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 festival is a…

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…

The Bath and Borders Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) hosts this annual festival at the Bath Pavilion. With a huge selection of ales and a few ciders too, it's a great place to sample some local brews.

The Bach Festival returns to Bath for a week of concerts celebrating all aspects of the German composer's work. Choral singing, organ recitals, lute performances and more can be heard at…

A new public art project taking place throughout the city, Lions of Bath sees 100 individually decorated model lions on the prowl throughout the city. Both a huge public exhibition and…

Based at Bath's Claverton Manor, The American Museum in Britain traces the heritage of the United States. It comprises a series of diverse and authentically decorated rooms, tracing the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In 1781, astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus from the observation deck of his Bath home. Today, guests can tour his house and workshops as part of a special exhibition…

Based at Bath's Claverton Manor, The American Museum in Britain traces the heritage of the United States. It comprises a series of diverse and authentically decorated rooms, tracing the…

Fashionistas have cause to rejoice at Bath's Fashion Museum as it once again dedicates a display to The Dress of the Year. An annual occurrence, the dress can vary from decadent to demure but…

Looking for that special piece of furniture that really ties the room together? Then make your way to Bath Pavilion's Decorative and Antique Fair. With English and continental furniture…

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…

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…

The Shakespeare Unplugged Festival welcomes theatre companies from all over the world as it returns to the Theatre Royal, Bath. Offering a culturally diverse programme of productions, it…

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…

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…

The Outdoor Leisure Show is held each year at the Royal Bath & West Showground. The show is a must for lovers of the outdoors, with products on show ranging from fully furnished caravans to…