Bath is a World Heritage city, famous for its Roman Baths, honey-coloured Georgian terraces and grand public rooms. Events here tend to be stylish and refined, and they call for entertainment that's just as polished.
Celebrating in Georgian splendour
Bath has some of the most famous event rooms in England, no exaggeration. The Assembly Rooms are a set of interconnecting Georgian rooms, the Roman Baths and Pump Room offer ceremonies and receptions beside the ancient baths, and the Guildhall is a historic Georgian venue with larger capacity. The Royal Crescent Hotel, in the middle of the famous Crescent, has elegant interiors and secluded gardens.
Rooms like these were designed for socialising, and close-up magic fits that tradition. It's a conversation starter that suits candlelit dinners, chandeliered ballrooms and garden drinks alike.
These rooms are run by the city's historic venues team and are in demand year round, so it's worth checking your booking dates and timings with them before you book entertainment.
Country house weddings outside the city
Many couples marry just outside Bath, at country house hotels such as The Bath Priory, a Georgian house in four acres of gardens, or in the villages of the Avon Valley. These weddings tend to be smaller and more intimate.
With fewer guests, a single magician can spend real time with each group and get to know them a little. And guests tend to remember that personal touch.
Homewood, out towards Freshford, is another country house hotel that's popular for weddings, with gardens and exclusive hire.
Booking a Bath magician for private dinners
Bath attracts a lot of visiting groups: company retreats, reunion weekends and private dining parties. A magician at a private dinner adds something unexpected without disrupting the meal.
For business events, consider a short mind reading performance after dinner. It works brilliantly in a smaller room where everyone can see and take part.
Bath's spa and its theatre scene also draw a lot of hen and birthday weekends, and a magician can add a nice surprise to a private dinner on one of those trips.
Practical tips for Bath
The city centre has limited parking and some historic venues have strict rules on arrival times and where suppliers can unload. Share these with us when you book.
Bath's venues are in high demand for weddings, particularly in late spring and summer. Once you have your date, send us an enquiry and we'll check who is available.
Weddings in a World Heritage city
Getting married in Bath is a real occasion. Many couples hold their ceremony in one of the historic rooms and then move to a reception elsewhere in the city or out in the countryside.
That can mean guests walking through the streets or waiting while you have photos taken in front of the Royal Crescent or the Abbey. A magician waiting at the reception venue keeps guests entertained and makes the wait fly by.
If you're planning a smaller wedding with a long, relaxed dinner, think about a short set at each table between courses. It's personal, charming and fits perfectly with a long Georgian dining room.
It's also easy to get here by train from London Paddington and Bristol, which is useful if you're organising a corporate event with guests coming from further away.
