so much more. You will be sure to find something truly unique to buy for
yourself or as a gift whilst indulging in all your favourite Christmassy treats and
winter-warmers.
There are also pop-up stalls on Bath Street, there for a limited time only. This means
your visit will never be the same and you can come back to visit again to see what
has changed.
For 2015, 25% of stallholders are new to the event, 75% make handmade artisan
products, and 80% of traders are from Bath and its surrounding area.
The Christmas Lodge
New this year to Bath Christmas Market is The Christmas Lodge, an indoor venue at
the heart of the event on Stall Street. With heart-warming food and locally produced
ales on offer, drop in and take a seat whilst soaking up the festive atmosphere in a
perfectly rustic setting.
The Christmas Lodge will be open daily throughout Bath Christmas Market. This
exciting addition has been created as a partnership between Bath Tourism Plus and
Bath Ales.
New caterers
New caterers taking part in Bath Christmas Market this year, bringing you a range of
fine festive food and mulled wine, are Pieminister, The Orchard Pig, The Great Stone
Baker, The Bath Waffle Company, The Herd, Gascoyne Place, Green Park
Brasserie and Chou Chou Nuts Over You.
Entertainment
Each year Bath Christmas Market is complemented by entertainment from local
choirs, musicians, carol singers, interactive street theatre and local dramatic
societies to name but a few. Immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere
wherever you go as Bath is turned into a Winter Wonderland.
Further afield
The city itself boasts a unique mix of independents, designer boutiques and high
street brands, giving you an eclectic mix of things to do during your stay.
And if you need a hearty meal, Bath is known for its Michelin-starred restaurants,
gastropubs and eclectic restaurants. Venture into the city to experience Bath’s
famous hospitality.
Accommodation sells quickly during Bath Christmas Market, so to avoid
disappointment and secure your perfect pre-Christmas break book online at
www.visitbath.co.uk
For more information about things to see and do during the Bath Christmas Market,
visit www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk
-ENDSNotes to Editor
For further information please contact Heloise Burland on
Heloise_Burland@bathtourism.co.uk
(01225) 322 428 or email
About Bath Christmas Market
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Bath Christmas Market is the biggest shopping event in the South West and has been running
for 14 years (with 2015 being its 15th year). It attracts thousands of visitors from the UK and
overseas. In 2014 the event saw 390,000 visitors and generated £20.2 million for the local
economy.
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For further information visit www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk
About Bath Tourism Plus
 Bath Tourism Plus is the Destination Marketing Organisation for Bath and surrounding area.
 For further information visit www.visitbath.co.uk or call 0906 711 2000 or use the Bath app
(http://visitbath.co.uk/plan-your-visit/bath-app).