Bath’s one of the biggest indie film centres of the Southwest. Catch some exclusive early screenings at the FilmBath Festival or join in at a sing-along screening at Bath's beloved Little Theatre Cinema (if it's good enough for Wes Anderson....) For a more luxurious cinematic experience, there’s the centrally-located Everyman Cinema.
Bath punches high when it comes to art, with a range of different privately-owned galleries in the city. In addition to the Holburne Museum and the Museum of East Asian Art there’s also the Victoria Art Gallery, the council-run art museum with an interesting s collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
Literature students are also spoiled for choice. In addition to the big name draws at Bath Festival every May, there are also numerous opportunities to hear from authors through Toppings Bath’s regular author events.
We love: The Victoria Art Gallery is one of the best free art galleries in the country with some amazing touring exhibitions - filled with inspiration for anyone on a creative arts degree.
As the only UK’s only UNESCO World Heritage city, Bath is uniquely itself. From the Roman Baths to the iconic regency-era Royal Crescent, a stroll around the city is like stepping back in time. It’s no wonder it’s a firm favourite for film and TV productions like Bridgerton!
However, it’s not all bonnets and poison pen letters. Aside from a whole host of independent eateries and quirky shops, Bath is a city rich in museums. Whether it’s miniature art at the Holburne or the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia at the Museum of East Asian Art, Bath’s range of museums are as eclectic and charming as the city itself. It’s a great place for studying History or Heritage Management for that very reason!
Bath may be synonymous with the work of Jane Austen, but it also inspired work of a distinctly more gothic tinge. A teenaged Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein whilst living in Bath. There are museums dedicated to both – surefire inspiration if you’re enrolled on one of our well-renowned Creative Writing courses.
Even better, most of Bath’s museums and galleries offer free entry to Bath Spa students.
We love: For fans of Americana, there’s the American Museum of Bath. For the best views of the city, head up the Bath Abbey Tower on one of their tours.