The Bath Business Improvement District has launched a programme of entertainment, events and family activities as part of a reopening campaign called Summer Sundays.
Every Sunday in June, July and August, visitors to the city centre will be able to enjoy a festive atmosphere with free entertainment and activities, alongside the return of many of Bath’s festivals and events, and the city’s recently reopened restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Throughout the campaign period, there will be a variety of pop-up performances, from Jane Austen dancers to Jamma de Samba.
On some Sundays, there will be a balloon artist, and on other dates, there will be free face painting.
Bath BID will also be holding free family-friendly arts and crafts workshops at 15 Cheap Street.
Visitors can find a full schedule of the events and activities taking place each Sunday on the Welcome to Bath website, as well as useful information to help plan their visit.
Alongside the free entertainment and activities, visitors can enjoy the festivals and events that will be taking place across the city on Summer Sundays.
This year’s Bath Fringe Festival takes place from 28th May to 13th June, with SparkFest running until 19th June. Foodies will enjoy Pub in the Park, from 18th to 20th June, and the Fantastic Food Festival, which will be in the city from 16th to 18th July.
The Bath Festival Finale Weekend will be returning to Bath Recreation Ground on 7th and 8th August.
The Bath BID’s Summer Sundays activity was inspired by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s own Summer Sunday events in Parade Gardens, with children’s entertainment, food, drink and live music on the last Sunday of every month.
Local visitors can bring their Discovery Card or proof of residence to join the events for free.
The highlight for June will be on Sunday 27th June, when the Bath BID will be holding Welcome Back to Bath Day, with activity across the city centre to celebrate its reopening.
Bath BID Welcome Ambassadors will be ready to welcome people into the city centre, handing out maps and answering questions.
There will be pop-up performances around the city centre, and on-street entertainment courtesy of Bath Fringe Festival as part of their Bedlam Fair. Visitors will also be able to enjoy Bath and North East Somerset Council’s first Summer Sunday event of the year at Parade Gardens.
Allison Herbert, Chief Executive of the Bath BID, said: “We are so pleased to see the city reopening and welcoming people back, and are keen to encourage people to spend time in the city over the summer months.
“Our Summer Sundays initiative is designed to showcase Bath as a vibrant, family-friendly city with lots to enjoy, and we are keen to include as many events and special offers as possible, to ensure there is something for everyone.
“If you would like to find out more about getting involved in Summer Sundays, we would love to hear from you!”
You can find out more at welcometobath.co.uk/summer-sundays.