July

The Roman Baths by Torchlight, offers a unique experience - as darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight.
1 July - 31 August, Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785

 

Bath International Guitar Festival, centred around a performance and education programme covering rock, jazz, acoustic, blues and classical music.
23 July - 7 August, at various venues, tel:01225 463362


August

The Roman Baths by Torchlight, offers a unique experience - as darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight
1 July - 31 August, the Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785

 

Sportacus & Stephanie's Animal Adventure

Mon 26th and Tue 27th August at Longleat

The official UK Sportsacus and Stephanie will be bringing Lazytown to Longleat making special daily appearances follwed by Meet and Greet sessions for all the children. Can you help Stephanie and Sportacus complete their challenge?? Active participation with required with prizes for effort!

Call Longleat on 01985 844400

 

Festival of British Eventing, an equestrian event at the spectacular home of the Princess Royal and her family, incorporating the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships
6-8 August, Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, tel: 0871 789 1423

 

September

Children's Literature Festival, gives you the chance to join some of the biggest names in children's books for 10 days of festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets
24 Sept - 3 Oct, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

The Jane Austen Festival, a varied selection of events to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen.
17-25 September, The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000

The National Amateur Gardening Show, provides spectacular garden displays, a feast of flowers, fruit and vegetables, TV celebrities and top gardening experts, making this show a must visit for everyone.
3-5 September, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, tel:01749 822200

 

October

Bath Bach Festival, an event which has been taking place at intervals in Bath for 50 years, celebrating the work of this great composer.
16-23 October, at various venues

Bath Film Festival, a celebration of great cinema, with screenings and events taking place at a range of venues across Bath
29 October - 7 November, at various venues

 

November

Bath Mozart Festival, nine days of concerts in some of the city's most historic and atmospheric buildings
12-20th November, at various venues

 

November - December

The Theatre Royal Family Pantomime, a traditional family production - a couple of hours of fun and festivities for everyone

Jane Austen's Regency Christmas, a special Christmas exhibition of how Jane, her family and friends amused and entertained themselves during the festive season
The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000

Christmas at Claverton, a wonderful festive experience for all the family
26 November - 19 December, American Museum in Britain, tel: 01225 460503

Bath Christmas Market, a unique festive gift market, not to be missed, with over 120 stalls in stunning surroundings.
25 November - 12 December (TBC), next to Bath Abbey, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)

Carols by Candlelight, sees the Bath Bach Choir returning to Bath's famous Pump Rooms every year for its annual carol concerts: a sure sign that Christmas has really begun.
16-18 December, the Pump Room

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Major Exhibitions in and Around Bath

Lions of Bath 2010
A giant pride of 100 individually decorated, life-size lion sculptures, will be taking up residence in and around the World Heritage City of Bath. 
From May to October 2010.

 

Fashion Museum

The Dress of The Year
A collection of work by some of the great names in fashion over the last 40 years.
Until end of 2010

17th Century Gloves
Nearly 20 beautifully decorated gloves from the beginning of the century to the 1660's are on display.
Until end of 2010

Dresses of History
Fourteen historic ensembles from the Fashion Museum's world class collection of original dresses.
Until end of 2010

Foale and Tuffin: The Evolution of a Design
An interesting display exploring the work of iconic 60's fashion label Foale and Tuffin.
From 26 October 2009

Vionett Dresses
A display of 2 rare 1930s evening dresses by Madeleine Vionnet, one of the greatest 20th century couturiers.
5 Dec 2009 to end of 2010

Photographing Fashion
A display of forty black and white photographs from the Fashion Museum's Sunday Times Fashion Archive celebrating British fashion.
From 27 March 2010


The American Museum in Britain

Classic American Quilts
Celebrating the museum's fine collection of quilts.
13 March - 31st October 2010

Treasure and Terror: Discovering the Americas in the Age of Exploration
Exhibition exploring how Europeans travelled to the 'New World' for treasure.
13 March - 31st October 2010

 

Bath Racecourse Fixtures

Located on Lansdown Hill overlooking the city, the Bath Racecourse will be home to another season of great fixtures in 2009, with a variety of weekday, weekend and evening fixtures.

July Racing Fixtures

Flat Racing (evening)
Friday 30th

August Racing Fixtures

Flat Racing (evening)
Thursday 5th

Flat Racing
Sunday 15th

Flat Racing (evening)
Saturday 21st

Flat Racing (evening)
Friday 27th

September Racing Fixtures

Flat Racing
Monday 6th

Flat Racing
Monday 27th

October Racing Fixtures

Flat Racing
Sunday 17th