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Gaia at Bath Abbey

Gaia will be suspended underneath the tower in the centre of the Abbey, providing an awe-inspiring view as people enter the building. The artwork is 1.8 million...

Willow Weaving at Bath City Farm

Learn how to make fish, crowns and star wands, then decorate with recycled material and flowers. The fish will feature in one of the Farm's performances. Su...

The Nest at the egg

A tree in a city. Two birds decide to make it their home and soon their cosy nest contains two very precious eggs.  The world below is full of stuff but, very q...

Corn Doll Making at Bath City Farm

Explore the history behind the craft, share stories and sing songs in keeping with how they would have weaved together in times gone by. Recycled raffia and s...

Big Dog Art Trail Farewell Weekend

See all of the Swindogs and Swinpups together under one roof for their final bow wow. In addition, there will be  Swindog and Swinpup souvenirs on sale and the ...

Heritage Open Day at Dyrham Park

Free entry as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. The parkland, garden and house will be open as well as the play area and café in the parkland, shop and tea...

Opening Event at Cleveland Pools

To celebrate the re-opening of the Pools and to mark Heritage Open Days, swimming will be free  although spaces must be booked in advance. Tickets will availa...

Heritage Open Day at Keynsham Abbey

An opportunity to visit the historical Augustinian Abbey founded in c.1166 by William, Second Earl of Gloucester located within Keynsham Memorial Park. Look aro...

Regency Costumed Promenade

The official opening of the Jane Austen Festival starts with a spectacular Grand Regency Costumed Promenade through the city centre led by our own town crier. T...

Autumn Foraging at the Community Farm

A walk through The Farm and surrounding countryside, learning the basic principles of foraging. Learn about a range of edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, h...

Heritage Open Day at Prior Park

Free entry to and the opportunity to see an 18th century landscape garden designed by poet Alexander Pope with advice from 'Capability' Brown, walk the Palladia...