Local Events in Bath

Variety is yours in the UNESCO City of Bath:

MARCH

The Bath Literature Festival is a must see event with J.K Rowling, Hilary Mantel and a variety of poets and writers sharing their individual experiences of the literary world

Bath Decorative and Antiques Fair is on from march 7 -10 in the Pavilion in the City centre

Celebrate International Womane’s Day with Amnesty International and Spaice at the Roman Baths on 9th March

Mother’s Day Celebrations continue not only at the Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa but also at the Artisans Market, Prior Park as well as Longleat Safari Park where mums get in free!

Moscow City Ballet comes to the Theatre Royal between 11-17 March featuring Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet and Sleeping Beauty ; three of the greatest ballets in the classical repertoire

APRIL

Daffodil Day in Mells – this is the quinntessential English event of the year in the Bath area! Daffodils, ice creams, stalls and events all take place at this lovely venue which transforms the village of Mells into a wonderland.

Bath in Fashion Week with events all over the City from 15 April – 21 April

Bath Green Homes – Open Homes Weekend is a corroboration between home owners, groups and green providers who will showcase ways in which we can help make our homes green

Bath Comedy Festival runs from 29 Mar – 7 April with venues all over the city witnessing and enjoying comedic talent from around the world

MAY

Music fills the air around the American Museum with a series of musical events taking place this month

Peppa Pig Big Bank Holiday Funday at Bath Racecourse means fun for all the family

The Bath Music Festival takes place 22 May – 2 Jun while the Fringe Festival sits around the edge between 24 May – 9 June with visual arts, comedy and street theatre aplenty

JUNE

Racing at Bath Racecourse can be enjoyed whilst overlooking the beautiful countryside around Bath

The Royal Bath & West Show is a great day out for everyone with a real flavour of the country available to the whole family. This June will feature some of the country’s finest livestock, farming demonstrations, local produce and more

JULY

Iford Arts Festival runs from June till August with a varied season of Opera, concerts and picnics in the park. Ask our Chef to create you the perfect hamper to accompany your visit to Iford

Its time for the Summer Party Racenight at Bath Racecourse with great evenings of flat racing up at Lansdown

AUGUST

A month to enjoy all that is quinntessential Bath. Walks in the parks, drinks on terraces and wonderment at our architectural heritage all make your stay with us unforgettable

Music at the American Museum series continues up on the hill

SEPTEMBER

Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, festival fun for all the family with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets.
28 September – 7 October

Great Bath Feast, the city of Bath will be going all foodie this autumn with a new festival called The Great Bath Feast.
23 September – 31 October

OCTOBER

Bath Autumn Book Festival, this autumn sees the launch of a new annual book festival for readers and writers brought to you by passionate booksellers with absolute faith in the book.
5-16 October

Heritage Open Week, A range of events and activities at museums during the school half-term holiday.
27 October – 4 November

NOVEMBER

Bath Christmas Market, a unique shopping experience in the heart of Bath city centre.

Bath on Ice, introducing ice skating back to Bath with an open air real ice rink.

Christmas at Claverton, a wonderful event to start the festive season, and get the family into the spirit of things.

DECEMBER
The Family Pantomime for 2013 has yet to be announced but it’s guaranteed to be a fabulous performance with much oh no its behind you and laughter aplenty

The Bath Christmas Markets will bring the City to life in December with mulled wine, individual tastings and a wonderful array of unique stalls to choose your special gifts