In early January we visited Verona and the South East region surrounding Lake Garda.
From sampling local cuisine, new styles of pizza and specialist wines, the team are now working on our menu ahead of a busy 2019, inspired by our trip.
Check out some of our highlights from the trip here!
We’re on tour again this January - to Verona. But don’t worry we’ll still be open!
Last January we visited the home of pizza - Napoli to explore the city and it’s world famous pizzerias (pics below).
Every trip is a great chance for us to experience different styles of food and sample new ingredients - allowing us to inspire new menu concepts to bring back to Bath and to our menu.
Most importantly though it provides an opportunity to talk to other pizzaiolos, meet the local people and talk about pizza.
2018 has been a big year for us at Bath Pizza Co. We’ve turned 2 years old, been finalists at the European Pizza Chef of the Year competition, developed our menu and pizza style and hosted some fantastic live music and performance events working with Bath festivals and music groups.
Our excellent pizza chef Tiv will be running the show while we’re in Verona and we’ll be sharing our trip on Instagram in mid January.
We’re also aiming to launch a new, refreshed menu in mid Feb, so keep your eyes peeled!
Verona, Italy
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Bath Pizza Co’s head chef has been shortlisted for Pizza Chef of the Year.
Our Head Chef, Jonah will be attending the European Pizza & Pasta Show in November to compete for the title of Pizza Chef of the Year. Jonah will be competing with the best pizza chefs in the country for the award.
Head Chef, Jonah Pole at Bath Pizza Co
The event, held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre at Olympia, London, sees the industry’s leading professionals attend F&B seminars, industry innovation shows and highlight leading businesses at the pinnacle of their restaurant sector.
The popular Parma pizza at Bath Pizza Co
Events at Bath Pizza Co
Jonah Pole, Bath Pizza Co
Bath Pizza Co at Green Park Brasserie
Bath Pizza Co Director, Alex Peters said: “We’re over the moon for Jonah. He’s become integral to the success of Bath Pizza Co and consistently produces outstanding food for our customers - whether that’s at Bath Pizza Co or for exclusive events upstairs at Bath Function Rooms. To be shortlisted for this award is testament to the quality of the product we’re creating and the work of the team that Jonah has built. We’ve earned our name in Bath over the last few years and look forward to the event next month!”
The event is held at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre, Olympia, London
Since Bath Pizza Co opened in 2016, we’ve focussed on quality in everything we do, from our dough, ingredients, our wood fired oven and service. Find out more about Bath Pizza Co here.
About Bath Pizza Co
Founded March 2016
Sister business of Green Park Brasserie
Awarded a Gold Taste of the West Award
Owned by father and son Andrew and Alex Peters
Most popular pizza is the Margherita, followed by the Vegan Special and Parma
Run an all day, everyday £10 pizza and pint or prosecco offer
Hold live music and festival events through Spring & Summer
Summer has gone, but we did it in style!
Thank you to everyone who supported us. We had festivals, nature events, live music gigs / open mic nights, charity events, University socials, corporate parties and so much more. From April through to September; we loved every minute of it.
Special shout outs to Bath Festivals, Bath Fringe, Bath Folk Festival, Bath Mind, Ben Fletcher, Kingswood School, Bath University, Bath Spa University, Bath Farmers Market, Bath Vintage & Antiques Market and all of our wonderful producers and suppliers.
We've had some incredible comments and reviews over the last few months. If you have a few spare minutes to review us on TripAdvisor we'd be hugely grateful. Your feedback throughout our 30 months of business has defined our menu development and will continue to do so as we grow.
Review us here →
We've some seriously big heaters arriving soon - they'll be set up and installed in the next few days so as the colder months come in, you'll be nice and warm here at Green Park Station. We're also toying with some new pizza menu ideas as winter rolls around - watch this space. Last week we were very excited to announce that we’ll be continuing our popular £10 pizza and pint or prosecco offer for the foreseeable future!
Our sister business Green Park Brasserie are getting geared up for Christmas Parties and New Years Eve. We’ll be supporting parties and events inside the Brasserie and Bath Function Rooms with our popular Pizza & Prosecco/Peroni parties! Check them out for some great parties and events here.
We’re also planning more team outings like our recent SUP session with Original Wild (Bristol Beer Factory we’re coming for you!)
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2018 has been a big year for us and there's still 3 months to go! We're an independent business competing with some big fish in Bath, so when it comes to the restaurant scene being able to thrive in Bath is down to you, our fantastic customers who keep coming back. We've seen one or two customers visit four times in one week (you know who you are!)
We're eternally grateful to everyone who has visited us and supported Bath Pizza Co. We've some exciting plans ahead for the next 12 months and look forward to sharing the news with you soon.
In the build up to England's World Cup Semi Final against Croatia, we're celebrating the team's progression to the last four with 20% off on all takeaway pizzas (collection only).
All you have to do to receive the 20% off is tell us it's coming home.
The offer will run all day on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th of July 2018.
Owner Alex Peters said: “We're really enjoying World Cup fever here at Bath Pizza Co. We've had a great crowd in for the England games which has grown as the tournament has progressed. We can't wait for the Croatia game on Wednesday which we'll be showing."
Kick off is 7pm.
Offer only valid on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th July 2018.
Bath Pizza Co’s top sellers are their Vegan Special, Tunley Chicken & Homemade Pesto and classic the Margherita
Bath Pizza Co is owned and run by local father and son Andrew and Alex Peters
The It's coming home deal is not valid in conjunction with other offers or deals
Bath Pizza Co are the sister business of Green Park Brasserie, one of Bath’s longest established independent businesses
Bath Pizza Co offer a pizza and pint/prosecco/soft drink for just £10 all day everyday
Bath Pizza Co partner with Bath Mind to raise awareness and money for the mental health charity
Local Olympic Juduko, Ben Fletcher is supporting the campaign, with £2 from every sale of his ‘Judoka’ pizza being donated to Bath Mind through 2018
Ben will be running an Introduction to Judo session with Bath Mind on 19 May
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 is a great time to think about how we can all address the causes of work-related stress
Mental Health Awareness Week runs 14 to 20 May 2018
We’re really excited to announce our partnership with Bath Mind as Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 kicks off.
Our partnership with Olympian Ben Fletcher and Bath Mind will promote the benefits of eating well and the impact of exercise on mental health and wellbeing.
At half the calorie count of the pizza chains we’re delighted to be able to offer a healthier, better pizza product. From our partnerships with local producers and farmers as well as our Italian suppliers, we’ve created the ‘Judoka’ pizza with Olympian, Ben Fletcher with £2 of every sale going directly to Bath Mind.
Ben Fletcher said: “I’m delighted to be working with Bath Pizza Co and supporting Bath Mind. The effects of eating well and exercising regularly are hugely important when it comes to mental health; so to be involved in this partnership is fantastic.
Bath Pizza Co are producing much healthier alternatives to the big chains and together we’ll be raising awareness of Bath Mind’s work and hoping Bathonians will be ordering plenty of ‘Judoka’ pizzas to raise lots of money for a fantastic charity.”
Hannah Roper, Bath Mind said: Bath Mind are delighted to work in partnership with Bath Pizza Co to raise the profile of Mental Health Awareness Week and to help promote the importance of exercise and eating well for your mental health, something Bath Mind strongly endorse.
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Alex Peters, Bath Pizza Co said: “Bringing Bath Mind together with our work with Ben is a great way to help raise Bath Mind’s profile and to raise funds to support the wonderful work they’re doing. We’re expect the Judoka pizza will go down really well with our customers!”
The Judoka pizza created with Ben Fletcher has been designed with a nod to Judo's roots in Japan. A healthy and light pizza, it consists of Teriyaki, Chicken, Ginger, Spring Onions, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Watercress and a splash of olive oil on Bath Pizza Co's home made dough, perfect for summer. Every Judoka sale will see £2 go to Bath Mind through 2018.
The Judoka
“Bath Mind works to improve the lives of people experiencing mental ill health. We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
"Our vision is that of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively and with respect. Social inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
"Our mission is to provide information and support to empower people experiencing mental health problems. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Our network values underpin all that we do: Together we are open, responsive, independent and unstoppable.”
Find out more on bathmind.org.uk
Depression and anxiety: exercise as been described as a “wonder drug” preventing and managing mental health and is commonly prescribed by GPs either on its own or in conjunction with other treatments
Improved mood: research shows that people feel more awake, calmer and more content after physical activity
Reduced stress: research shows that active working adults tends to have lower stress rates than those who are less active
Better self esteem: a key indicator of mental wellbeing and perceived self-worth
Dementia and cognitive decline: studies show that those who are active are less likely to experience cognitive decline.
And you can buy a pizza for just £2 on their birthday!
Thursday April 12th marks two years of business for Bath Pizza Co. The sister business of Green Park Brasserie has become a Bath favourite with it’s wood fired oven, locally sourced produce and unique setting under the glass vaulted Victorian station roof.
To celebrate 2 years of business, the first 20 customers who say "Happy Birthday" when ordering on Thursday 12th April will be able to claim a free 12 inch Pepperoni, Marinara (vegan) or Margherita (vegetarian) pizza.
But don’t worry - if you miss out, Bath Pizza Co are offering the same three pizzas at just £2 each when you purchase a drink, until 5pm.
Bath Pizza Co opens at 12 midday on Thursday.
Owner Alex Peters said: “We’ve had a great two years here at Green Park Station. Our success is down to our fantastic product and talented team producing high quality pizza at a great price. We welcome everyone from residents to tourists and students to local workers - we’re delighted to have become a hotspot for all of Bath.”
Peters added: “Last year we hosted several live music gigs and we’re currently planning more regular sessions every Thursday evening starting on Thursday 12th April to mark our 2 year anniversary. We’re fortunate to be in such a stunning setting, Green Park Station truly is unique - there really is nowhere else like it in Bath.”
Bath Pizza Co will give away 20 free pizzas on Thursday 12th April 2018 to celebrate 2 years of business
Customers must say "Happy Birthday" when ordering
Free pizza is eligible to the first 20 customers
Bath Pizza Co will be offering £2 pizzas until 5pm for anyone buying a drink
Bath Pizza Co’s top sellers are their Vegan Special, Tunley Chicken & Homemade Pesto and classic the Margherita
Bath Pizza Co is owned and run by local father and son Andrew and Alex Peters
Bath Pizza Co are the sister business of Green Park Brasserie, one of Bath’s longest established independent businesses
Bath Pizza Co offer a pizza and pint/prosecco/soft drink for just £10 all day everyday
Bath Pizza Co launch Cadbury Creme Egg Dough Balls for Easter
The Cadbury Creme Egg Dough Balls (serving of 6) cost £7 and will be available exclusively over the Easter weekend.
The dough balls ooze the melted Creme Egg and are washed down particularly well with a sweet, local cider.
We've been testing the dessert with regulars and staff, and the sweet treats have gone down very well! If sales go well they could become a regular feature on our menu.
Let us know what you think on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Bath Pizza Co launch the ‘ultimate aphrodisiac pizza’ for Valentine’s day.
“The Valentino” dessert pizza features ingredients said to get you in the mood.
The sweet pizza includes passion fruit, raspberries, figs, Nutella, almonds, chocolate sauce and ice cream on Bath Pizza Co's homemade dough.
The “Valentino” (perfect for sharing) is served with 2 glasses of Prosecco. Costing £17 the aphrodisiac pizza will be available exclusively on Wednesday 14th February.
Owner Alex Peters said: “We’d discussed the idea of a Valentine’s special for a while. Our chefs Jonah and Jack have been working on some ideas over the past couple of weeks, inspired by our team trip to Naples. The ingredients aren't obvious combinations but together they actually taste fantastic!”
If sales go well Bath Pizza Co have said it could become a regular on the menu.
Peters added: “Some of our regulars have told us they’ll come in on the Thursday and let us know if the Valentino lived up to its name!”
Bath Pizza Co are also asking the public to suggest Easter pizza specials. Submit your ideas here →
The Valentino is the ultimate aphrodisiac pizza
The Valentino special will run on Wednesday 14th February
The Valentino pizza is a dessert sweet pizza
It’s ingredients are: pomegranate, figs, raspberries, Nutella, hazelnuts
It is served with 2 glasses of Prosecco
It will cost £17 (includes Prosecco)
The aphrodisiac pizza could become a permanent menu item if sales go well
Bath Pizza Co is the sister business of Green Park Brasserie
Bath Pizza Co hired a professional pizza taster in November 2017
Bath Pizza Co are based at Green Park Station in Bath
Bath Pizza Co is an independent, family run business
We're looking for ideas for our Easter specials. Simply fill in the form below.
The winner whose idea is selected will receive pizza and drinks for 4 over the Easter weekend!
We’re very excited to announce our partnership with Bath based Olympian Ben Fletcher.
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We’re partnering with Ben as he prepares to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020 having represented Great Britain in his Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Now competing for Team Ireland, Ben is based at the University of Bath Sports Training Village and has become a Bath Pizza Co regular.
Ben Fletcher said: “I’m very excited with the partnership between myself and Bath Pizza Company. At Bath Pizza Company many of pizzas have half the calories in them then most of the high street chains. Combine that with the quality locally sourced ingredients from Bath Farmers’ Market and the likes of Tunley Farm Butchers, you can see that the pizzas made at Bath Pizza Company are worlds apart from your average pizza. Bath Pizza Company also offer delicious gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options to match anybody’s dietary needs.”
Alex Peters, Bath Pizza Co said: “We’re delighted to be working with Ben. Our product is much healthier and leaner than that of the major chains of the pizza world. To have a world class athlete championing our product is testament to the quality of ingredients we use and the skill of our chefs. Community is at the heart of what we do at both Bath Pizza Co and Green Park Brasserie - whether that’s supporting local arts festivals, performance groups or environmental campaigns. To be supporting a local Olympian is fantastic.”
Ben Fletcher and Bath Pizza Co will be running several competitions throughout 2018 for the chance to win one on one and group training sessions with the Grand Prix Gold medalist.
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DOB: 13/03/1992
Category: 100kg
Grade: 2nd Dan
Club: Pinewood/Team Bath
Hometown: Wokingham
Area: NHC
Coach: Juergen Klinger
Bath Pizza Co visit Napoli
We’ve just returned to Bath from Napoli, the home pizza!
Each year we plan a research trip to see how other pizzerias around the world ply their trade. From menus to marketing and process to ingredients it's always useful to see how other pizza restaurants operate.
This year Andrew, Alex, Jack and Jonah spent 3 days in Napoli exploring the city, its history, cuisine and culture. Keep an eye out for our Napoli inspired dishes on our specials menu.
What a year it’s been! A huge thank you to all of our customers, producers, suppliers and everyone who has helped us grow over the past 12 months. The Bath Pizza Co team are heading out to Napoli shortly to celebrate a great year and visit some of Europe's most famous pizzerias.
In the meantime, here’s a round up of how 2017 looked and some of our highlights.
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Now a firm favourite on our bar, Iford Cider are as local as it gets. Just a few miles outside of Bath, Joe and the team produce a cracking range of ciders. Crafted on the Iford Estate in Bradford-on-Avon, we serve Iford Cider’s Medium Dry cider which washes down beautifully with our Tunley Farm Chicken and Pesto pizza.
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Being based at Green Park Station, Bath means we’re spoilt for choice with the Bath Farmers’ Market in town every Saturday. A matter of metres from our oven, we’re able to source the freshest and the best when it comes to quality ingredients and keeping our menu interesting! This year we’ve introduced a range of specials and new permanent Farmers’ Market pizzas to our menu.
We worked with a local DoP to produce an little promo video back in February and March. We’d love to know what you think of our short film. Ping us a tweet.
Grab a Margherita / Pepperoni for £5 as part of @VisitBath’s midweek offers! #midweekmadness #eatlocal #eatfresh (Tues-Thurs, 12-4pm) pic.twitter.com/NURIq2oQND
— BathPizzaCo (@BathPizzaCo) 1 March 2017
With 12 months under our belt of trading, we decided to keep our £5 lunch deal running as it had been so popular with our customers. By popular demand and with a wonderful loyal customer base we’re pleased to be able to offer this pizza deal every Tues, Weds, Thurs lunch time between 12 and 4pm.
May was a fantastic month as we welcomed a series of festival events with Bath Festivals and Bath Spa University. With Kingswood School performing in the station we greeted hundreds of guests for one of the best atmospheres we’ve seen at Green Park Station.
Bath Spa students hosted a MayFest beer festival and a Food Tour festival where we collaborated with our beer truck and Bratwurst stall. We’re looking forward to partnering again with the university to host more great events in 2018.
2017 marked 25 years of business for our sister business Green Park Brasserie.
Since picking up the keys in 1992 the business has developed into one of Bath’s most popular independent restaurants with live music four nights a week.
We're now stocking these little beauties! Get yourself down for a pizza, pint/prosecco/soft drink & a @MarshfieldIces for just £12.50 😃 pic.twitter.com/IhviHFEG1l
— BathPizzaCo (@BathPizzaCo) 3 August 2017
We love working with local producers and suppliers. This summer we welcomed Marshfield Ice Cream to our menu. A few miles north of Bath, these guys are kings when it comes to cream and are part of our £12.50 deal.
Bath Folk Festival #live #music at the #bath #folk #festival #bathlife #goodvibes
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Every year the Bath Folk Festival comes to Green Park Station and Green Park Brasserie. This year we welcomed several local musicians to play Bath Pizza Co under the vaulted Victorian roof. We love welcoming these guys who bring a great crowd and a fantastic atmosphere! Keep an eye out for 2018’s live music line up.
Every year we get involved with the Great Bath Feast as Bath celebrates all things food and drink.
This year we put on a local beer festival and live music show as we welcomed a whole host of guest beers from Bristol Beer Factory’s extensive range, a combination of Butcombe guest ales and guest peach lager, Jubel to name a few.
This was one of our most enjoyable days in 2017 and we're now planning more live music session from Easter throughout the summer months - watch this space.
There’s a job going for a professional pizza taster https://t.co/JOIbR582i9
— Metro (@MetroUK) 11 October 2017
October was a very busy month for us at Bath Pizza Co. We picked up a Gold Taste of the West Award, welcomed the University of Bath for an Oktoberfest party and made the headlines with our professional pizza job. We later hired the awesome Mike for the roll.
We've just noticed we made the news with @EvieSchultz & @KULR last month 😁 https://t.co/Rp2lMc2yaU pic.twitter.com/r0JYUtSvVi
— BathPizzaCo (@BathPizzaCo) 14 November 2017
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Another busy month for the team at Bath Pizza Co with more events and busy evenings as the cold months moved in. We also launched our pizza roulette challenge which ran as a special for the week!
With Christmas parties in Bath in full swing, we welcomed new lines to our bar in December.
In addition to the very popular Independence Pale Ale from Bristol Beer Factory and our locally producer cider from Iford Cider a few miles from Bath; we welcomed Stowford Press Cider and Holsten Vier.
Stowford Press, a pale straw, bright and luminous coloured cider has a strong fruity aroma and is developed during the slow maturation period producing a delicious flavour of crisp cider apples.
Holsten Vier, a pale lager was first imported from Germany in 1952 and has been incredibly popular ever since. Holsten Vier and Stowford Press are both part of our £10 pizza and pint offer.
Thank you to everyone who made 2017 an awesome year!
We can't wait for the Bath Festival 2018! Last year we welcomed hundreds of customers during the May celebrations and are looking forward to doing so again this year with a varied programme of arts, music and performances.
Here are a few pictures from last year's Party in the City at Green Park Station during the Bath Festival 2017.
The Bath Pizza Co team will be heading to the home of pizza, Naples on Sunday 7th - Tuesday 9th of January to tour some of the Europe's most famous pizzerias, restaurants and bars... and of course, to soak up the city's cultural sites.
After a very busy 2017 Bath Pizza Co has grown considerably and we're taking some time to explore the origins of pizza and reflect on a great 12 months.
This year we've:
Owner, Alex Peters said: "2017 has been great. The Bath Pizza Co team have put in a huge shift through the year and we're now buzzing to get to Naples to explore pizza at its roots and the pizza culture of Italy. Over the year we've hosted some fantastic events and collaborated with several local arts and festival organisations to make Green Park Station come alive and can't wait to head to Italy to celebrate the past twelve months.
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"This year we've really enjoyed refining and improving our menu as well as growing our name in Bath. The tweaks we've made to our pizza menu this year have gone down very well and our customer base continues to grow across Bath. We're really looking forward to 2018!"
Bath Pizza Co will still be open for business during the Naples tour in January
Looking for the best things to do in Bath? We've put together our top ten 'best things to do in Bath' to make sure you get the most out of your visit to Bath. From Bath's architectural gems and the best views across Bath to the must see places in the city centre, we've put together a visual guide to the top ten things to see and do in the city of Bath. So without further ado...
Have we missed any of your top tips for Bath?
Let us know some of your best things to do when visiting Bath @bathpizzaco on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
You might have read on a small news website called BBC News that we recently advertised for a professional pizza taster.
You can now get paid actual money to be an actual professional pizza-taster https://t.co/WSzS9l92Tv pic.twitter.com/TLegJktVl6
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) October 16, 2017
There’s a job going for a professional pizza taster https://t.co/JOIbR582i9
— Metro (@MetroUK) October 11, 2017
After sifting 4,693 applications from around the world, we're now buzzing to announce the recent arrival of Mike, our pro pizza taster. Mike will be working on our menu, reviewing each pizza and developing ideas and concepts that we will take into 2018.
For similar roles in the future follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear!
We're delighted to have been awarded 'Gold' status for the 2017/18 Taste of the West Awards!
Taste of the West are the largest independent regional food group in the UK, championing the fantastic local food and drink from the region across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Supporting Somerset and the West's farmers, producers and suppliers across the region is something we at Bath Pizza Co. are very proud of, enabling us to create fantastic pizza for the people of Bath. To win the Gold award is a great achievement for such a young business.
We make our own dough (and gluten free dough) on site and have been refining our menu over the past 18 months since we opened in April 2016. The award from Taste of the West sits alongside Bath Pizza Co.'s Bath Good Food Awards nomination and The Bath Magazine's 'The Delicious Guide to Bath 2017' feature.
Owner, Alex Peters said: "Winning this award is a reflection of the hard work and commitment to fantastic food from our team. We're incredibly lucky to have such a diverse range of local producers on our doorstep with the Bath Farmers' Market just metres from us every Saturday. Working with a range of farmers and suppliers in Bath and further across Somerset and the South West has allowed us to carefully curate a menu which delights and excites our customers. We're continually testing ideas through our changing specials menu so to receive this award from Taste of the West is credit to our chefs and team who have made Bath Pizza Co. such a success here at Green Park Station."
Bath Pizza Co. can also be found on Deliveroo.
Opens 24th November 2016
Celebrate the best photography of Bath, by the people of Bath
Evening preview: 6-7pm, Weds 23rd November 2016 with Bath's best wood fired pizza and wine - all welcome.
Celebrate the best photography of Bath, by the Bath Instagrammers community.
Lead image: @jongodfreyphotos
We're delighted to announce that we'll be supporting a new exhibition at our sister business the Green Park Brasserie (the Braz), Bath.
Partnering with the @igersBath group, the exhibition will celebrate the outstanding photography of the city of Bath by some of Bath's best photographers. The exhibition will feature 25 of the best images of Bath, taken from entries made on the #igersBathGreenPark hashtag on Instagram.
Some of the exhibition entries so far:
Image credits: @SixSevenSix and @AlixeLay
Over 700 images have been entered to exhibit. The IgersBath network moderators, Lloyd, Mitch and Ella will curate the show, with an evening view taking place on Wednesday 23rd November, 2016 between 6 and 7pm - free wine and pizza from us!
The private view will give guests the opportunity to have a sneak peak at the fantastic images of Bath, and with thousands of Christmas customers to the Braz, the exhibition prints will also be for sale during the exhibition run.
Alex Peters, Green Park Brasserie said: "We're proud to have supported Bath's designers and artists over the last 24 years. The mantra for both the Braz and Bath Pizza Co has been to create great menus based on locally sourced produce - having an exhibition that reflects the wonderful local architecture and landscapes of Bath will be a great fit."
Inside the Green Brasserie Brasserie, Voted Bath's Best Independent Restaurant
Lloyd Evans, one of @igersbath's moderators said: "Instagrammers Bath is a photography community, hosted within the Instagram app. We aim to bring together people with a common interest, photography and a love for the city they live in. We want to encourage people to be tourists in their own city, so by using the #igersBath hashtag, they can find and explore places they haven't before, and find inspiration on their doorstep. Then if they use the same hashtag when sharing their photos, they can help others do the same!"
We recently revealed 5 of the best things to do in Bath during the Christmas period. Of course the Bath Christmas Market featured alongside some of the city's other wonderful places of interest, including Prior Park Gardens and the Bath Thermae Spa.
We’re preparing our sister business Green Park Brasserie’s Christmas stall and thought we’d put together a handy guide to planning a visit to the Bath Christmas Market 2016 for residents, first timers, and seasoned market goers. So here's our tuppence worth for planning a trip to the Bath Christmas Market this year.
The market runs from 24th November to 11th December this year. The market gets incredibly busy especially during the weekends, so where possible, try to avoid visiting on the 26/27 November, 3/4 December and 10/11 December weekends. Bath sees hundreds of thousands of extra visitors to the city during the market so if you can make a week-day visit, you’ll get a lot more out of your trip.
The Bath Christmas Market is probably the best Christmas market in the country. Yes, we’re slightly biased, but having visited Christmas markets across the UK in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton, Winchester and a whole load more, none match up to ours!
From the bustling atmosphere created by the lit up wooden chalets and volume of visitors to the presence of the Bath Abbey, architecture of the Roman Baths and cobbled streets and lanes which provide a stunning visual backdrop, this Bath Christmas Market is a cut above the rest. With so many local traders and unique gifts available to buy, the landscape and shopping experience isn’t matched anywhere else.
The Bath Christmas Market will officially open at 10am on Thursday 24th November 2016. Christmas decorations and lighting is beginning to pop up around the city already though!
Different times throughout the week. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the market will close at 7pm. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Bath Christmas Market will close at 8.30pm. On Sundays the market will shut at 6pm. The market will come to an end at 6pm on Sunday 11th December.
Bath’s Christmas Market is one of the UK’s few markets to boast such a high local trader percentage. In fact over 83% of the Bath Christmas Market traders are from Bath and the South West. For a full break down of who is trading and where, check out the themed stall holder break down on the official website.
Finding parking in Bath throughout the Christmas period is something you might have to ask Santa for as an early gift. Car parks get very full very quickly, however, the city’s park and ride service is highly recommended by the market planning team as the most efficient way to get in and out of the city if you are visiting Bath by car.
Alternatively if you’re coming from afar by rail, the market is less than 5 minutes stroll from Bath Spa train station. Coach trips to the market are also a pretty good option as with dedicated drop off points you won’t have to worry about the parking problems.
Be sure to check out Visit Bath’s dedicated Bath Christmas Market website. The Visit Bath team have provided a fantastic resource to help you plan your visit wherever you’re visiting Bath from.
You’ll recognise some friendly faces from the Green Park Brasserie who will be trading this year at the Bath Christmas Market. We’ll be keeping them going with the occasional pizza and local ale from our pizza oven here at Green Park Station. The Braz stall will be on the main Abbey Churchyard site. They’ll be selling fantastic German Bratwurst sausages, mulled wine and christmas ciders.
The countdown to Christmas in Bath is on. The Bath Christmas Market will soon be taking shape and from Wednesday the 16th November, the Christmas lights will be lighting up the city.
Bath certainly comes into its own during the autumn and winter seasons and with Christmas fast approaching, Bath will see an extra 400,000 visitors descend upon the city for the Bath Christmas Market alone.
We’re preparing our special Christmas pizza which we’ll be serving up during the December Bath Farmers’ Markets here at Green Park Station. We’ll be running a slightly smaller seating area throughout December as the Green Park Brasserie marquee takes over the main outdoor space for our Christmas party revellers. We will of course still be offering a takeaway service and will be bringing wood fired pizza from our oven to your door with a little help from our friends, Deliveroo.
In the mean time, we’ve put together a Christmas in Bath guide to help you plan your time, whether you're a visitor or resident. Our list includes and handful of the must-dos, where to get away from the crowds and a few off the beaten path recommendations.
What Bath guide would be complete without one of the UK’s best Christmas markets? Our sister business the Braz has been trading at the Bath Christmas Market for a number of years now. Set against the backdrop of the Bath Abbey, Roman Baths and Abbey Green the headline event for Christmas in Bath, this is one not to miss.
Top tip: visit midweek and either earlier in the day or later into the evening - the Bath Christmas Market can get very busy with people travelling from all over the UK to make the trip.
Possibly one of Bath’s slightly hidden gems due to its location, the National Trust’s Prior Park Gardens is certainly one of the city’s great assets. About one mile from the city centre of Bath, the Gardens are worth the rather steep hill you'll be met with. Certainly gets the blood flowing.
Take in stunning vistas of what might be the best view of Bath and of course the beautiful Palladian Bridge and architecture of what is now Prior Park School. The gardens were designed in the 18th century by the poet Alexander Pope and the landscape gardener Capability Brown and are best visited on a crisp clear days for those framed views of Bath down through the Prior Park Gardens valley. Walkers can also pick up the Bath Skyline Walk from here which takes a fantastic route across the hills and viewpoints overlooking Bath.
Top tip: get your walking boots out. The pathways can be slippery as you’ll be traversing different terrains! While the walking is up and down hill some of the pathways can be slippery in especially during the winter months.
Perfect for couples on a weekend break in Bath, you won’t be spending too long in your towelling robe on the terraces during the winter, but the views across the city aren't half bad. Escape the bustling shopping period over Christmas, put your feet up and enjoy the different spa treatments and pools available.
Top tip: check out the Twilight package for those sunsets views.
Following the Holburne Museum’s recent redevelopment - completed in 2011, this architectural marvel is worth a visit purely for its design alone - let alone its collection. Combining a stunning 18th century design with a contemporary extension to house new gallery spaces and visitor facilities the Holburne Museum is nestled against Sydney Gardens just outside of Bath’s city centre. The gardens are fantastic for taking in the Avon and Somerset Canal and were often visited by Jane Austen who lived a stone’s throw from the park at 4 Sydney Place.
Back into the warm and within the Museum’s collection you’ll find wonderfully displayed 19th-century paintings and changing temporary exhibitions and displays. Entrance is free, however, temporary exhibitions are paid.
Top tip: Journey from town. The 5 minute walk from Bath city centre to the Holburne Museum will take you along one of Bath's grandest streets, Great Pulteney Street. The Georgian architectural planning of framing buildings up the vista from Laura Place to the Museum is one of Bath’s finest examples of design.
Off set a few of those Christmas chocolates in advance with a run around the north of Bath’s city centre and for the more adventurous take on Lansdown hill and the Bath Racecourse - a beautiful stretch of green space to run around on a clear day. A loop starting from the Circus along the Royal Crescent, up to Lansdown past Beckford's Tower and back down will create a great 10km circuit run around Bath for those enjoy a mixed surface and hill run.
