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Local Attractions
Upcoming highlights
Bath Christmas Market
27 Nov - 7 Dec 2008 (annual)
The aroma of mulled wine drifts across Bath's historic heart every Christmas thanks to the traditional festive Bath Christmas Market, held in the open-air square between the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.
Bath Literature Festival
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual)
The annual Bath Literature Festival is held at various venues around the spa town, including the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Forum, Green Park Station, Bath Abbey and, about 20 miles south, Wells Cathedral.
Shakespeare Unplugged Festival
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual)
The biennial Shakespeare Unplugged Festival welcomes productions from all over the world to the Theatre Royal Bath, offering culturally diverse responses to the Bard in theatre, dance and music.
Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival
Mar 2009 (annual)
Venues throughout Bath host this festival of speech, drama, creative writing and music classes. Aimed at participants from six years old to adults, it is open to amateurs only and adjudicated by professionals.
Waiting for Godot
30 Mar - 4 Apr 2009
Sean Mathias directs Samuel Beckett's 20th-century classic Waiting for Godot at Bath Theatre Royal, as part of a short UK tour before transferring direct to the West End. The play reunites Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart as Estragon and Vladimir.
Bath Annual Spring Flower Show
May 2009 (annual)
Fuchsias, geraniums, carnations, pansies, cacti and bonsai are all on sale at Bath's Spring Flower Show in Victoria Park, and there's a full programme of horticultural lectures by qualified nurserymen.
Somerset County Cricket Festival
May 2009 (annual)
Bath's Recreation Ground, one of the most beautiful venues on the county cricket circuit, hosts the Somerset County Cricket Festival, formerly the Bath Cricket Festival.
Bath Fringe Festival
May - Jun 2009 (annual)
Bath's annual arts festival involves over 150 different events and a visual arts programme all over the city. Fringe theatre provides some avant-garde performances and many comics pay this Roman spa town a visit to get the crowds laughing.
International Guitar Festival
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Bath's International Guitar Festival, at the Michael Tippett Centre and other venues around the city, presents a programme of classical and contemporary classes, rhythm and creative technology courses featuring some of the best classical and popular guitarists in the world.
Beckford's Tower & Museum
Mar - Oct 2009; Weekends only (annual)
Beckford's Tower is a 120-foot Neoclassical Tower in Bath, offering fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The museum inside has displays of furniture made for the tower as well as paintings, prints and objects illustrating the life of William Beckford.
What's happening every day
The Blue Rooms
Daily; not Tue or Sun
Join local celebrities such as the Bath rugby team in the Blue Rooms nightclub, where you can bop away to the resident DJ and hang out in the bar or the cosy sofa area.
Fashion Museum
Daily
The Fashion Museum is one of Bath's most visited attractions. The large collection is housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms and covers the history of fashion from the 16th century to the present day.
Walking the Cotswold Way
Daily
The 100-mile, ancient droving trail of the Cotswold Way is a fantastic way to explore the beauty of this romantic countryside. Buy an Ordnance Survey Map and follow the route for an epic eight-day hike along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath via Stanton, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Upton and Cold Ashton.
Royal Victoria Park
Daily
Bath's Victoria Park is an expansive, tranquil oasis in the heart of the West Country UNESCO World Heritage City. Come to stroll the manicured lawns, enjoy the floral displays or explore the nine-acre Botanical Garden.
Prior Park Landscape Garden
Daily; not Tue
Prior Park Landscape Garden was created by local entrepeneur and philanthropist Ralph Allen and is set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath. Interesting features include an 18th-century Palladian bridge and three lakes.
The Star Inn
Daily
A traditional pub without TVs, slot machines or music, the 16th-century historic Star Inn serves local beer from Bath's only brewery, Abbey Ales.
Ammerdown Centre
Daily
The Ammerdown Centre in Bath is a little-known Somerset oasis "dedicated to peace, tranquillity and reconciliation". Feed your mind and soul, tap into the huge menu of events, activities and courses, or just drop in and chill out.
Roman Baths
Daily
Hidden beneath the city of Bath lie the stone remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. At its heart flow the unique thermal springs that give the town its name. Above stands the Grand Pump Room, where for 200 years visitors have drunk from the fountain of steaming spa water.
Green Park Market
Daily; not Sun
Green Park Market is located in an immaculately restored Victorian railway station, with a mix of shops and market stalls showcasing local businesses and crafts people. Cheltenham locals flock to the Saturday morning farmers' market with the best of local produce.
The Royal Crescent, Bath
Daily
The Royal Crescent in Bath is one of the most recognisable buildings in Britain. It was built to the designs of John Wood the Younger between 1767 and 1774 and is considered one of the finest achievements of 18th-century urban architecture. It also forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the City of Bath, along with the Roman Baths and the Assembly Rooms.
Bath Assembly Rooms
Daily
Bath Assembly Rooms were designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769 when the town was emerging as a fashionable centre for "polite society". Bombed during the Second World War, the building was fully restored and today comprises offices for Bath & North East Somerset Council, elegant public rooms and the Museum of Costume in the basement.
The Fine Cheese Company
Daily; not Sun
The smell from the 150 fine cheeses and fresh bread at Bath's Fine Cheese Company is mouthwatering and the tempting displays are complemented by a range of chutneys. Sample the goodies in the coffee shop to help make your decision.
Bath Aqua
Daily
Not only can you splash out on a piece of hand-made jewellery or vase in Bath Aqua's Glass House but you can also see how it is made in the regular demonstrations of glass blowing at the onsite Theatre of Glass and see displays of antique glass.
Jane Austen Centre
Daily
The Jane Austen Centre in Bath is a permanent exhibition that explores the impact of living in the city on Austen and her writing.
Bath Abbey
Daily
Bath is dominated by the imposing Abbey, over 500 years old, built on the site of a Saxon monastery where the first King of Bath was crowned in 973. It has beautifully restored stonework and some of the finest fan vaulting in the country.
Holburne Museum of Art
Daily; not Mon
Bath's Holburne Museum of Art is located in a fine historic building that was once the Sydney Hotel. In 1916 it became home to the superb collection of art of Sir William Holburne.
Moles Club
Daily
Located underneath its very own studio, Bath's Moles club has a night of the week for every musical persuasion, with a reputation as one of the best live music venues in the country.
What's happening monthly
No monthly events available.
What's happening yearly
The Roman Baths by Torchlight
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Bath's unmissable Roman Baths stay open until 9pm in July and August. A relaxing evening out with torchlight reflecting against the water and rising steam, this is a magical way to enjoy the ancient baths and avoid the crowds.
Taste of Bath Festival
Jul 2009 (annual)
Sample-sized signature dishes from the region's finest restaurants, celebrity chef appearances, mini masterclasses and live music at Royal Victoria Park make the Taste of Bath Festival worth savouring.
Somerset County Cricket Festival
May 2009 (annual)
Bath's Recreation Ground, one of the most beautiful venues on the county cricket circuit, hosts the Somerset County Cricket Festival, formerly the Bath Cricket Festival.
Shakespeare Unplugged Festival
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual)
The biennial Shakespeare Unplugged Festival welcomes productions from all over the world to the Theatre Royal Bath, offering culturally diverse responses to the Bard in theatre, dance and music.
Nationwide Bath Half Marathon
Mar 2009 (annual)
Get your running gear on, do some training and enter the Nationwide Bath Half Marathon. For those that can't manage the full distance, there's a fun run too, following a 2-mile route that should be manageable for most children.
Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival
Mar 2009 (annual)
Venues throughout Bath host this festival of speech, drama, creative writing and music classes. Aimed at participants from six years old to adults, it is open to amateurs only and adjudicated by professionals.
Jane Austen Festival
Sep 2009 (annual)
Bath's jovial annual Jane Austen Festival features costumed promenades, talks, readings, walking tours, theatrical performances, food events, quizzes and film screenings throughout the city.
International Guitar Festival
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Bath's International Guitar Festival, at the Michael Tippett Centre and other venues around the city, presents a programme of classical and contemporary classes, rhythm and creative technology courses featuring some of the best classical and popular guitarists in the world.
Bristol-Bath Cycle Ride
Sep 2009 (annual)
Cycle across the Avon countryside and raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care at the same time with the annual 14-mile Bristol-Bath Cycle Ride.
Beckford's Tower & Museum
Mar - Oct 2009; Weekends only (annual)
Beckford's Tower is a 120-foot Neoclassical Tower in Bath, offering fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The museum inside has displays of furniture made for the tower as well as paintings, prints and objects illustrating the life of William Beckford.
Bath Mozart Festival
Nov 2009 (annual)
The Bath Mozart Festival returns for another year with performances at the Assembly Rooms, Bath Abbey, The Guildhall and the Forum.
Bath Literature Festival
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual)
The annual Bath Literature Festival is held at various venues around the spa town, including the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Forum, Green Park Station, Bath Abbey and, about 20 miles south, Wells Cathedral.
Bath International Music Festival
May - Jun 2009 (annual)
For over two weeks, the magnificent surroundings of Britain's finest Roman city are graced with the world's best music, from classical to jazz, world music and beyond, as Bath presents its annual musical extravaganza.
Bath Fringe Festival
May - Jun 2009 (annual)
Bath's annual arts festival involves over 150 different events and a visual arts programme all over the city. Fringe theatre provides some avant-garde performances and many comics pay this Roman spa town a visit to get the crowds laughing.
Bath Film Festival
Oct - Nov 2009 (annual)
Bath Film Festival includes around 50 screenings of films from almost 20 different countries, as well as workshops and talks at various venues around the city.
Bath Festival of Children's Literature
Sep 2009 (annual)
The Bath Festival of Children's Literature is the UK's largest, with ticketed events taking place at historic and modern city-centre venues. The festival is aimed at young children, teenagers and families, offering the chance to meet popular authors and illustrators.
Bath Christmas Market
27 Nov - 7 Dec 2008 (annual)
The aroma of mulled wine drifts across Bath's historic heart every Christmas thanks to the traditional festive Bath Christmas Market, held in the open-air square between the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.
Bath Annual Spring Flower Show
May 2009 (annual)
Fuchsias, geraniums, carnations, pansies, cacti and bonsai are all on sale at Bath's Spring Flower Show in Victoria Park, and there's a full programme of horticultural lectures by qualified nurserymen.
What's happening every two years
No biennial events available.