Historic, affluent, and scenic. Bath offers a fantastic daytime pitching environment.
With its stunning Georgian architecture and steady stream of affluent tourists, Bath is considered one of the most pleasant cities to busk in the UK. The competition for the Abbey Churchyard pitch is fierce, but the rewards are often worth the early start.
Top Spots
- Abbey Churchyard (The absolute best spot, highly contested)
- Union Street (Main shopping thoroughfare)
- SouthGate (Modern shopping centre, requires permission from centre management)
Local Rules
- Bath operates a 'Busking Code of Practice' rather than strict licences.
- Performers are expected to move pitches every hour.
- Amplifiers are discouraged in the immediate vicinity of the Bath Abbey and Roman Baths.