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Is Bath going to be horrendously busy this Saturday? Apparently there's A Wedding.

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SaintsinaBath · 23/12/2025 11:01

Is it going to be full of paparazzi and fans 🙄 and security and oh gosh knows what.

We're heading down for the Match and hoping that the 2 events don't collide. Kick off is at 5.30, no idea what time the wedding is? It might all be over if it's a lunchtime wedding 🤞🏻

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NigelForage · 29/12/2025 05:14

It was fine. Parked easily.

JoeTheDrummer · 24/12/2025 16:25

It will be a nightmare. Traffic in Bath is always a bit gnarly on a rugby day, but add on to that it’s the first shopping day after Christmas, and there will be a lot of interest in the wedding (both from press and from gawkers).

NotForTheMoneyandNotForTheApplause · 24/12/2025 15:43

DappledThings · 24/12/2025 14:14

I've never heard of him. Is he really that famous people will be hanging out to catch a glimpse?

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It's probably one of the biggest "celeb" weddings of the year so quite possibly a lot of people wanted to star spot

Americano75 · 24/12/2025 15:05

The Beckhams on a normal day would attract plenty of attention. The Beckhams who have just been cut off by their son, who was also meant to be attending the wedding, is guaranteed heightened attention.

NigelForage · 24/12/2025 14:48

Peaty?

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 14:45

It's not a royal wedding. Even with the Ramsays and Beckhams, I will be amazed if it causes any kind of issue

NotBreckfastAtTiffanysItsBreckfastInSouthampton · 24/12/2025 14:42

Maybe a few Olympic or athletic fans might be interested and try and go but surely this isn't a shut down the city?

mondaytosunday · 24/12/2025 14:37

Sorry typo!

mondaytosunday · 24/12/2025 14:37

Adam Pratt? You really think he’s a draw? Can’t imagine anyone going out of their way to catch a glimpse of that.

Americano75 · 24/12/2025 14:37

It's not so much the couple as the famous guests that will be attracting attention.

Manchestermummax3 · 24/12/2025 14:35

Wedding is 'apparently' 1.30pm.
They've booked the Abbey for the day because of security, likely due to the Ramseys & Beckhams.

Milando · 24/12/2025 14:34

Ineffable23 · 24/12/2025 14:15

I didn't think you could ban people from wedding ceremonies? Maybe I am out of date though.

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There are different rules for the rich and famous. It’s not like anyone could wander into Westminster Abbey during the royal wedding. Gordon Ramsey has presumably paid a huge sum for private use of the abbey for the whole day - and I can’t blame them for accepting when that will help cover their costs for at least a few years.

NigelForage · 24/12/2025 14:18

Yes, I'm sure weddings have to be accessible to the public because civil aspect

Ineffable23 · 24/12/2025 14:15

FishPie2 · 24/12/2025 13:43

No time given for the wedding that I can see but they have booked the Abbey for the whole day not just the 90 mins of the service and locals are up in arms as everyone is banned from going in there on the day of the wedding except guests.

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I didn't think you could ban people from wedding ceremonies? Maybe I am out of date though.

Hiptothisjive · 24/12/2025 14:14

DappledThings · 24/12/2025 14:14

I've never heard of him. Is he really that famous people will be hanging out to catch a glimpse?

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No not at all.

DappledThings · 24/12/2025 14:14

Hiptothisjive · 24/12/2025 14:06

Agreed. Ludicrous to think a former Olympian would shut down a town. Proportion is the key word here.

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I've never heard of him. Is he really that famous people will be hanging out to catch a glimpse?

PangolinPan · 24/12/2025 14:12

Why are they getting married in Bath?
You can park elsewhere then train it into Bath (like Keynsham/Bristol)

Hiptothisjive · 24/12/2025 14:06

MrsSkylerWhite · 23/12/2025 11:08

Fabulous achievements but I can’t imagine he’ll be drawing thousands!

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Agreed. Ludicrous to think a former Olympian would shut down a town. Proportion is the key word here.

NigelForage · 24/12/2025 14:04

Oh God, we're going to the match and haven't even found Parking yet

samlovesdilys · 24/12/2025 14:03

Bath vs Northampton kicks off 1730 so many will be making their way to the Rec late afternoon. Then busy again later in evening.

FishPie2 · 24/12/2025 13:43

No time given for the wedding that I can see but they have booked the Abbey for the whole day not just the 90 mins of the service and locals are up in arms as everyone is banned from going in there on the day of the wedding except guests.

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SaintsinaBath · 24/12/2025 13:13

Just wondering if anyone knows the timings if this please?

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SaintsinaBath · 23/12/2025 16:04

Sparkletastic · 23/12/2025 11:10

Love a busty match day 🤭

Oof missed that typo!

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Hellohihola · 23/12/2025 11:50

It wasn’t as busy as I thought it was going to be yesterday, but it is horrendous on a match day generally without adding Xmas into the mix. You will struggle with parking so I suggest getting a train if you can

Nosurprisethere · 23/12/2025 11:48

MrsSkylerWhite · 23/12/2025 11:08

Fabulous achievements but I can’t imagine he’ll be drawing thousands!

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I agree with you but thinking about it Gordon Ramsey is the Father of the Bride and Beckhams are going to be there (not Adam’s poor mum though!)