Last year our editor had the privilege of attending the 2nd ReBalance Bath Wellbeing Festival. A unique and immersive event that celebrates health, wellbeing and self-care in the beautiful and historic city of Bath in the UK.
Brought to you by the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID), The ReBalance Wellbeing Festival runs from 30th January – 16th February 2025 and will feature a stellar line-up of mindfulness practitioners, fitness instructors, motivational speakers.
The festival builds on Bath’s 2000-year deep rooted connection to wellbeing, including tree walks and yoga sessions in the historic Roman Baths among the roster of diverse events. Nestled in the heart of the city, known for its natural thermal waters and rich spa heritage, this festival brings together a range of activities, experiences, and experts designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
The ‘Festival of Wellbeing’ follows a hugely successful year in 2024, with more than 3,000 attendees at over 250 feel-good activities for mindfulness, motivation and movement. The format of the 2025 festival will be similar but with some notable additions, including through a partnership with Bath Arts Collective, a community interest company that drives a vibrant and varied arts and events scene in Bath and the surrounding areas.
Launching the 2025 event is the lifestyle entrepreneur and Made in Chelsea alumna Millie Mackintosh who will talk about her new book, Bad Drunk: How I found my freedom from alcohol – and you can too. Due to go on sale in January, the book details her alcohol-free journey and the positive effects of the sober lifestyle she has enjoyed for more than two years.
Other speakers will include James Gwinnett, a former recruit on the hit Channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins, and author of Ready, Set, Life, and Nicola MacDonald, a resilience coach specialising in parenting, technology addiction and mindfulness, and author of Resilient Teen.
Also new for 2025 is the ReBalance Wellbeing Day, which will include a selection of fitness and mindfulness taster sessions led by a handpicked team of local wellness experts. Andy and Connor from Bath Fit Fam, and Siobhain and Jess from Dance Fit Bath will get the blood pumping, while the focus will be on mindfulness and calm practice with Bex Bridgford from Yoga and Wild Wellness and Madeline Blackburn from The Soul Spa. The ReBalance Wellbeing Day will take place on 2nd February at Green Park Station and will include a wellbeing and vegan market.
Elsewhere, from laughter yoga sessions in the Roman Baths to meditation in Bath Abbey, rooftop pool Aquasana (a combination of tai chi and karate moves) at Thermae Bath Spa to tours of The Pig near Bath’s kitchen gardens, there’s something for everyone; all in the stunning setting of a World Heritage City and with many tickets available at accessible prices of less than £20.
Allison Herbert, CEO of organiser Bath BID, says, “We are thrilled to bring back the ReBalance Bath Festival. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to engage in activities that are accessible and make them feel good, whether it is just getting out into the winter sunshine or hearing from one of our fantastic speakers. We are proud to have an exciting lineup once again, and we can’t wait to see the city showcasing its wellbeing credentials.”
Tickets are on sale now via Bath BID’s Welcome to Bath website and events are being added all the time.
For the 2025 iteration, festival curators have made a special effort to include several events to focus on men’s mental health and wellbeing. Financial wellbeing, too, will be a key focus, thanks to support from headline sponsor Unividual. The financial advisers will run sessions on setting realistic financial goals, building strong money habits, and creating a sustainable plan for long-term financial stability.
Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth, Marketing and Strategy Director at Unividual, adds, “Financial wellbeing is a foundation for living well, reducing stress and empowering ourselves to make informed choices. This is what drives Unividual, so for the last year we have committed to giving free financial literacy workshops to companies, schools and charities across our community. We have given hundreds of local people some basic foundations and resources on managing their money. Now, we’re excited to bring this mission to the ReBalance Festival in Bath and are proud to be the headline sponsor.”
Event Details:
- Date: 30th January – 16th February 2025
- Location: Various around Bath
- Ticket prices: Various, with many of the activities available for £20 or less.
- Tickets for Millie Mackintosh’s talk will go on sale in January 2025 (priced £15 and £12 concession) via batharts.co.uk/events. The event will include a book signing with Millie at the venue after her talk (with the chance to meet her and have a photo taken with her). The book is due for release on 16th Jan.
Why Attend
Whether you’re seeking relaxation, fitness, nutrition advice, or mindfulness practices, the festival offers something for everyone. It typically features workshops, talks, and classes across a variety of wellness disciplines, including yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, holistic therapies, and more.
Visitors can expect to explore the latest trends in health and wellness, participate in rejuvenating treatments, and connect with leading practitioners in the industry.
If you’re looking for a transformative experience to reconnect with your inner self, this festival is the perfect escape.
The best way to kickstart the new year of wellbeing.
