Brutalist Church in Batheaston: A Case for Preservation Over Demolition Saturday, October 11, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage bath batheaston church preservation reuse sustainability community In the village of Batheaston near Bath, a unique example of Brutalist architecture—the Church of the Good Shepherd—is facing imminent demolition. Closed in 2020, the Diocese of Clifton has permission to replace it with four … Read More
Beloved Café in Batheaston Thrives After a Decade Amid Industry Challenges Saturday, October 4, 2025 café batheaston celebrities independent hospitality business challenges jameelajamil andrewlincoln anniversary Gather, a charming café nestled in the trendy suburb of Batheaston, is celebrating its tenth anniversary despite facing numerous challenges over the years. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and celebrity clientele, the … Read More
Omaze-Won Bath House Becomes Exclusive Holiday Rental Saturday, October 4, 2025 omaze bath holidaylet historichome luxuryrental batheaston prizedraw sykes tourism property Batheaston House, a stunning £4 million property located just outside Bath, has been transformed into a high-end holiday rental by its new owners, Paul Knight and Justin Snowdon. The couple won the six-bedroom, 12-sleeper … Read More
Batheaston Art Trail 2025: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage Friday, September 26, 2025 batheaston arttrail creativity suffragette workshops artists heritage sculpture painting valley The Batheaston Art Trail returns in 2025, marking its 5th anniversary with an impressive showcase of creativity and heritage. Taking place over the weekend of September 27 and 28, this popular West Country event invites … Read More
Village Appeals to Save Unique Brutalist Church from Demolition Wednesday, August 27, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage conservation community batheaston church demolition planning diocese Residents of Batheaston, a village near Bath, are urging the Bishop of Clifton to grant them the opportunity to purchase the Church of the Good Shepherd before it is demolished. This striking brutalist church, built in 1967, … Read More
Residents Rally Against Controversial Housing Development in Historic Batheaston Village Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston housing conservation heritage brutalism development community architecture planning campaign Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a new housing development approved by the council, which involves demolishing the 1960s Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd to make way for four modern … Read More