Whether you live in and around Bath and come to the area regularly, or you’re just visiting for the day, Milsom Place is right in the heart of things, providing a bustling and cosmopolitan public space which hosts a variety of local activities such as festivals, outdoor film screenings, jazz and fashion shows.
Past Events
Little Word Shop - A Lit Fest Event from 27 February
What’s your favourite word? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? What's your earliest memory? If you're looking for some free festival fun come along to the Little Word Shop!
Vom Fass Valentines Special
Vom Fass currently have a specialised gift wrapping and personalisation service running for Valentines Day.
Getting in the mood for love at Phase Eight 12 - 14 February
Come in store between 12th and 14th February and enjoy a glass of bubbly and chocolates along with expert advice on the perfect outfit for your Valenines date!
Bo Lee 1st Birthday Exhibition : A Visual Dialogue 30 Jan - 7 Feb
The multidisciplinary exhibition presents artists who push the boundaries of Fine Art practice, from an expression of purpose and aesthetic to an exploration of visual language systems, which aren't governed by any specific 'rules'.
We All Want The Swamp! 19 – 26 February
Award winning young local artist Sam Marsh presents his most ambitious and arresting show to date. Open daily noon till 7pm in the Octagon
Doorway to Dignity Art Trail 16th - 28th February
Celebrities, schools, and local and national artists have been getting creative and have produced artwork which will be on display in a trail in Milsom Place and other locations around Bath.
Spring & Summer Collection launch at Phase Eight - 27th-28th February - PLUS: Special offer for website visitors
Come and view our Spring & Summer Collection in store and enjoy free expert advice, bubbly and nibbles.
PLUS: Quote that you have seen this advert in the Milsom Place store and receive 10% off the new collections between now and the 27th February.
Nine Threads - Textiles Exhibition 1st-7th March
A group of nine female conceptual textile artists exhibiting work which challenges traditional meanings of textiles in the lead up to their final degree show.
Vom Fass Special Offers till 31 January 2010
Buy any 500ml product in store and pay for just 400ml. Offer subject to availability. Bottles sold separately. Valid till 31 Jan 2010.
Supersuite - an arthouse retail exhibition 9 - 16 January
emotionally modified designs big digital canvases bespoke paintings limited edition t-shirts all playing for your affection
Open 10 - 6 daily; 11 - 4 Sunday in 4 Milsom Place
Constructing//Current//Painting 19 - 24 January
Constructing//Current//Painting sees five artists unashamedly examining painting from a range of perspectives. It is a serious salute to paint as a material, a device, and an element of cultural substance.
Open daily in The Octagon, Milsom Place, Milsom
Rock Couture now open in Milsom Place
Exhibition of new and old works by Sophie Gifford & Rebecca Simpson 12 - 18 December
An exhibition of wonderful, creative, imaginative and slightly strange art work - please come and join us in 4 Milsom Place for a festive milling and apreciation of some wonderful works - a collection of canvass, prints, cards, t shirts and some odd dolls
Open Evening to launch Traffic People's new store on 10 December 5 - 8pm
Traffic People are holding an Open Evening on Thursday 10 December from 5pm. They've linked up with Vom Fass to do a champagne tasting while you browse their latest collection.
Traffic People and the Moon & Sixpence
Make a purchase in Traffic People and show your receipt before ordering in the Moon & Sixpence to enjoy a 10% discount off your bill. Or take your Moon & Sixpence bill into Traffic People and you'll get a 10% discount on your purchase.
Young Artists of Bath 2009 : 21 November to 3 December
An exhibition of outstanding artistic works created by students from schools and colleges in Bath. Open daily from 11am - 5pm (till 8pm on 26 November). Free admission.
Chocolate Festival on 5th and 6th December
Meet chocolate designers and stock up on some special edible gifts by Rococo Chocolates of London, Damien Allsop, ChocoChic, James Chocolate, ChoconChoc and new brand “affectionery”.
Christmas09 at Milsom Place 5th & 6th December
Celebrate the very best of British craftsmanship at this contemporary crafts and design fair, presented by Handmade in Britain. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm Entry £2
Christmas Music on Thursdays from 26 November
Enjoy late night shopping accompanied by festive notes from some of Bath's best choirs - Thursdays from 26 November to 17 December
Bath Spa University Postgraduate Artists & Designers 20 - 26 November
A dynamic range of work from the MA Design: Fashion & Textiles and MA Design: Ceramics postgraduate courses at Bath Spa will exhibit in two individual retail spaces at Milsom Place.
Seven : 26 November to 12 December
an exhibiton of ceramics, paintings and prints by Bath artists. Open daily 10 till 6 (Thursday till 7); Sundays 11 - 4
Sea in Bath from 28 November - 24 December
Winter Tide, abstract seascapes with varying levels of mood, movement and light, beautifully capturing the sunlight, water and wind.
Celebration of British Oysters 14 November 11am - 5pm
Treat your taste buds to an oyster fest! Rob Hancock of Wright Brothers from Borough Market, foodie hot spot in London, offers advice on shucking and serving oysters as well as matching them with some fabulous fizz.
In Two Minds 6 - 18 November
Ceramics seen from a new perspective, two very diverse techniques will be on show; Borgonjon through his ingenious and gravity defying use of large scale slip moulds to Morris’s slab built sculptures sliced with Perspex.
Bloods Art Monger 7 - 19 November
A diverse and engaging collection of art from 20 stunning new artists. Newly launched Bloods are breaking down barriers and opening up art to everyone.
HOBBs invite you to a 'Girls Night In'
Hobbs invite you and a group of friends to have a 'Girls Night In' at any Hobbs stand-alone store - when you can enjoy the whole store to yourselves! Call 01225 465330 to book.
Combe Down Stone Mines Stabilisation Project
1479 China Plates - an installation commissioned from artist Chris Tipping to celebrate the completion of the project.
Joanne Cope exhibition : 19 October - 2 November
Bath-based artist Joanne Cope, explores the use of depth of field, texture and tone to produce striking graphic images of cattle.
Milsom Place Fashion Focus 1st and 2nd October
New season fashions take centre stage with a two day celebration of the latest trends. Enjoy champagne and nibbles and the fantastic fashion offers and events at participating stores, with several open till 7pm on Thursday 1st.
The Bath Prize 2009 : 3 - 18 October
A portrait of a World Heritage City - the inaugural year for this competition which invites British artists to submit paintings which capture the essence of Bath in 2009. Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday and noon - 4pm Sundays
Sassy & Boo now open in Milsom Place
Come along to Sassy & Boo's new store and check out their latest ranges for autumn and winter.
NW3 by Hobbs in store now!
Taking inspiration from Hampstead, the north London village where Hobbs was born 28 years ago, Autumn Winter 2009 sees the introduction of NW3.
On Borrowed Time 5 - 13 September
Set within the historic Octagon Chapel in the centre of Bath 'On Borrowed Time’ illuminates the importance of performance, costume and decoration in a world dominated by systems of class, patriarchy, fashion and consumerism.
Marshfield Farm Ice-cream now open!
Treat yourself to a delicious ice-cream from Marshfield Farm Ice-cream newly open in the north courtyard. They have 14 different flavours to choose from in sugar cones and tubs including their Award winning blackcurrant and clotted cream ice cream.
Flavours of the West, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July
A celebration of the best regional food and drink from the artisans and producers from the West Country, often called “the nation’s larder”. For more information about the event click here
Party in the City Friday 22 May from 5.30pm
Enjoy a great line up of music in the courtyards of Milsom Place on the opening night of the Bath International Music Festival
Easter Treats on Saturday 11th April from 10am till 5pm
Enjoy a feast of Easter treats in the north courtyard at Milsom Place on Saturday 11th April. Come and sample some amazing chocolate delights from visiting chocolatiers including Damian Allsop, Chocochic, Nutcombe Chocolate and The Chocolate Workshop.
Solo Pizza now open
Solo Pizza is now open in the north courtyard - offering the very best pizza in a fresh, contemporary setting with al fresco dining in the courtyard. Open every day from 10am till late.
Chocolate Festival Saturday 6th December
Everything from amazing single origin organic chocolate to deliciously different chocolate Christmas cakes!
Champagne and Late Shopping Thursdays start 27th November
Add instant sparkle with a glass of champagne whilst you shop from 6pm - 9pm every Thursday from 27th November till Christmas
Fashion Show
Autumn Fashion Show 15th / 16th October 2008 to mark the opening of the final streets through Milsom Place
West Country Cheese Festival
In association with Paxton & Whitfield. Saturday 18th October 10am - 5pm
