Plans for new Bath Rugby Stadium to be displayed to the public

Bath Rugby has confirmed that the club will be revealing new designs to the public for the redevelopment of the current stadium at The Rec.

The stadium plans will go on show at the club’s final home game against the Saracens on Saturday 6 May from 14:00-16:00, as well as Wednesday 10 May at Widcombe Social Club from 11:00-19:00. The plans will also be available online at www.bathrugby.com from Saturday 6 May.

Stakeholder and public feedback obtained during previous consultations has influenced the new stadium design, which Bath Rugby plan to submit to Bath & North East Somerset Council this summer.

The previous scheme, shared pre-pandemic, has evolved significantly, and the project team are looking forward to sharing the stadium’s designs and benefits.

As part of the redevelopment, the public riverside space to the West of The Rec will be widened, creating a more inviting and usable space, on match days and non-match days, and the structure itself will allow for greater community use. Sustainability and environmentally friendly materials are key to the new proposals.

The proposed capacity of the stadium will increase to 18,000, with increased provision for accessibility needs, as well as providing a new permanent home for Bath Rugby Foundation.

Bath Rugby Chief Executive Tarquin McDonald said: “After decades of conversation, we are confident the plans we will submit this summer will both excite and reassure the people of Bath."

“Our club, your club, is the heart of our city and now is the time to bring a stadium that will service world-class men’s and women’s rugby, and our community, all year-round.”