Badminton Horse Trials. 3 - 7 May 2012 - This is the greatest equestrian 3-day event - the one every rider would like to win. It attracts one of the largest crowds of any outdoor sporting event. A great day out.
Bath International Music Festival 30 May - 10 June 2012. - For twelve days, Bath’s many venues come alive with the sounds of classical music, jazz, world and contemporary music and amazing free events.
Bath's major festivals and events 2011/12. - Whatever time of year you visit Bath, you’ll find a packed programme of festivals and events taking place across the city and surrounding area. There will be country shows, fairs and music festivals throughout the seasons for your enjoyment.
Bath Shopping. - Bath's the place to shop. All the big names are in Bath but many people come to Bath for the fascinating little shops that the city's famous for.
Cheddar Caves and Gorge. - A place of wild and rugged beauty. It's Britain's biggest Gorge and of course everyone knows that dragons live in caves!
Bristol city bus tour. - Hop on to an open-top City Sightseeing bus and see the sights of Bristol. Their fully-trained guides will give you a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating city's long history and numerous visitor attractions.
Clarks Village Outlet Shopping - All the famous brands at bargin prices - about 30 mins drive from here.
SS Great Britain - Brunel's great iron ship. The world's first ocean liner, back home in Bristol's rejuvenated harbourside. There's so much to see around the harbourside besides this great Lady!
The Roman Baths - The Roman Baths and Pumproom that made Bath so famous. An essential visit!
Mad Max Tours - Do the Stonehenge & Avebury stone circles, Lacock and Castle Combe villages all in one day and let someone else do the driving!
The National Trust - Tyntesfield, Stourhead, Prior Park & Montacute House all nearby.
Home of the Sally Lunn Bun! - The oldest house in Bath (1482), a must for morning coffee & afternoon tea - make an excuse to eat a Sally Lunn bun!
Bath Bus Tour. - A comprehensive hop-on/hop-off bus tour of Bath in conjunction with the National Trust, with expert guided commentary.
Fleet Air Arm Museum. - Europe's largest collection of naval aircraft, as well as Concorde and even a nuclear bomb! (Please don't bring one back with you!)
The Wookey Hole Caves - The famous Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill, under the Mendip Hills, near the city of Wells and towards Clarks Village.
Longleat House and Safari Park. - Get lost in the Longleat Hedge Maze, voyage on the Safari Boats, journey on the Longleat Railway; the lions, tigers, wolves, rhinos and much much more.
The Bizarre Bath Comedy Walk. - From 28 March, Bizarre Bath leaves the Huntsman Inn, North Parade Passage, every evening at 8pm. The walk comes very highly recommended! It's an experience nearly impossible to describe but a 'must do' Bath event!
The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum. - Bristol's award winning new national museum dedicated to Britain's 500 year colonial history. A vivid record to the end of an empire.
The Mayor's Guides FREE Walking Tours - Depart Bath's Abbey Churchyard, Monday - Sunday 10.30 and Sunday - Friday 14.00 all year. Additionally tours run May - September on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 19.00. Without exception, our guests love these tours. They last for about two hours and are free to everyone as guests of the city. For enquiries please call: 01225 477411 |
