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The Bertinet Kitchen
Open all year
Longleat House & Safari Park
15th March - 2nd November 2008
Bath Races
April - October 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse trials
1st - 4th May 2008
Polo Beaufort
May - September 2008
Polo Cirencester
May - September 2008
Roman Baths by Torchlight
1st July - 31st August 2008
Channel 4 Taste of Bath
3rd - 6th July 2008
Gatcombe Horse Park Trials
1st - 3rd August 2008
EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival
1st - 3rd August 2008
Bristol International Balloon Festival
7th - 10th August 2008
Bristol Flower Show
31st August - 2nd September 2008
Bath Festival of Childrens Literature
19th - 28th September 2008
Bath Rugby
Rugby Season September to May
Bath Film Festival
1st - 11th November 2008 (TBC)
Bath Christmas Markets
27th November - 7th December 2008 (TBC)
Bath Thermae Spa
Open All Year
Stonehenge
Open All Year
Theatre Royal Bath
Open All Year
Westonbirt Arboretum
Open All Year
Longleat House & Safari Park
15th March - 2nd November 2008
As well as being the first stately home to open its doors to the public, Longleat was also the first place, outside Africa, to open a Safari Park. And, even after celebrating its 40th anniversary last year, Longleat is still one of Britain's most popular tourist attractions, and the star of the hugely popular BBC series "Animal Park".
There are so many things to see and do at Longleat with attractions to suit all ages, start at the safari park where you can discover rare and magnificent animals such as tigers and giraffes whist in the comfort and security of your own car! After you may choose to continue your adventure with a sea lion cruise aboard the safari boats, in the enormous mazes or on the rope bridges of the adventure castle, children may also enjoy an entertaining railway ride to meet Postman Pat in Greendale Village.
You may also wish to take a tour of one of Britain's finest stately homes. Longleat House was lovingly restored by 1580 it is now home to the 7th Marquess of Bath, Longleat House is widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain as well as being one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public.
For more information and how to book tickets please visit
http://www.longleat.co.uk.
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Bath Races
April - October 2008
Bath will be home to 20 flat race meetings in 2008, with a variety of weekday, weekend and evening fixtures. The Bath racing season begins on Wednesday 9th April.
For more information and a list of fixtures please
click here.
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Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse trials
1st - 4th May 2008
As usual in Olympic year competition will be very hot, not just to take home the coveted Mitsubishi Motors Trophy but also to secure places at the Olympic Games. For the British riders, the task will be to displace members of the victorious European Championship team, while several other nations wil be watching their riders' performance with avid interest. The Box Office opens for all public bookings on 14th January 2008 and online booking is becoming the norm for Badminton.
For the first time since the Event's inception in 1949 a complete reappraisal of the ground condidtions on the four mile Cross Country track has been undertaken
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Polo Beaufort
May - September 2008
Polo is the oldest ball sport in the world dating back to 600 BC. The word is derived from the "pulu", the willow root from which the polo balls were crafted in Tibet over 2000 years ago. The sport gradually spread through Asia to India, where it was introduced to tea planters and British soldiers, who brought the game to England.
The Beaufort Polo Club is a small polo club set alongside the Westonbirt Arboretum in one of the most beautiful parts of England. The serenity and tranquillity of the surrounding Cotswold countryside are in complete contrast to the speed and energy of the sport of polo. It is simply one of the most exciting games in the World for player and spectator. The Club has 7 boarded polo grounds, a number of stick and ball areas, a polo pit and indoor riding school.
From May until September matches are played every weekend and on some week days. Please visit
http://www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk/ for more information and a list of fixtures.
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Polo Cirencester
May - September 2008
The Cirencester Polo club is the oldest polo club in the UK (founded in 1894) is set amid 3,000 acres of parkland and woodland on one of England's most beautiful estates located in the heart of the Cotswolds. The clubs number 1 ground is the famous Ivy Lodge ground, often said to be "the best all weather ground in England".
For more information and a list of fixtures please
click here.
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Roman Baths by Torchlight
1st July - 31st August 2008
Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath as well as avoiding the crowds by visiting on a summer evening. As darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are illuminated with the lights of flickering torches . With the steaming waters and Roman artefacts this is an unforgettable and unique experience. During the evenings of July and August the site is open to visitors until 10pm (last admission 9pm).
For more information please
click here.
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Channel 4 Taste of Bath
3rd - 6th July 2008
The Taste of Bath Festival will give visitors the opportunity to try sample-sized signature dishes from a selection of the best restaurants in Bath and the South West. Also featured will be Michelian star chef, winner of the Hotel chef of the year, Hywel Jones. Explore different cuisines; enjoy fine wines, champagnes and speciality beers all in the beautiful setting of Royal Victoria Park - just below the Royal Crescent
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Gatcombe Park Horse Trials
1st - 3rd August 2008
This renowned Festival of British Horse Eventing takes place at Gatcombe Park, spectacular home of the Princess Royal and her family, the event incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships. Over 50,000 people visited last years event and this year numbers are set to rise again, once again the competition is spread over three days and encompasses the three separate disciplines of dressage, cross country and show jumping.
For more information please
click here.
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EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival
1st - 3rd August 2008
"Bristol's liveliest and largest Harbourside event features a wide range of entertainment both on and off the water, including music stages, a dance stage, street theatre and water displays, all taking place against a backdrop of hundreds of colourful vessels in the floating harbour throughout the weekend."
Please
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Bristol International Balloon Festival
7th - 10th August 2008
The 2008 fiesta promises to be as fun-filled as those before it! Now one of the largest outdoor events in the country, Bristol Balloon Fiesta attracts thousands of spectators and visitors every year for a four day festival of fun and flying. Not only will there be the famous mass balloon ascents at 6am and 6pm every day over the four days, as well as the amazing night glows on Thursday the 7th and Sunday the 10th at 9.30pm, but as ever there is so much more to keep visitors entertained. With a jam-packed entertainment schedule and a children's interactive area. Not forgetting of course the fairground, delicious cuisine from around the world, craft fair,...and the list really does go on and on!
For more information or to book tickets in advance please
click here.
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Bath Festival of Childrens Literature
19th - 28th September 2008
One of the biggest new literary festivals announced in recent years will take place in Bath this autumn.
The Bath Festival of Children's Literature is a 10-day celebration of children's books and reading, and will feature some of the biggest and most creative names from the world of children's publishing.
It will be one of the largest literary festivals in the UK and a major tourist attraction for the World Heritage City of Bath.
Many very well known and popular authors and illustrators make up the impressive launch line-up.
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Bristol Flower Show
31st August - 2nd September 2008
Celebrating its 64th year, this popular annual show promises three days of spectacular colour, competitions and fun for all at Durdham Downs in Bristol. The show offers something for everyone from the serious horticulturist to the person who just likes to potter, with a wealth of trade stands offering to meet every gardener's needs from tools to seeds.
There are competitions for handicrafts, cookery, and flower arranging as well as flower, fruit and vegetable classes. There are also classes for children, dancing by Bristol Morris Men, bands, face-painting, the Children's Trail, creatures from Bristol Zoo the magnificent Floral Marquee, and garden design and building competitions.
For more information please
click here.
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Bath Rugby
Rugby Season September to May
With Bath making a welcome return to form this season, this has to be the place to see some of the best premiership rugby! So why not pick the match of your choice from the full
Bath Rugby fixture list and plan your visit to Lucknam Park accordingly!
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Bath Film Festival
1st - 11th November 2008 (TBC)
In 2006 Bath film festival included an overview of 48 films, including 19 Previews, 2 UK Premieres, 1 Gala Preview, 4 films by renowned artists plus special events, Q&A sessions, film workshops and much, much more!
This year's eighteenth film festival will be one week shorter than previously, yet it will still be packed with a wealth of cinematic treats. Previews will include the latest art house films, documentaries, film-makers will be available to discuss their work and run film-related workshops. In fact the usual quality programme that has been provided in the past is just all going to be condensed into a shorter time frame.
For more information please click here.
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Bath Christmas Markets
27th November - 7th December 2008 (TBC)
This year sees the eighth Christmas market to be held in Bath, with its size and stature growing year on year, it is now one of Baths most popular calendar dates with an estimated 200,000 visitors each year.
Bath is the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit and start to plan and prepare for the upcoming festivities. With over 40% independent retailers as well as a full complement of high street stores, a central railway station and aesthetically pleasing streets, shopping in Bath is always a pleasure.
The run up to the festive period is an even more special time for this most pleasurable past time, with the addition of Bath Christmas Market (29 November - 9 December), the largest outdoor festive market in the region. 123 traditional wooden chalets adorn the streets in the vicinity of the world renowned Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, with retailers selling everything imaginable for the perfect shopping experience – local and unique crafts, jewellery, clothing, accessories and decorations.
For more details please click here.
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Stonehenge
Open All YearThe county of Wiltshire is rich in monuments and ancient attractions with Stonehenge being one of the most fascinating. The huge shaped stones and perfect geometry of Stonehenge makes it the most sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world. What visitors see today are substantial remains from the original 60 stones which are the focal point in a landscape filled with prehistoric ceremonial structures, and more than 300 burial mounds. Dating back to 3000-1600 BC, the 2600 hectares of ground are now protected as a World Heritage Site, as well as being one of the 5 wonders of the world. Stonehenge attracts people from all over the world, and is visited by nearly 800,000 people a year.
For more information please visit http://www.stonehenge.co.uk.
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Theatre Royal Bath
Open All YearPlays, Opera and the Ballet
There are two venues - the Main House and the Ustinov Studio - with a variety of productions throughout the year including children's theatre productions, workshops, readings etc.
For further details please phone (0) 1225 448844 or consult their website at http://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/.
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Westonbirt Arboretum
Open All YearWestonbirt Arboretum, the National Arboretum contains over 18,000 trees from all over the world, which have been planted from as far back as 1829 in over 600 acres of picturesque Cotswold countryside.
Westonbirt is open all year between 10am and 8pm, or dusk if earlier. The cost of admission for adults is between £5-£7.50. For more information, visit http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt or call the Arboretum on 01666 880220.
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The Bertinet Kitchen
The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school that opened in September 2005 in the centre of beautiful and historic Bath. Owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, The Bertinet Kitchen offers a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities.
Join us for demonstration or hands on classes and learn to make simple and delicious creations. Relax, taste the food and enjoy a glass of wine or two while you hone your skills. The Bertinet Kitchen hosts classes presented by local and nationally known guest chefs and food writers. Including our own Michelin Star acclaimed Chef Hywel Jones.
Special packages including accomodation, full English breakfast and transport to and from The Bertinet Kitchen are available from £280.00
Accomodation is subject to availablity
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