Festivals, Fairs and Music in the Spa City of Bath, Somerset

If you are heading to Bath for a well earned city break or winter holiday, there will be a variety of events and entertainment in store for you. It’s the perfect time to enjoy one of the city’s many relaxing Bath spa breaks, a great way to pamper yourself and relax whilst staying in this historical city.

Here are a few events and festivals taking place in the coming weeks in Bath. First we have the return of the much loved Bath Bachfest. Scheduled to run from the 24 – 25 February, the special two day event celebrates the works of highly acclaimed German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. This year’s Bachfest will feature three special concerts, showcasing a plethora of talented classical musicians at three prestigious venues.

This will include the talented violinist and winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2011; Alina Ibragimova. Ticket prices range from £10 – £32; for booking or more information, call the box office on: 01225 463362.

Next is the annual ‘Independent Bath Literature Festival’, taking place in Bath city centre from March 2 – 11. ‘LitFest 2012’ has been touted as the biggest so far and will feature wide & varied events during the festival. Among the authors included are; Giles Gilbert Scott, Ian Kershaw, Stella Rimington, Hisham Matar, Claire Tomalin and Tony Parsons. General information & tickets are on sale now from the Bath Festivals Box Office: 01225 463362.

Finally, those with a firm interest in antiques can visit the ‘Bath Decorative Antiques Fair’, taking place from 8 – 10 March. The colourful fair, now in its 23rd year, is a hugely popular event and brings antique traders from around the country to show the best of their wares at the Pavilion in Bath. More information regarding this Antiques Fair can be obtained by calling: 01225 742240 / 01225 333130.

So whichever one of these events takes your fancy during your stay in Bath, be sure to book your Bath Accommodation soon with Bailbrook Lodge and relax in a beautifully restored Georgian period house with a relaxing atmosphere.

Editors Notes:

Bailbrook Lodge offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in a beautiful, period Georgian, Grade II listed country house Bath hotel, which is set within its own grounds and lovely well kept gardens. Bailbrook Lodge is located in the historic Roman Spa city of Bath, England’s only UNESCO World Heritage City.

This delightful luxury B&B is an ideal choice if you are looking to enjoy one of the many Bath Spa breaks which are on offer throughout the year.

Bailbrook Lodge is ideal Bath accommodation if you’re seeking a bed and breakfast which is located in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere whilst being perfectly located to reach Baths’ historical city centre, which is only 1½ miles or 5 minute drive away, putting you in easy reach of Bath’s most famous sights and attractions: The Roman Bath’s, Grand Pump Room, Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey, “The Circus”, Theatre Royal, and the Thermae Bath Spa.