Moving to Bath - unsure

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Hi there, we are planning to move to Bath in the summer and have bought a house in Bear Flat poets corner. Having lived in London all our lives it's a big wrench and a bit nerve wracking. The only reservation I have is whether i will find like-minded people there? Have been down a few times now and everyone seems friendly enough if a bit posher than me! Is it snobby there? Do they welcome newcomers? We're both from media/music/art background and wonder if there's a more 'bohemian' scene/area and if so how do we tap into it? Just hoping to meet like-minded folk really and hoping we'll 'fit-in'. Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who might know the town well.

Hello! I live in Bristol but work in Bath. It's a very friendly place and not that posh if you take the city as a whole (there are of course very posh bits, as anywhere). The city centre facelift which has been done very recently has contributed to the posh impression - being aimed I think at the tourist market, these areas used to be the down-at-heel-poundstretcher area.

There are bohemian bits, like the Little Theatre Picture House, the quirky stalls of the GuildHall market, various festivals you'll enjoy and weekly groups of different kinds (science cafe, arts&crafts type things) - you'll find plenty of things that you'll enjoy - and you'll be an easy hop on the train to Bristol when you miss the thrill of the big city!