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  1. Add Bath Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    Bath Christmas Market

    Address

    Various Locations, Bath City Centre, Somerset, BA1 1LZ

    Discover the magic of Bath at Christmas at the Bath Christmas Market.

  2. Add BS4 Arts Trail to your Itinerary

    BS4 Arts Trail

    Address

    Brislington & St Anne's, Bristol, BS4 3PG

    Bristol

    This year's BS4 Arts Trail takes place on 14 & 15 June, with over 85 incredible artists and makers in 31 venues around Brislington and St Anne's.

  3. Add St Pauls Carnival to your Itinerary

    St Pauls Carnival

    Address

    St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8UH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 942 5017

    Bristol

    Bristol’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, St Pauls Carnival, returns in July 2025.

  4. Add Bristol Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    Bristol Christmas Market

    Address

    Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 1UX

    Bristol

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come and celebrate the festive season at Bristol Christmas Market, where you’ll find an array of traders selling seasonal delights, crafts and unique items, which are perfect for those hunting for that…

  5. Add Calne Bike Meet to your Itinerary

    Calne Bike Meet

    Address

    Calne Town Centre, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0EN

    Telephone

    01249 814 000

    Calne

    One of the largest free motorcycle events in Europe and a great family day out with bikes of all shapes, sizes and colours lining Calne's historic streets.

  6. Add Sahara Longe at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Sahara Longe at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 917 2300

    Bristol

    British artist Sahara Longe’s first institutional exhibition will open at Arnolfini in Summer 2025 with a new body of work unique to Arnolfini, continuing her exploration of semi-abstract figures as they move between private and public spaces.

  7. Add Dana Awartani at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Dana Awartani at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 11 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Bristol

    For Summer 2025 Dana Awartani will be exhibiting in her first European solo exhibition at Arnolfini, following the inclusion of her poignant and much celebrated installation Come, let me heal your wounds. Let me mend your broken bones commissioned…

  8. Add Bristol International Balloon Fiesta to your Itinerary

    Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

    Address

    Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

    Bristol

    Europe's biggest hot air balloon event

    The spectacular free event will once again feature over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk as well as the famous Night Glows, when the balloons light up the sky in time to a soundtrack provided…

  9. Add Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 917 2300

    Bristol

    Join this weekly women’s craft club in partnership with Bristol Refugee Festival. All women are welcome to come along, have a cup of tea and get crafty.

  10. Add Bristol Harbour Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Harbour Festival

    Address

    Various locations, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 927 6614

    Bristol

    This annual free dance, music and arts extravaganza features family activities, music, circus, food markets and visiting vessels.

    From Underfall Yard on the western edge of the Floating Harbour all the way to the Cascade Steps, Thekla and Queen…

  11. Add Bath Carnival to your Itinerary

    Bath Carnival

    Address

    Sydney Gardens, Sydney Place, Bath, BA2 6NH

    Bath

    Bath Carnival is a free party celebrating Carnival arts, as well as the diversity of Bath's people and culture. 

  12. Add Reading Pride to your Itinerary

    Reading Pride

    Address

    Kings Meadow, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BN

    Telephone

    0118 229 0617

    Reading

    The Love Unites 2025 Reading Pride event and parade brings the spirit of Pride to the centre of Reading and provides an opportunity for groups, organisations and individuals to show their support for both Pride and the ongoing campaign for equality. 

  13. Add Bath Farmers' Market to your Itinerary

    Bath Farmers' Market

    Address

    Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1761 490624

    Bath

    Every Saturday: A variety of local produce, all goods come from under 40 miles away and are sold direct by the people who produced them.

  14. Add Bath Artisan & Independent Market to your Itinerary

    Bath Artisan & Independent Market

    Address

    Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HA

    Telephone

    07769 707636

    Bath

    30 Apr- 19 Nov 2017: Bath Artisan and Independent Market events in Queens Square with artisan, art, craft, vintage and food sellers.

  15. Add Dorothy House Interactive Nature Trail to your Itinerary

    Dorothy House Interactive Nature Trail

    Address

    Dorothy House Hospice Care, Winsley House, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshie, BA1 6AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7443633068

    Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon

    Situated just off the public footpaths from the Kennet and Avon Canal at nearby Avoncliff or Limpley Stoke, the Dorothy House Interactive Nature Trail in Winsley is a perfect spot to take a pause and learn more about the incredibly bio-diverse…

  16. Add BOP Photobook Festival to your Itinerary

    BOP Photobook Festival

    Address

    Martin Parr Foundation, 316 Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1173293270

    Bristol

    BOP returns this year with another lineup of photobook publishers, artist talks, exhibitions, book signings, events, street food, coffee and local beer.

  17. Add Cheltenham Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Music Festival

    Address

    Various venues in and around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JE

    Telephone

    01242 850270

    Cheltenham Music Festival returns for its 80th birthday celebrations, 4 - 18 July 2025, for eight days of incredible music. 

  18. Add Artisan Food Market at Milsom Place to your Itinerary

    Artisan Food Market at Milsom Place

    Address

    Milsom Place, 41 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1BZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 789040

    Bath

    Every Saturday: Milsom Place offers a new weekly artisan food market showcasing local and regional produce and speciality food.

  19. Add Stonehenge Landscape - National Trust to your Itinerary

    Stonehenge Landscape - National Trust

    Address

    National Trust Estate Office, 3 Stonehenge Cottages, King Barrow, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DD

    Telephone

    01980 664780

    King Barrow, Amesbury

    Did you know the famous stone circle is surrounded by other ancient monuments in the Stonehenge World Heritage Site? Enjoy a stroll through open access fields full of archaeology and wildlife – join a guided walk or download a walk leaflet

  20. Add Bristol Cathedral to your Itinerary

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    Bristol Cathedral

    Address

    College Green, West End, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 926 4879

    West End, Bristol

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    Visit Bristol Cathedral as part of your trip along the Great West Way. 

    Bristol’s beautiful and historic Cathedral is located on College Green in the West End of the city. A church has almost certainly stood on the site for over a thousand years,…

  21. Add Bath Artisan Market to your Itinerary

    Bath Artisan Market

    Address

    Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1JB

    Telephone

    07769 707636

    Bath

    Second Sunday of every month: Slap bang in the heart of Bath is a vibrant, monthly, Sunday market that plays host to over 70 stalls.

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