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Transport and Bath have an uneasy relationship. Pete Dyson, Bath’s Bicycle Mayor and author of the book ‘Transport For Humans’...
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With the highest railway in Europe – powered by local hydroelectricity – and easy train routes taking travellers from home...
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This month’s walk from Andrew Swift explores glorious but often overlooked countryside on the western edge of Bath, taking in beech woods, ancient villages and an idyllic riverside walk. There is also the opportunity to visit a landscape designed by Capability Brown – as well as a few other surprises....
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Printing is considered one of the Four Great Inventions of China (along with paper, gunpowder and the compass). A new...
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Writer and photographer Jane Gifford remembers the life that swarmed around the River Avon at Batheaston just 30 years ago....
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Whether you’re walking, cycling, swimming, exploring gastronomic delights, relaxing in a heavenly spa, or simply star-gazing, there are so many things to make a UK holiday the perfect choice, not to mention the most enjoyable way to support the UK economy. Your best holiday yet, can be found here. The Watersmeet...
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An exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) shows the winning entries from an international photographic competition celebrating...
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A sunny day in early spring is the ideal time to explore a town known as the ‘Capital of the...
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Camping, walking, fishing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, watching wildlife and exploring scenic retreats by the shores of a lake offer many options for a magical spring break for visitors to the south west. Whether your passion is watersports, angling, walking, cycling or simply enjoying nature with loved ones, you’ll find the...