Art Gallery
Experience a magical winter at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
Make The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery a part of your festive celebrations this winter. Whether you’re seeking a day rich in history, art, family-friendly activities, seasonal shopping, or festive dining, both venues offer a truly magical way to enjoy the season in the heart of Bath.
Step back in time at the Roman Baths, where you can witness the iconic site illuminated by torchlight or take part in the Saturnalia trail, a family adventure steeped in Roman holiday traditions. At the Victoria Art Gallery, explore stunning works by top regional artists at the Bath Society of Artists Exhibition. With fun family events, seasonal shopping, and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Share the magic at The Roman Baths this winter
Experience an unforgettable day out at The Roman Baths this winter. Feel the magic as steam rises above the Great Bath, meet costumed Roman characters, and immerse yourself in history. From afternoon until closing at 6pm, the Great Bath will be illuminated by torchlight, creating a truly magical setting.
Pop-up bar
At weekends throughout December join the festivities at a pop-up bar by the Great Bath, offering indulgent hot chocolate, mulled wine, spiced apple, Champagne, and soft drinks – the perfect way to warm up and enjoy the season. Every weekend until 29 December.
Read more: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/experience-magical-winter-roman-baths-and-victoria-art-gallery
Children and young people will have an opportunity to see their creations displayed digitally in an exhibition at one of Scotland’s national galleries.
The 2025 Worcester 100 Open Art Exhibition will be held at the Artery Gallery, Croft Walk, from Saturday 8 to Saturday, March 15.
The free event will showcase a range of artistic styles, including paintings, prints, photography, and sculptures.
Opening times will vary throughout the week.
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Three in five small UK museums and galleries fear closure amid declining revenue, new research suggests
Three in five small museums and galleries in the UK fear closure amid declining revenue and footfall, research published this week suggests. The survey of 40 small, independent attractions—those with fewer than 100,000 annual visitors—also found that four in five (78%) reported the current period as the most challenging the sector has faced, while over half (58%) said overall income has not returned to its pre-Covid levels.
The research, conducted by the cloud platform GoDaddy in partnership with the charity Kids in Museums, surveyed small museums as well as galleries, historic buildings and heritage sites. Alison Bowyers, the executive director of Kids in Museums, tells The Art Newspaper that UK museums are suffering more than their counterparts in mainland Europe.
