A Story-Walk Through Disreputable Bath

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm UTC+01:00

Bath Abbey outside the main doors | Bath

Clare Reddaway \/ A Word In Your Ear
Publisher/HostClare Reddaway / A Word In Your Ear
A Story-Walk Through Disreputable Bath
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Fictions and facts as you stroll through Bath's past. Walk, listen, discover, enjoy!
About this Event

Join story-walker and writer Clare Reddaway as she tells stories, real and imagined. During this walk, she will peel back the facade of Bath’s genteel respectability, uncovering hidden infringements that Bath would really rather forget. Clare brings the seamy side of Bath vividly to life.


From duels at dawn to gentlemen highwaymen; from card sharps to conmen and murderers, Bath has seen more than its fair share of lawless activity over the years. There have been moonlight raids on male gatherings; the light-fingered aunt of a lady novelist, quacks selling cures for 'Wambling Trots' and Bath's first traffic violations. Come along to find out more!


Clare regularly leads popular story-walks in Bristol for the Clifton LitFest, the West of England Irish Culture Festival and the Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project. Her entertaining mixture of history and stories captures walkers’ imaginations: ‘Innovative’ and ‘An absolute joy!' said participants. 'A magical way of storytelling,’ ‘We were entranced’.


This will be a suspenseful walk exploring the murky shadows of criminal Bath. Walk on the dark side if you dare!


Timings for the walk duration coming soon. This will be a walk through city streets, and there will be some gentle slopes. The paths are occasionally uneven and could be wet, so please wear sensible footwear. Suitable for 12 plus.


This is Bath, it might rain. If the event has to be cancelled due to very bad weather, tickets will be refunded or can be transferred to another walk day.


This event is part of the Bath Fringe Festival.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bath Abbey outside the main doors, Bath Abbey, Bath, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 13.70

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