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April
Bath Comedy Festival, celebrates the art of making people laugh! 1-10 April, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 Badminton Horse Trials, one of the toughest and most exciting four day equestrian events in the UK 21-25 April, Gloucestershire, tel: 01454 218375 May Bath International Music Festival, celebrates the world's best jazz, classical, folk and world music. 25 May - 5 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 Bath Fringe Festival, encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music. 27 May - 12 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 June The Royal Bath & West Show, a fun filled family event celebrating all aspects of farming and rural life. 1-4 June, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, tel: 01749 822200 Glastonbury Festival, the largest and most famous green field music and performing arts festival in the world. 22-26 June, Pilton, Glastonbury, tel: 0844 412 4626 July Roman Baths by Torchlight, as darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight. 1 July - 31 August, Roman Baths, Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785 WOMAD Festival, an outdoor festival celebrating the world's many forms of music, arts and dance. 28-31 July, Charlton Park, Wiltshire, tel: 01189 606060 August 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. 5-7 August, Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, tel: 01423 339423 Bath Folk Festival, a festival providing concerts, education and opportunities to play folk music throughout Bath. 8-14 August, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 Ladies’ Day and 200 Year Anniversary Celebrations, Dress to impress for this party! With 6 great flat races, live music and fireworks, it's an event not to be missed. 20 August, Bath Racecourse, tel: 01225 424609 September Heritage Open Days, Celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by providing access to properties not normally open to the public. 8-11 September, tel: 01225 477757 Jane Austen Festival, a varied selection of events to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen. 16-24 September, The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000 Bath Festival of Children's Literature, 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. 23 September - 2 October, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 October Cooler Jazz and Blues Festival, This 10 day festival will finish with an all day music spectacular at Green Park Station. 7-16 October, Green Park Station, tel: 01225 463362 November Bath Mozart Festival, nine days of concerts in some of the city's most historic and atmospheric buildings. 11-19 November, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362 Bath Film Festival, 12th 20th November TBC See www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk December Bath Christmas Market, a unique festive gift market, not to be missed, with over 120 stalls in stunning surroundings. 24 November - 11 December (TBC), next to Bath Abbey, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min) Christmas at Claverton, a wonderful festive experience for all the family. 25 November - 18 December, American Museum in Britain, tel: 01225 460503 |