Bath & N E Somerset

Properties and events in Bath & N E Somerset

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A Guided Walk Through Keynsham's History during 1945-2020

Bath Hill East Car Park, Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join local walking group Walkers are Welcome and learn something of Keynsham's History.

A Talk: Keynsham 1945-2020 75 Years

Make Space, 2 Riverside Terrace, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and hear about Keynsham history during 1945 to 2020.

Albert Mill

Dapps Hill, Keynsham, Dapps Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1UL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Albert Mill is an historic Logwood Mill on the River Chew. it has a mill room with original machinery and a water wheel. Another water wheel and the original sluice gates are in the gardens.

American Museum & Gardens

Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Free garden entry for all at the American Museum & Gardens. The perfect time to experience our late summer gardens with family and friends.

Bath Jewish Burial Ground

Greendown Place, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this beautiful cemetery, resting place of Bath's Jewish community in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience its peaceful atmosphere, and learn about the lives of the people buried here who came to this country from so many places.

Bath on Film - Short Films about or made in Bath

Museum of Bath At Work, Julian Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A selection of short documentary films made about Bath in the 20th century.

Church of Our Lady and St Alphege, Bath

Church of Our Lady & St Alphege, Oldfield Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

The church was built in 1929 and designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, one of Britain's greatest 20th-century architects, inspired by basilicas in Rome. Scott regarded it as his 'little gem'. It is grade II* listed.

Community Connections Fair

Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Free community fair celebrating local heritage, connections and peace, with displays, craft activities, live music, demonstrations and guided tours.

Discovering The Romans: Everyday Archaeology, Amazing Lives

Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre, Swallow Street, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1RB
In person
Pre-booking required

Excavate, reconstruct and explore in our behind-the-scenes Investigation Zone, and handle original artefacts from the museum collection to discover the people behind the objects. Ages 16+, booking essential.

Eyre Chantry Chapel

Perrymead Cemetery, Popes Walk, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Eyre Chapel is a gem of ecclesiastic Victorian architecture of classical stonework and a stunning interior.

Guided tour of early 19th century church and local village

St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Timsbury, Bath, Somerset, BA2 0LG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Step back into local history on our hourly guided tours of the church. Children will love the self-guided Treasure Trail.

Hidden Heroes Photography Exhibition

St Johns Church, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Community Photography Exhibition Theme: “People and Places Past and Present” Delivered by Keynsham photography group Snap and Stroll.

Hidden Histories at Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery

Keynsham Cemetery, Durley Hill, Keynsham, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 2AJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery is both a peaceful Victorian burial ground and the location of a major Roman archaeological site. It will be open for a display of photographs and artefacts, and for self-guided walks.

History and Architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church

Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and explore the history and architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church, which dates back to 1834.

Keynsham Abbey Open Day

Keynsham Abbey Remains, Keynsham Memorial Park, Abbey Park, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Keynsham Abbey remains. Meet a Saxon and learn about his life. Learn about the Norman Abbey. There is information, a trail for younger children, a scale model of the Abbey, displays of carved stone, a tile game, and our medieval gardens.

Lansdown Store tour - Splendid Spa

Local History Store, Lansdown. Precise location and directions will be shared upon booking., Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the treatments & equipment used in the historic spa complex in Bath, from the Victorian period to the 1970s. In the words of its visitors & patients, find out more about the health treatments of the time in this behind-the-scenes store tour.

Life and Lodging on Abbey Green: Elton House Open Days

2 Abbey Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Last opened for Heritage Open Days in 2018, Elton House is in the very centre of Bath, close to the Abbey. Originally one of Georgian Bath's many lodging houses, this fine Georgian building is now cared for by the Landmark Trust

Lights! Camera! Action! History of Cinema Going in Bath

Museum of Bath At Work, Julian Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Illustrated talk to accompany the 'Lights! Camera! Action! Exhibition on show at the Museum of Bath at Work. A presentation by Ann Cullis who created the exhibition.

Locksbrook Campus

Locksbrook Campus, Locksbrook Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 3EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bath Spa University's Locksbrook Campus houses our courses in the School of Design and the School of Art Film and Media. Locksbrook has received a RIBA South West Award and RIBA National Award, recognising and celebrating this inspirational space.

Museum of Bath Stone Open Weekend and Lives of the Quarrymen Display

54a Combe Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5HZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the history of the village and the Global Heritage Stone that built the city of Bath, and stories of the lives of the quarrymen.