WHERE YOUR DISCOVERY CARD CAN SAVE YOU MONEY - PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHOW YOUR DISCOVERY CARD TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS (DISCOVERY CARD HOLDER ONLY).
NEW OFFERS & CHANGES:
B-LOCAL. New scheme by The Bath BID aimed at people who live and work in Bath and North East Somerset. Some of the city's finest eating and drinking establishments have developed special treats and benefits for you to enjoy mid-week during school term times. Make your selection, pop along with some proof that you live or work in the city (Discovery Card, employee badge, proof of address etc) and enjoy the benefits of being a local. See www.bathbid.co.uk for more details.
MRS. POTTS CHOCOLATE HOUSE, 7 York St, Bath, BA1 1NQ, Mrs.Potts Chocolate House serves a delicious selection of chocolate-inspired desserts, hot chocolates and other goodies. Enjoy a slice of their famous chocolate dream cake and a cup of tea whilst enjoying stunning views over the Roman Baths and Abbey. Perfect for couples, families or just a quick cup of tea! Discovery Card holders receive 10% off 7 days of the week. www.mrspottschocolatehouse.co.uk.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
AMERICAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD. 50% off normal admission for the card holder. Children under 14 with card holder also 50% off. Children 15+ with no card will not receive a discount. https://americanmuseum.org
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH. Free entry. Check for opening times as rooms may be closed for private functions. www.bathvenues.co.uk
BATH ABBEY, Footprint Behind-the-Scenes Tours. 2 for 1 (usually Adults £10, Children £5). Tickets can be purchased from the Abbey Shop up to 2 days in advance. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am and 2pm, Thursdays 2pm. Suitable for ages 7+. Put on hard hats and take a sneak peek at the historic floor as it is saved from collapse and its 891 memorial stones are conserved. Discover the history of the floor, why it is collapsing and the complex work carried out as part of the Abbey's Footprint Project. Tours last about 1hr 15 mins, please check times and availability at www.bathabbey.org, 01225 422462 visits@bathabbey.org.
BATH ABBEY TOWER TOURS - 2 for 1 entry. Behind the scenes tours visiting the ringing chamber and bell chamber and even sit behind the clock face. On the roof you will have the best vantage point in Bath to enjoy spectacular views of the city . 212 steps to the top of the Tower, arranged in two spiral staircases with an opportunity to rest in between. Full guided tour takes 45-50 minutes. Adults £8, children (5-15yrs) £4. 01225 422462. www.bathabbey.org.
BATH POSTAL MUSEUM 27 Northgate Steet, Bath, BA1 1AJ – Half price entry. Open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-5pm (last viewing 4:30pm) Thursday, Friday & Sat 2pm-5pm (last viewing 4:30pm). Two exhibitions: the popular story of the Royal mailcoach and the display of damaged wreck envelopes that have been actually delivered to their recipients, sometimes months later. Wreck Mail : Letters from the Deep. www.bathpostalmuseum.org
BECKFORD'S TOWER AND MUSEUM (Currently closed), Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH. 50% discount. 01225 460705. Open 2 March until 27 October, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Exhibition: Pictures and Postcards: Beckford's Souvenirs. Download trail here. www.beckfordstower.org.uk
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE. On the Wiltshire/Somerset border and only 9 miles from Bath, stands this fortified mansion, occupied for 300 years by the Hungerford family and today their intriguing, yet sometimes gruesome stories are told through graphic interpretation panels and a free audio tour.One free entry with one full paying adult. Until 31 March, open Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. 1 April - 30 September, open 10am-6pm, inc BH. 1 - 31 October, open 10am-5pm. From 1 November, open 10am-4pm. Click here for more information.
FASHION MUSEUM BATH (Currently closed), Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH - Free entry. Open January & February 10.30am-5pm, March-October 10.30am-6pm, November & December 10.30am-5pm (last entry 1hr before close). www.fashionmuseum.co.uk.
HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY, 19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL. 50% discount. Open 2 February until 1 January 2020, weekdays 1pm-5pm; weekends and Bank Holidays, 10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm). The home of astronomer and musician William Herschel and his comet-discovering sister Caroline. See the workshop where he designed telescopes, and garden from which he discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. Explore the universe in the Star Vault film show. Exhibition: Invisible Light: William Herschel and Infrared. www.herschelmuseum.org.uk
JANE AUSTEN CENTRE , 40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT – 10% discount on entry to card holders and 10% off purchases in the Regency Tea Room. Celebrating Bath's most famous resident. Until 29 October: open daily 9.45am-5.30pm; July & Aug: 9.30am-6pm; Nov-Mar: Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9.45am-5.30pm. Last full entry to the Exhibition and Tea Room 1hr before closing time. Gift Shop remains open until the Centre closes. Closed 25 & 26 December & 1 January. www.janeausten.co.uk.
MUSEUM OF BATH ARCHITECTURE, Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, Paragon, Bath, BA1 5NA. 50% discount. Open until 24 November, weekdays 1pm-5pm, weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm). Discover the story behind Bath's elegant C18th architecture via models, maps, films, cross-sections, tools and photographs. Famous Bath model of the Georgian City. www.museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk.
MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK, Julian Road, Bath, BA1 2RH – £1 off all entries/categories. Open daily 10.30am-5pm until 31 October, then weekends only until 31 March. 01225 318348. www.bath-at-work.org.uk
MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART, 12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ – 50% discount. 01225 464640. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sundays 12pm-5pm, closed Mondays & BH. Closed Christmas to New Year. The only UK museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia, with collections representing more than 7,000 years of artistry and craftsmanship.
NO. 1 ROYAL CRESCENT, BA1 2LR. 50% discount. 01225 428126. Open 16 February to 1 January 2020, daily 10am-5pm, (last entry 4pm). Step into the past and experience what life was like 250 years ago for Bath's rich and fashionable residents - and their servants. Dress up before you wander the 10 decorated rooms and corridors. Award-winning disability features.
ROMAN BATHS - Free entry - Jan & Feb 9.30am-6pm, Mar-9 April 9am-6pm, 10-13 April 9am-8pm, 14 April-19 Jun 9am-6pm, 20 Jun-31 Aug 9am-10pm, Sep-Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Dec 9.30am-6pm (last entry 1hr before close). www.romanbaths.co.uk
SOMERSET COALFIELD LIFE AT RADSTOCK MUSEUM, Waterloo Road, Radstock, BA3 3EP. 50p discount. Open February-November, Tues-Fri & Sun 2pm-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed on Mondays except BH Mondays 2pm-5pm. Closed December & January. Discovery Card holders will receive 50p off hot and cold drinks in the tea room on presenting a valid Discovery Card. Cardholder only. Virtual Reality Experience, available only at weekends and included in your ticket. Virtual reality ride into the mines of the Somerset Coalfield. Travel down in the pit cage at 60 feet per second, seeing the pit ponies, miners working and lots more. Until 18 August, Village Communities. Four local communities of Clapton, Holcombe, Ston Easton and Welton have created posters of old photos and histories, together with artefacts to illustrate some aspects of the history of their villages. www.radstockmuseum.co.uk.
VICTORIA ART GALLERY (Currently closed), Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT. www.victoriagal.org.uk Free entry to the permanent collection and temporary exhibition for Discovery Card holders. Open daily, 10.30am-5pm including Bank Holidays, closed 25-26 December & 1 January.
DINING:
ABBEY HOTEL, North Parade, Bath - 2 cocktails for £10, available anytime from the 2 for £10 menu. 10% off a la carte dining in Koffmann & Mr White's and 10% discount in ArtBar. Discount for cardholder only. A valid Discovery Card must be presented on the day. www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk
ABSURD BIRD, St Lawrence Street, SouthGate, Bath - 10% off food, Sunday-Thursday. Taking its inspiration from the deep American South, expect quirky dishes and delicious flavours, with a vibrant atmosphere. Make sure to pop in for a drink and sample their Absurd Moonshine or a tasty signature cocktail. www.absurdbird.com
ALL BAR ONE, High Street, Bath - Complimentary bottle of Prosecco when spending £35 or more on food, Sunday - Friday. Available to over 18s only. Subject to availability of stock. Licensing restrictions apply. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher or discount. Bottomless Brunch, every Sunday from 10am-4pm. Includes a brunch item from a select menu and bottomless Prosecco, Mimosa or Bloody Mary for 2 hours for £25 per person. Please show your card when ordering. See website
ASSEMBLY ROOMS CAFE, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH - 10% off refreshments - 01225 444477. Check for opening times as sometimes closed for private functions. www.searcys.co.uk
BATH PIZZA COMPANY, Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB - Conceived through the idea of bringing the Bath Farmer's Market produce together on one plate, to inspire and create freshly made wood fired pizza from the 2018 European Pizza Chef of the Year finalists. 15% off food bill (drinks excluded). Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. www.bathpizzaco.com
BATH PRIORY HOTEL, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT. 10% off regular lunch and dinner menus (drinks excl), valid Monday-Friday (not Bank Holidays). www.thebathpriory.co.uk
BISTROT PIERRE, 4 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2ED - Authentic French bistrot food, combining great value French provincial cooking with a relaxed and charming atmosphere. Exclusively for Discovery Card holders, enjoy a free carafe of house wine when two people each buy two courses from the Bistrot Pierre evening menu. 01225 321840. See website.
COMPTOIR LIBANAIS, SouthGate - Lebanese canteen specialising in fresh and affordable Middle Eastern dishes. Free bottle of house white or red wine with every two main meals (excluding wraps) available all day every day (except Valentine's Day and Mother's Day). Please show a valid Discovery Card to redeem this offer. Not available with any other promotion. Takeaway available. 01225 800894. See website.
GREEN PARK BRASSERIE, Green Park Station. Live jazz, soul, funk and swing music four nights a week. Enjoy 10% off the Brasserie's main Evening Menu (food only) including award winning local steaks and Sunday Roast Lunch. Advance bookings only (excludes Saturdays), must mention Discovery Card. Not available in conjunction with any other deals or promotions. 10% off (evening menu only), Tuesday-Friday nights. www.greenparkbrasserie.com 01225 338565
HOMEWOOD, Freshford, BA2 7TB. 15% off when dining, includes lunch, afternoon tea and dinner - available every day, subject to availability. Applies to cardholder and one guest. www.homewoodbath.co.uk
JANE AUSTEN CENTRE , 40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT – 10% off purchases in the Regency Tea Room. Until 29 October: open daily 9.45am-5.30pm; July & Aug: 9.30am-6pm; Nov-Mar: Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9.45am-5.30pm. Last entry to the Tea Room 1hr before closing time. Gift Shop remains open until the Centre closes. Closed 25 & 26 December & 1 January. 01225 443000 www.janeausten.co.uk.
NEWTON FARM FOODS: 10% discount on full English Breakfast. Mon-Thurs, 8.30am-11.30am. www.newtonfarmfoods.co.uk
NO 15 GREAT PULTENEY, Great Pulteney Street. 15% off lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and Sunday brunch - available every day, subject to availability. Applies to cardholder and one guest. 10% off Sunday lunch menu, subject to availability. www.no15greatpulteney.co.uk, 01225 807015.
PUMP ROOM RESTAURANT – 10% off refreshments throughout the day – Searcys, 01225 444477. From noon onwards. www.searcys.co.uk
ROMAN BATHS KITCHEN, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LY - 10% off refreshments. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. 10% off a Cocktail Masterclass with a valid Discovery Card. Offer valid for bookings between Monday-Thursday only. Choose from our range of specialist courses where you will be guided by our master bartender in the creation of 3 classic RBK cocktails, all set in your own private room. Masterclass £26 per person. Cocktails and Cupcakes: £34 per person. Cocktails & Canapes: £36 per person. Offer valid for bookings between July-October only. Deposit required to secure the booking. Available for groups of 10 or more only. Subject to availability. To book please contact Reservations on 01225 477877 or email rbk@searcys.co.uk. www.searcys.co.uk. www.romanbathkitchen.co.uk
ROYAL HOTEL, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JP - 10% discount on a la carte menu in Brasserie Brunel, lunchtime from 12pm. www.royalhotelbath.co.uk
SAN FRANCISCO FUDGE FACTORY, 6 Church Street, Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NL. 10% off any purchase with your Discovery Card. Not valid during November and December. 01225 425714 www.sanfranciscofudge.co.uk.
THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS. 10% off afternoon teas and fine dining in the on-site Dower House Restaurant, Monday to Thursday. 01225 823333 www.royalcrescent.co.uk
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES:
AVON VALLEY ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE PARK, Keynsham (just off the A4). 10% off admission only when you show your Discovery Card. Great for all ages, offering a mix of play and animal interaction, with activities throughout the day. Free car parking. Cafe. Open November-Easter Tues-Sun, April-October open daily 10am-6pm. Come and see Gromit! Riverside Trail with over a mile of beautiful countryside to explore along the River Avon and see red and fallow deer in their natural environment. Watch the falconry team fly birds of prey. www.avonvalley.co.uk
AVON VALLEY RAILWAY, Bath Road, Bitton, BS30 6HD – 2 for 1 (lowest price goes free). Valid on standard operating days with Timetables A, B & D only. Not valid on dining or Santa trains. Check website for further details. Free train rides for children in fancy dress. 0117 932 5538. www.avonvalleyrailway.org
BATH BALLOONS – Weekend Classic voucher flight for a midweek afternoon/evening price. Please mention the Discovery Card at time of booking (phone only). Offer is for cardholder only. Check www.bathballoons.co.uk/flight_options, T&Cs on website. 01225 466888 - www.bathballoons.co.uk.
BATH BOATING STATION, Forester Road, Bathwick, BA2 6QE - £1 off the price of an adult rowing, punting and canoeing; £2 off the price of an adult on Pulteney Cruisers motor boats. Open Easter until the end of September. 01225 312900. www.bathboating.co.uk
BATH CITY SIGHTSEEING (open top bus tour) – adult cardholders pay child rate. www.bathbuscompany.com
BATHCYCLETOURS.COM & WILDSWIMBIKERUN.COM. Offering fun guided cycling, walking and stand up paddle boarding experiences in Bath and surrounds. All equipment included. 10% off any outdoors experience. www.wildswimbikerun.com
BATH RACECOURSE, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU - £2 off entrance tickets to the Grandstand enclosure only. Racedays on Wednesday 24 July - first race 2pm, 7 races. www.bath-racecourse.co.uk
PULTENEY PRINCESS - £2 off adult return fare. Scheduled boat trips to Bathampton Mill. 1 hour round trip, just turn up at Pulteney Weir. See website for departure times. 07791 910650.
STONEBURY LEARNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - Send your kids on a forest adventure this Summer holiday. Forest School is a weekly outdoor activity for families, giving children the chance to explore and learn about their natural environment in secluded woodland on the outskirts of Bristol (near Warmley). Practice fire lighting, play on the woodland obstacles, do crafts with natural objects, cook on the campfire, build dens, play games, explore the woods and make new friends! Discovery Card holders are entitled to 25% off school holiday club fees - clubs run Spring, Summer and half term holidays. Also valid for Summer Holidays full and half day camps. Mention your Discovery Card when emailing. info@stoneburylearning.co.uk
SPORT & LEISURE:
BATH FUNCTION ROOMS, Green Park Station. Parties, Dinner, Corporate Events and Wedding Receptions. Discover one of Bath's stunning historic event spaces. Flexible layout and catering from Green Park Brasserie and Bath Pizza Co. Enjoy 10% off venue hire with your Discovery Card. www.bathfunctionrooms.com 01225 332981
BATH PRIORY HOTEL, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT - 20% off full price treatments at The Bath Priory's Garden Spa (valid Mon-Thurs). Not available with any other offer. Enjoy being pampered in the Garden Spa, find a quiet corner in the Drawing Room or relax by the open fire and of course dine with us enjoying the finest cuisine matched to excellent wines, if you have the time this is the perfect place to unwind. 01225 331922. www.thebathpriory.co.uk
BIKE HIRE AT GREEN PARK BIKE STATION: Wide range of adult and children's bikes. Book in advance by telephone or email, or just "turn up and ride". Backpack included in price containing cycle map, helmet, lock, spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump and spanner. All bikes are new each year in a wide range. Discovery Card holders get 10% off the rental price, day hire only. Bike Tours: £25 for a 2.5hr tour, £35 with an Ebike. 01225 920148. www.greenparkbikestation.info
DEMUTHS COOKERY SCHOOL, Terrace Walk – 20% off any day or evening course. Based in the centre of Bath with a modern kitchen and views of Bath Abbey and Parade Gardens, the School is run by one of the UKs leading plant-based chefs Rachel Demuth. Courses include 20 minute suppers, Southern Indian Thali, Thai and Vietnamese, Chinese and Middle Eastern, as well as courses dedicated to bread making, raw, vegan and gluten-free cookery. www.demuths.co.uk
HOMEWOOD, 15% off spa treatments, Sun-Thurs, subject to availability. Applies to cardholder and one guest. www.homewoodbath.co.uk
KOMEDIA, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP - 10% off Auditorium Show Only tickets to Krater Comedy Club and the club night after! Quote code "Discovery" at checkout. Discovery Card must be presented upon entry to the show. See website.
HOMEWOOD, 15% off spa treatments, Sun-Thurs, subject to availability. Applies to cardholder and one guest. www.homewoodbath.co.uk
KOMEDIA, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP - 10% off Auditorium Show Only tickets to Krater Comedy Club and the club night after! Quote code "Discovery" at checkout. Discovery Card must be presented upon entry to the show. See website.
NO. 15 GREAT PULTENEY, Pulteney Street. 15% off Spa treatments at Spa 15, Sun-Thurs, subject to avavilability. Discovery Card must be presented on the day. www.no15greatpulteney.co.uk
PARADE GARDENS – free entry – 01225 477744.
THERMAE BATH SPA, Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1SJ – Discovery Card holders can enjoy a significant price reduction in your visit to Thermae Bath Spa. Thermae Welcome, featuring a 2hr spa session with use of towel, robe and slippers, will be reduced for Discovery Card holders from £37 to £27 (Mon-Fri) and from £42 to £31 (Sat and Sun), giving full access to the thermal waters of the indoor Minerva Bath, a new Wellness Suite, the Springs Cafe Restaurant and the open-air rooftop pool with its wonderful views over Bath (children under 16 not permitted). The new Wellness Suite includes Roman and Georgian inspired steam rooms, an infrared sauna, an invigorating ice chamber and a Celestial Relaxing Room. Enjoy also a 50% discount for a 1.5hr spa session in the Cross Bath. Open daily (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) from 9am until 9.30pm, pools and Wellness Suite close at 9pm. Enjoy the quieter times at the Spa mid-week rather than at weekends. The intimate, stand-alone Cross Bath can be hired out for exclusive use by a small group of family and friends (children under 12 not permitted). Tel: 01225 331234. www.thermaebathspa.com.
UNIVERSITY OF BATH SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE, TEAM BATH GYM & FITNESS CENTRE, The Avenue, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY. Open to all - newly expanded and features state-of-the-art cardio equipment, free weights and strength machines designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. The facility has more than doubled in size, providing a dedicated spin studio, other space and equipment across three floors. Teambath are offering NO JOINING FEE on all memberships at the Sports Training Village. Gym with exercise classes, 50 metre pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Individually tailored memberships available. Take advantage of a FREE 3-Day Weekend Pass, so that you are able to fully experience our new facilities. Valid over 3 consecutive days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and includes use of the Gym and fitness Classes. One use per customer. To arrange a trial please contact teambath-memberships@bath.ac.uk (01225 385374). For more information visit www.teambath.com.
SHOPS:
THE COMMUNITY FARM ORGANIC SHOP - Green Park Station Market (near Sainsburys). We sell fresh, organic produce that we grow ourselves and source from like-minded, ethical suppliers. Profits from sales help fund social wellbeing programs at our beautiful farm in the nearby Chew Valley. Stop by to learn about our veg box service, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities, and to enjoy a 10% discount on all Farm Shop purchases (not valid online). Opening times: Tues-Fri 10.30am-6pm, Sat 8.30am-4pm and Sun 11am-3pm. www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk
BATH GIFT CARD: The Bath Gift Card is a Mastercard based gift card which can be used to make purchases from over 200 registered businesses in Bath city centre. View all participating businesses here. It's easy to use and supports local businesses with each purchase. It can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre, My Small World and online at www.bathgiftcard.com.
SAN FRANCISCO FUDGE FACTORY, 6 Church Street, Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NL. 10% off any purchase with your Discovery Card. Not valid during November and December. 01225 425714 www.sanfranciscofudge.co.uk.
Bath & North East Somerset Council's Heritage Services also runs a full programme of adult, children’s and family activities throughout the year, culminating in Museums Week during the autumn half-term. Many independent organisations join us in providing a programme of heritage-based activities for all ages, most of which are free. Your Resident's Discovery Card will be recognised as proof of residence at events during Museums Week.