West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris has experienced what Christmas festivities would have been like 200 years ago, as part of efforts to get locals out exploring the Bath area.
Patrizia Ribul (Director of Museums), Mayor Norris and Isabel Wall (Curator) | Photo © WECA
Mr Norris got a sneak peek of the festive offering at No.1 Royal Crescent, where visitors will be able to do things like listen to the preparations in the kitchen and admire the teetering sugar sculptures in the dining room.
Christmas at the Crescent will run until Sunday 31st December.
Staff at the famous house are also running a special mouse trail for young ones, plus there are opportunities for children to make their own ‘masquerade masks’.
Dan Norris said: “The No.1 Royal Crescent team has pulled out all the stops to bring some Yuletide cheer to Bathonians and all visitors.
“Locals are going to really enjoy stepping into Christmas from a bygone era – to explore Christmases past and learn more about the city’s own history at the same time.”
The Mayor, who is running the West of England Love Local tourism campaign, said he thought Bath was one of the “best places” in the country to get into the festive spirit as he urged residents to support the city’s traders, shops and local attractions this festive season.
He added: “I love Bath and the surrounding areas – there’s so much to do and explore, particularly when it comes to the festive season.
“Think the atmospheric light trails and festive feasts galore at the Christmas Market, ice skating in Victoria Park and carols by candlelight in the Abbey.
“Christmas is a time for togetherness, so I’d encourage all locals to gather your loved ones, banish the dark winter nights and enjoy some festive cheer at some of the top, top attractions we have locally in this special city, and our amazing West of England region.”
