Bath has long attracted directors and producers eager to feature the city’s stunning Georgian architecture and surrounding manor houses and countryside on both the big and small screen.
The city features in Hollywood hits including Les Misérables, The Duchess, and Vanity Fair. On the small screen, the cobbled Queen Street stood in for Victorian England in a special episode of Sherlock. More recently, you might have noticed Bath in The Trial of Christine Keeler and Belgravia, and the city had a starring role in detective drama McDonald and Dodds – now on its second series.
Bath’s latest starring role as a location comes courtesy of Bridgerton. The series, which has now become Netflix’s most watched series ever, is set in the Regency era and produced by Shonda Rhimes and stars none other than Julie Andrews as narrator.
The Guildhall
The Guildhall is conveniently situated in the heart of the city near the Pump Room and the Roman Baths and was used to film one of the ball scenes in Bridgerton and has a maximum capacity of 360 guests. An impressive setting for a wedding ceremony and reception, the Georgian interiors and grand staircases make a magnificent backdrop for a celebration. The large Banqueting Room is also an ideal location for a conference, with a number of useful syndicate rooms in the building. The venue is available for hire during the day and in the evening.
Image - The Guildhall
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Taking centre-stage in Bridgerton is the Royal Crescent – one of the UK’s finest examples of Georgian architecture and used in the series for many horse and carriage scenes. In the middle of the Crescent sits the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, five-star haven of elegance and tranquillity with 45 bedrooms set in an acre of glorious gardens. Meetings and events or up to 60 guests can be held in luxurious spaces, from The Sheridan Room to The Library, which can be configured in any way needed, from boardroom-style to more relaxed garden meetings, as part of exclusive delegate packages and tailored event planning guidance.
With five-star meetings facilities sitting alongside uniquely designed bedrooms, each full of character and modern-day charm; award-winning dishes created and served with pride; tranquil and quiet gardens; and an idyllic spa with indulgent treatments, you can be sure of a memorable event.
Image - The Royal Crescent Hotel, Credit Alexy Fedorenko
Holburne Museum
The Holburne Museum is a great location for private events for up to 100 people. Situated in Sydney Gardens where Jane Austen spent a lot of her time while she lived in Bath and overlooking one of the grandest streets in the city Great Pulteney Street, the Holburne Museum’s Garden Café and Terrace is the perfect venue for celebrations and corporate events.
The museum can provide a variety of catering using only the finest ingredients, sourced as close to home as possible. Surround yourself with fine art in The Brownsword Gallery seating up to 100 people while the Davidson Gallery is suited to more intimate gatherings and events for up to 30 people.
Image - Holburne Museum
Hotel Indigo Bath
Hotel Indigo Bath opened on South Parade – a grand Georgian terrace in the centre of the city – in the Autumn of 2020. The hotel was used in the filming of series 2 of ITV’s recent detective drama McDonald and Dodds. The Parlour meeting room has capacity for 10 people so is perfect for small meetings. Facilities include Wi-Fi, a large flat screen tv for presentations, flip charts and conference phone.
Image - Hotel Indigo Bath ,Credit Veerle Evans
Bath Rugby
Close to Pulteney Wier and Pultney Bridge, which was used in the 2012 film version of Les Misérables and for the recent series of MacDonald and Dodds, is Bath Rugby Stadium. No other city can lay claim to having a sports stadium nestled right in the centre of a World Heritage Site! Les Misérables featuring an all-star cast, used the bridge – which can be seen from the stands of the stadium – as the location where Javert, played by Russell Crowe, takes his own life in a dramatic, plot-impinging scene.
With several boxes, suites and lounges Bath Rugby is a great option for sporting fans. Hire a box (for up to 20 people) to watch the match in luxury and experience great hospitality or hire one of the rooms for a conference or meeting.
Image - Pulteney Bridge
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Gold Course
Located in Wiltshire, just outside of Bath, Bowood House and Gardens and the wider Estate have been used for several popular dramas including Poldark and Sanditon, as well as the more recent Downton Abbey film.
Situated at the heart of the Bowood Estate in spectacular countryside, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort provides an impressive setting for corporate events, including day and 24-hour meetings, conferences, product launches, exhibitions and celebrations, accommodating up to 240 delegates for meetings and 176 guests for private dining. The 18-hole championship golf course is the perfect location for a corporate golf day and with 2000 acres of parkland, Bowood also offers the ideal destination for rides and drives, test drives and family fun days.
Image - Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
To discuss hosting your event in Bristol or the surrounding areas contact the Meet Bristol & Bath team on events@meetbristolbath.co.uk or make an enquiry.
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An historic and opulent building that has served Bath’s business needs since the 1700s. With large capacity space, break-out rooms and contemporary facilities, this is the city’s prime conference venue.
The Royal Crescent Hotel offers a unique and exclusive experience for your occasion.
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