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The C15 Manor house comes into view as you descend along the drive and into the Grade II landscaped Edwardian gardens. The extensive plantings that surround the house are undergoing considerable redevelopment by the owners and their Head Gardener.

Sale of mostly young plants for your garden, hanging baskets or allotment. Hot & cold refreshments, to include bacon rolls and cake! Raffle to win a planted container; designer jewellery also on sale. At Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. Donations of plants may be left outside the hall 8.30 - 9.

The American Museum & Gardens takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the C20 with its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts. The New American Garden follows a free form planting style featuring many native American plants.

Fiddlesticks NorthWest Clog Dancers and Musicians from Norfolk will be touring various locations around Wiltshire over the May Bank Holiday.

Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Family Takeovers happen during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Family Takeovers happen during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

Beautiful 14 acre garden with mixed borders, pond, orchard and wildlife garden. The Victorian walled garden has been restored and is fully productive, and a gang of Indian runner ducks roam free keeping the slugs at bay. Lots to do for the children incl White Witch’s House and Woolley Sheep Trail.

Fiddlesticks NorthWest Clog Dancers and Musicians from Norfolk will be touring various locations around Wiltshire over the May Bank Holiday. Joined by Holt Morris.

A fast-paced, family-friendly, bike-powered version of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies is promised in the beautiful surrounds of The Courts Garden as travelling players, the Handlebards make a welcome return.

Bringing together musicians from bands like Suede, Gorillaz and Florence + The Machine, Penguin Cafe is a melting pot of influences and serious talent.

Clara Schumann Piano Sonata Chopin 24 Preludes Op 28 The oldest member of the famous Kanneh-Mason family, Isata, performs the first of two concerts championing the music of Robert Schumann’s wife Clara.

Michael Tippett was a towering figure in 20th century British music. Artistic director of The Bath Festival from 1969 to 1974 some of his music was premiered here. Oliver Soden has written the first Tippett biography.

Beethoven Violin Sonata No.10 in G, Op.96 Schumann Violin Sonata No.2 in D minor, Op.

Beethoven Piano Sonata in A, Op.2 No.2 Bartok Out of Doors Brahms Klavierstücke, Op.

Beethoven Horn Sonata Schumann Three Romances and works by Rachmaninov and Bozza, and a new work by Palomar.

Get creative with us in Parade Gardens! This year we are celebrating craft and making, joining together with our friends from BathIRON and The Holburne Museum to bring you even more exciting activities to try.

Join us in Parade Gardens for a fresh line-up of talented local folk bands to celebrate the installation of the BathIRON bandstand balustrade – a beautiful sculptural piece which was hand-forged by teams of blacksmiths from all over the UK during BathIRON Festival in June 2018.

A fresh line-up of 5 talented local FOLK bands, to celebrate the installation of the BathIRON bandstand balustrade - a beautiful sculptural piece which was hand-forged by teams of blacksmiths from all over the UK during BathIRON Festival in June 2018.

Kicking off this May, Bath Spa University will be hosting SparkFest, a five-week programme of innovative performances from undergraduate students. SparkFest, now in its second year, will bring together 100 performances across eight venues throughout the city.

Written over the course of several years for a variety of projects, commissions, collaborations and events, the acclaimed poet presents Sandettie Light Vessel Automatic, an astonishing body of work which represents the nature and scale of his work. He talks to James Long.

Is the current UK education system fit and fair for purpose? For an in-depth look at what’s happening in our schools join writer and campaigner Melissa Benn (Life Lessons: The Case for a National Education Service), social historian David Kynaston (Engines of Privilege: Britain’s Private School Problem) and education...

The acclaimed conductor and regular at the BBC Proms tells Handel’s story. Following his arrival into London in 1712 he spent the next four decades at the heart of London’s music scene composing masterpiece after masterpiece, culminating, of course, in Messiah.

Acclaimed philosopher and author Julian Baggini presents his latest book, a superb tour though world philosophies including Japanese, Indian and Chinese.

Along hedgerows, pathways and at the beach, you will find many wild ingredients that can be used to inspire delicious meals. John Wright, forager at River Cottage, shows us what you can find and where and how to identify them

A multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, known for his minimal approach, Roger Eno crafts an ambient sound rooted in classical music.