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Bradford on Avon Walking Festival 2025

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bradford on avon walking festival

Step into the watery wonderland of the Bradford on Avon Walking Festival, returning on 6–7 September 2025 with a captivating two‑day programme for walkers of all abilities  .

This year’s festival embraces a “watery” theme, offering 13 guided walks that thread through the winding river Avon, historic canals, and lush water meadows. Whether you’re craving a gentle riverside amble or a demanding full‑day trek, there’s something for everyone  .

Saturday highlights include:

  • A demanding all‑day 11.5‑mile walk through Lacock’s water meadows (09:00 start; £6; bring a picnic).
  • A moderate 5‑mile journey exploring Bath‑stone quarrying, also beginning at 10:00 (£6).
  • Evening walks such as the atmospheric “Bats on the River and Canal” torchlit stroll (19:30; easy; £5), and a sunset ascent of Solsbury Hill (17:00; moderate; £8)  .

Sunday brings more discovery:

  • A demanding 13‑mile riverside walk to Bath (09:00; £6).
  • A moderate 8‑mile route across tributaries and historic mills (10:00; £5).
  • Eco‑focused shorter walks such as the Claverton Pumping Station tour (£8 adults/£2 U16) and an ecology explorer’s ramble along the Avon and Frome (10:15; £5)  .

Walk tickets go on sale from 15 July 2025  . Most walks begin at the Explore BoA tourist information centre by the Town Bridge (BA15 1DE)  . Costs are modest (£4–£8), and group sizes are limited—so booking early is wise.

Sturdy boots, rainproof gear, and at least 2 litres of water are essential for all walks  . Whether you’re intrigued by industrial heritage, local batlife, or stunning landscapes, this festival is a celebration of nature, community and discovery.

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walking festival sunday 7th september

Make Yourself at Home!

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serenarts gallery unexpected visitor


It might have been the drizzle this morning, or it could have been the lure of the comfy chairs at SerenArts Gallery, but whatever it was this little chap certainly seemed to settle in…

serenarts gallery new cushion


If anyone is missing a very sociable cat, he doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere anytime soon!

Problems sorted!

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serenarts printing back up and running


Everything is back to normal at SerenArts Gallery and our printing / photocopying services are fully functioning again.

Our apologies to the few people that we weren’t able to help over the weekend, but its all systems go again now.

Thank you for your patience.

Summer Exhibition

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This August, the beautiful gardens of the Tithebarn Workshops will transform into an open-air gallery, celebrating the latest creations from their talented resident artists. From delicate ceramics to striking paintings and contemporary glass sculptures to exquisite silver jewellery, the exhibition promises a feast for the senses in a stunning natural setting.

Visitors can wander through the gardens, discovering unique pieces that reflect the makers’ passion, skill and imaginative flair. The vibrant works blend beautifully with the flowers and greenery, making it a truly immersive art experience.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for inspiration, this exhibition offers the perfect opportunity to meet the artists, discuss their processes, and even purchase one of a kind works.

The event will see the return of our fabulous Garden Bar which will open throughout both Saturday and Sunday and we will have live music to create even more of a creative vibe. There will also be food and drink available from Vixy’s Cafe which will be open over the event.

Art in the Pen 2025

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Serena Pugh at Art in the Pen 2025


Well this is very exciting! Yesterday we got an email saying that a pitch (or more acurately, a pen) had become available at this years Art in the Pen. So we are off the Skipton in August!

Serena will be one of over 200 creatives showcasing their work at this year’s Art in the Pen, held on 16 & 17 August 2025 at Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road.

Now in its 19th year, the event transforms Skipton’s cattle pens into a bustling art hub, where visitors can explore paintings, ceramics, textiles and more in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Tickets (£6, under‑16s free) grant access to two days of discovery and creativity .

It will be great to be out and about again and we are excited to reconnect with collectors and first‑time art buyers alike, sharing the latest works.

Whether you’re hunting for an affordable art gem or simply soaking up the creative energy, Art in the Pen promises a warm, inspiring weekend. Come and meet us and explore the fabulous selection of art.

A Warm Welcome

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a warm welcome awaits you at serenarts gallery


Our beautiful climbing rose is just coming into full flower by the front door of SerenArts Gallery and the gorgeous blooms offer a very warm welcome.

Don’t forget to pop in and ask for your invitation to the preview of our pop up summer exhibition on Friday 19th June.

Serena’s Pop Up Summer Exhibtion

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serena pugh pop up summer exhibition 2025

It’s now less than a month to go before we launch our first on-site exhibition of Serena’s latest artworks. Preperations are well advanced and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone down next month.

If you would like any further information or an invitation to the preview evening on Friday 20th June, please just drop us a line and we can sort that out for you.

Business duck number #5

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OK… so its not the catchiest name but we have every confidence in the Tithebarn Workshops little blue duck in this years Town Duck Race:

tithebarn workshops in the bardford on avon duck race
(not life size!!)

We’ve had an intense few months build up and a diet of SerenArts Duck and Swan Food (shamless product placement!!) to get us to this exciting day, so good luck to all taking part and COME ON YOU #5.

Tithebarn Workshops Spring Fling

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Tithebarn Spring Fling 2025


We’re just about ready at the Tithebarn Workshops for our 2025 Spring Fling. Our brand new Garden Bar is set up and waiting for its first customers when we open tomorrow.

tithebarn workshops garden bar


We have lined up live music, tasty tacos, loads of arty goodies, pottery, glass and much more, with stalls in the garden and open studios.

The weather forecast is possible showers, but that won’t dampen our spirits and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone for a special day.

We’ve done a thing!

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Preparations are continuing for the Tithebarn Workshops Spring Fling on Saturday 19th April. As well at the 9 stalls that will be selling their arts and creations from the garden, we now also have Tacos and Dreams providing their delicious food, a selection of live music and we have created the all new ‘Garden Bar’…

tithebarn workshops garden bar


Thanks to a combination of hard work from the TBW gang, the painting skills of Serena and fabulous wordworking from Tim of TH Furniture, we now have our very own pop up bar ready for events. We have event licences in place for both the Spring Fling and the weekend of the Green Man Festival and we’re all very excited to welcome our first customers! Guest bar tending slots will be filled by all the crew down here, so watch out for your favourite bar staff!!

tithebarn workshops garden bar t h furniture


We hope to see everyone down at the Workshops next weekend!