Incentive Travel

Bristol and Bath are two cities that complement each other, and both the cities, surrounding countryside and coastline of North Somerset can offer wonderful opportunities for incentive travel. Here are some of our favourite suggestions for incentive trips, which can easily be combined with meeting rooms for corporate clients. For more inspiration contact us on: events@meetbristolbath.co.uk

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Get competitive and take a cookery or chocolate making class. Try Demuth’s in Bath for a plant-based cookery experience. Discover the best local producers with Savouring Bath on a culinary tour of the city. Savour Michelin starred dining at the Olive Tree Restaurant in Bath, Casamia or Paco Tapas in Bristol.

With a host of craft breweries, vineyards and distilleries, as well as opportunities to discover local ciders, take a trip behind the scenes for a tour or tasting from some of the region’s finest producers. Try Bristol Beer Factory, 6 O’clock Gin or Aldwick Estate for a local tipple. Try your hand at cocktail making with one of the region’s leading mixologists – try Circo Bar in Bath or Bristol’s Milk Thistle.

CREATIVE CULTURE & HERITAGE

Home to a host of museums and galleries, there are great opportunities to explore after hours with a curator led tour. Watch, learn and try your hand at glass blowing with Bristol Blue Glass or Bath Aqua Glass. Take a street art tour and spray art session with a local artist in the birthplace of Banksy.

Hold a private drinks reception at a historic venue. The Roman Baths and Pump Room and Brunel’s SS Great Britain are among the venues offering this special experience.

INDULGENT LUXURY & UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Take a champagne balloon flight across the city or countryside with one of the region’s hot air balloon companies. For a unique experience, book a flight at Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta – the largest in Europe.

Enjoy exclusive hire and use of a city centre five star or boutique hotel, such as Bath’s Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa or Bristol’s Hotel du Vin & Bistro, or countryside royal splendour at Thornbury Castle, once owned by Henry VIII.

Experience group horse riding, falconry or a twilight spa session at Lucknam Park, set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Relax and unwind in the naturally hot thermal water at the Thermae Bath Spa, with the opportunity to hire the venue privately including the intimate and exclusive Cross Bath, the site of one of Bath’s natural hot springs.

SPECTATING OR PARTICIPATING IN THE FINEST SPORTS

Enjoy first class hospitality watching some of the best in UK sport. Enjoy the unique atmosphere at Bath Rugby or some of the finest UK cricket at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Ashton Gate Stadium has both group dining or corporate boxes for rugby, football and a range of spectacular events.

Watch the sport of kings at Bath Racecourse. A variety of options await with executive suites and fine dining throughout the season calendar. Discover Bath’s adventurous side with Original Wild or WildSwimBikeRun for group led cycling or water-based activities, or Paddle boarding in Bristol’s Historic Harbour with Bristol SUP.