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Bath, UK - March 2026

Morleys Stores and Bath & North East Somerset Council today announce that Jolly’s Bath, the beloved and iconic department store in the heart of the city, will open this autumn.

“As a store that has been part of Bath’s fabric for almost two centuries, preserving the historic integrity of this remarkable building is our utmost priority,” said Ray Clacher, CEO of Morleys Stores. “We are committed to ensuring that Jolly’s serves as a welcoming, modern retail space to deliver the best retail experience for Bath’s residents and visitors. We are working closely with heritage specialists Bray & Slaughter.

Together, we are ensuring great care is taken to restore every aspect of this Georgian icon to its former glory Councillor Mark Elliott, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “We are investing significantly in the restoration of the building so it can continue to benefit future generations of Bath residents and visitors and we look forward to a fantastic partner in Morleys opening their store later this year.”

Morleys Stores would like to thank Bath’s residents and visitors for their continued support and we look forward to welcoming customers in later this year to an even greater shopping experience.