Bath Literature Festival

27 Feb - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Over 100 events are hosted in Jane Austen's former home town for the annual Bath Literature Festival. It is held at venues around the spa town, including the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Forum, Bath Abbey and, about 20 miles south, Wells Cathedral.

Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival

6 - 20 Mar 2010 (annual)

Venues throughout Bath host the Mid-Somerset Competitive 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.

Bath Comedy Festival

1 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Bath is having a laugh this April, with a comedy festival starting on April Fool's Day. The annual festival brings the crème de la crème of stand-up comedians, street theatre and mime performers, plays, caricatures and more to the historical city.

World Heritage Day

Apr 2010 (annual)

Bath celebrates its recent UNESCO World Heritage status in April with military re-enactments, tours, walks and outdoor theatre. The day of activities, which takes place across the city centre, coincides with International World Heritage Day.

Bath Annual Spring Flower Show

May 2010 (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 2010 (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 Sing for Life

May 2010 (annual)

Spend the May Bank Holiday weekend listening to glorious music in Bath. The four-day Bath Sing for Life event features glorious choirs in various churches, young musicians in city centre stores, and a concert on the final night.

Bath Fringe Festival

May - Jun 2010 (annual)

Bath's annual arts festival involves more than 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 2010 (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.

Bath Festival of Children's Literature

Sep 2010 (annual)

The best children's books are brought to life by their authors and illustrators at the Bath Festival of Children's Literature. Kids are encouraged to take part in author interviews and book-signings, drawing with illustrators, storytelling and stand-up comedy.

The Blue Rooms

Daily; not Tue or Sun

Look out for local celebrities such as the Bath rugby team in the Blue Rooms nightclub. 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

The Star Inn is a traditional pub without TVs, slot machines or music. The the 16th-century historic pub 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 Bath lie the remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world and the thermal springs that gave the city its name. Visit the baths above ground and taste the spa water.

Green Park Market

Daily; not Sun

Green Park Market is located in a 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

Daily

The Royal Crescent in Bath is one of the most recognisable buildings in Britain. Take a walk to admire its grandeur, and maybe stay or dine in the luxury hotel at number 16.

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 mouth-watering 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

See how glass jugs and jewellery are made at Bath Aqua's Glass House at the onsite Theatre of Glass. Then see displays of antique glass and splash out on a piece of handmade jewellery or a Roman-style blue-glass jug.

Jane Austen Centre

Daily

The Jane Austen Centre is located in a Georgian house in Bath with a permanent exhibition about the classical writer. Here visitors can discover Bath in her time and the impact it had on her life and her writing.

Bath Abbey

Daily

Bath is dominated by the imposing Abbey, 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. It has a reputation as one of the best live music venues in the country.

No monthly events available.

World Heritage Day

Apr 2010 (annual)

Bath celebrates its recent UNESCO World Heritage status in April with military re-enactments, tours, walks and outdoor theatre. The day of activities, which takes place across the city centre, coincides with International World Heritage Day.

The Roman Baths by Torchlight

Jul - Aug 2010 (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.

Somerset County Cricket Festival

May 2010 (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.

Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival

6 - 20 Mar 2010 (annual)

Venues throughout Bath host the Mid-Somerset Competitive 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 2010 (annual)

The jovial annual Jane Austen Festival features costumed promenades, talks, tours, and theatrical performances throughout Bath in honour of the city's most famous resident. The 10-day festival is a must for Austen fans - and people who like dressing up.

International Guitar Festival

Jul - Aug 2010 (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

Oct 2010 (annual)

Cycle across the Avon countryside raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care with the Bristol-Bath Cycle Ride. The route loops from Bristol's city centre through the countryside to the edge of Bath, all with no traffic in sight.

Beckford's Tower & Museum

Apr - Oct 2010; Weekends only (annual)

The 120-foot, neo-classical Beckford's Tower in Bath offers 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 Sing for Life

May 2010 (annual)

Spend the May Bank Holiday weekend listening to glorious music in Bath. The four-day Bath Sing for Life event features glorious choirs in various churches, young musicians in city centre stores, and a concert on the final night.

Bath Mozartfest

Nov 2010 (annual)

The Bath Mozartfest returns for another year of high quality classical music. Performances predominantly take place at the Assembly Rooms, but others are hosted at Bath Abbey, The Guildhall and the Forum.

Bath Literature Festival

27 Feb - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Over 100 events are hosted in Jane Austen's former home town for the annual Bath Literature Festival. It is held at venues around the spa town, including the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Forum, Bath Abbey and, about 20 miles south, Wells Cathedral.

Bath International Music Festival

May - Jun 2010 (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 Half Marathon

7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Get your running gear on, do some training and enter the Bath Half Marathon. For those that can't manage the full distance, there's a fun run too, following a two-mile route that should be manageable for most children.

Bath Fringe Festival

May - Jun 2010 (annual)

Bath's annual arts festival involves more than 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

Nov 2010 (annual)

Established in 1991, Bath Film Festival retains the feel of a community-orientated event but with an internationally focused programme. Showing a commitment to promoting the best of contemporary cinema it returns this year with local, national and international film highlights.

Bath Festival of Children's Literature

Sep 2010 (annual)

The best children's books are brought to life by their authors and illustrators at the Bath Festival of Children's Literature. Kids are encouraged to take part in author interviews and book-signings, drawing with illustrators, storytelling and stand-up comedy.

Bath Dance Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Learn to dance like a pro during the Bath Dance Festival this spring, as top dance stars visit venues across the historic city to teach their graceful moves. Leave an expert in the Modern Jive, street dancing or even Georgian Period Dancing.

Bath Comedy Festival

1 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Bath is having a laugh this April, with a comedy festival starting on April Fool's Day. The annual festival brings the crème de la crème of stand-up comedians, street theatre and mime performers, plays, caricatures and more to the historical city.

Bath Christmas Market

Nov - Dec 2010 (annual)

Bath's traditional Christmas Market is held between the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. More than 100 wooden chalets sell Christmas items, from food and drink to decorations and hand-crafted goods. Carol singers and strolling players provide festive entertainment.

Bath Annual Spring Flower Show

May 2010 (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.

No biennial events available.