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Festivals and events

Bath offers a multitude of major festivals and events, all adding to the vibrancy of this small city. Movies, music, a Regency Christmas, comedy, dance, books and flowers - Bath caters for everyone. See the best in class at the Bath and West Show or take a trot down to the Horse Trials at Badminton.

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  November - December 2009

   

  Christmas at Claverton: at the American Museum
  21st November - 13th December, Tel: 01225 460503

  Bath Christmas Market: Next to the Abbey
  A wonderful sight with little sheds full of wonderful gifts for christmas
  26th November - 6th December, Tel: 0844 847 5256

  Pantomine: Theatre Royal Sleeping Beauty
  Starring LIZA GODDARD as the Good Fairy,
  Eastenders' & Hollyoaks' GEMMA BISSIX as Bad Fairy,
  CHRIS HARRIS as Nurse Nelly,
  Thursday 17th December 2009 - Sunday 24th January 2010
  Tel: 01225 448844

   

  Festivals and Events 2010

   

  February
  

  Bath Literature Festival
  27 February-7 March, various venues
  Tel: 01225 463362

   

  March

  
  Nationwide Bath Half Marathon
  7 March, Pulteney Bridge
  This is a 13.1 mile run in the City of Bath
  01225 422255

   

  May

   

  Annual Bath Spring Flower Show
  1-3 May, The Royal Victoria Park
  With flower displays, arts and crafts and much more
  01225 394041

  Bath International Music Festival
  26 May-6 June,
  Celebrating some of the world's best jazz, classical, folk and world music
  01225 463362

   

  June

   

  Glastonbury Festival
  23-27 June, Worthy Farm, Pilton
  01458 834 596

  
  July

  
  The Roman Baths by Torchlight
  1 July-31 August, Roman Baths
  The Roman building are a wonderful sight to see lit by torchlight
  01225 477785

  
  September

  
  Children's Literature Festival
  24 Sept-3 Oct, Various Venues
  Come and join some of the biggest names in children's books, this is a 10 day event with different authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets will be there.
  01225 463362

  The Jane Austen Festival
  17-26 September, various venues
  There will be a selection of events taking place to celebrate the work and life of Jane Austen
  01225 443000

   

  October

   

  Bath Film Festival
  29 October-7 November, various venues
  There will be screenings and events taking place at a range of venues across Bath

   

  November
  

  Bath Mozart Festival
  12-20 November
  20th Bath Mozartfest, this is an event which is lasting for nine days, full of concerts in some of the city's most historic and atmospheric buildings

   

  
  Bath Rugby

  Dates not to be missed when Bath Rugby are playing at Home:

  Please visit Bath Rugby Website on www.bathrugby.com for further information

  October 2009
  Sat 31 Oct 14:15 GP Bath Rugby v Saracens Recreation Ground
  
  November 2009
  Sat 14 Nov 13:00 AWC-P4 Bath Rugby v Ospreys Recreation Ground

  Sat 28 Nov 17:35 GP Bath Rugby v London Irish Recreation Ground

  December 2009
  Sun 13 Dec 15:00 HC-P4 Bath Rugby v Edinburgh Recreation Ground

  Sun 27 Dec 14:15 GP Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby Recreation Ground
  
  January 2010
  Sat 9 Jan 14:15 GP Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints Recreation Ground
  
  22/23/24 Jan HC-P4 Bath Rugby v Ulster Rugby Recreation Ground
  
  February 2010
  Sat 6 Feb 14:15 AWC-P4 Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks Recreation Ground
  
  Sat 20 Feb 14:15 GP Bath Rugby v Worcester Warriors Recreation Ground
  
  March 2010
  Sat 27 Mar 14:15 GP Bath Rugby v Harlequins Recreation Ground

  April 2010
  Sat 17 Apr 15:00 GP Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks Recreation Ground

  May 2010
  Sat 8 May 15:00 GP Bath Rugby v Leeds Carnegie Recreation Ground

  Please contact a member of our Concierge Team at the Hotel who will be happy to help organise some tickets for the game you wish to watch while staying here at the Hotel. Please contact them on 0844 879 9106.
  

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Bath Festivals and Events 2008 - 2009

October - November

Bath Film Festival: at various venues
The Bath Film Festival is a fortnight celebrating great cinema.
30th Oct - 09th Nov, Tel: 01225 401149

Bath Mozart Festival: at Various Venues
Each year the Mozartfest celebrates the maestro's music, and that of his contemporaries.
07th - 15th Nov, Tel: 01225 429750

November - December

Jane Austen's Regency Christmas: at the Jane Austen Centre
22nd Nov - 31st Dec, Tel: 01225 443000

Christmas at Claverton: at the American Museum
Festive enjoyment for adults and children alike!
22nd Nov - 14th Dec, Tel: 01225 460503

Bath Christmas Market: Abbey Churchyard and surrounding areas
120 chalets situated in the picturesque surroundings of the Bath Abbey.
27th Nov - 7th Dec, Tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)

Carols by Candlelight, City of Bath Bach Choir: at The Pump Room
The City of Bath Bach Choir returns to the Pump Room for its annual carol concert.
17th - 19th Dec, Tel: 01225 463362

2009

February

Bath Literature Festival: at Various Venues
Bath Literature Festival has become a well established ten days of literary events, encompassing writing in all its forms.
28th Feb - 8th Mar, Tel: 01225 463362

March

Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival: at Various Venues
A whole range of performing arts are on offer at this festival.
14th - 28th March, Tel: 01225 463362

Nationwide Bath Half Marathon: Throughout Bath
Sunday 15th March, Tel: 01225 471282

April

Bath Comedy Festival: at various venues
Designed to bring the beautiful World Heritage City of Bath to life with a colourful, vibrant, inclusive and dedicated mix of comedy.
1st - 12th April

May

Bath Dance Festival: at Various Venues
An unmissable dance experience with shows, cabarets, street performances, workshops, dances to join in and much more.
1st - 4th May

Annual Bath Spring Flower Show: at Royal Victoria Park
Held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the beautiful surroundings of Royal Victoria Park.
2nd - 4th May, Tel: 01225 396903

Badminton Horse Trials: in Gloucestershire
One of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events.
7th - 10th May, Tel: 08702 423436

Bath International Music Festival: at Various Venues
One of the most prestigious music festivals in the UK.
22nd May - 6th June, Tel: 01225 463362

Bath Fringe Festival: at Various Venues
This festival encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music.
22nd May - 7th June, Tel: 01225 463362

Somerset County Cricket Festival: at Bath Recreation Ground
Somerset vs. Gloucestershire
25th May (TBC), Tel: 0845 337 1875

The Royal Bath & West Show: at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet
The agricultural show that will provide all the excitement and variety you ever wanted.
27th - 30th May, Tel: 01749 822200