End of an Era as Beloved Bath Ice Cream Man Hangs Up His Scoop Saturday, October 25, 2025 bath icecream royalvictoriapark retirement tradition community family summer legacy localhero After 43 years of spreading smiles and scooping treats, Paul Watkins is retiring from his cherished role as Bath’s iconic ice cream man. For over four decades, Paul has been a familiar and friendly figure at Royal Victoria … Read More
Restoration Plans for Historic Royal Victoria Park Pond Underway Wednesday, September 17, 2025 royalvictoriapark pond restoration sustainability wessexwater bathcouncil climate heritage community watermanagement Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Wessex Water, is taking decisive steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cherished Royal Victoria Park pond. Over recent years, maintaining sufficient … Read More
Beloved Bath Park Pond Dries Up Amid Climate Change Concerns Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath pond climatechange drought heatwave royalvictoriapark wildlife conservation sustainability environment A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed … Read More
Picture-Perfect Bath Park Named One of the UK’s Best Green Spaces Sunday, June 22, 2025 bath royalvictoriapark greenspaces hiddengem parks nature uk ranking gardens tranquility Royal Victoria Park in Bath has been ranked among the top parks in the UK, earning praise for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning landscapes. Despite being dubbed a “hidden gem,” the park enjoys widespread … Read More