Coming events in the West Country during 2008 for your diary - whatson has compiled a list of just a few of the major events that are coming to the South West this Summer - Click here for details.
Now and until 2nd November The American Museum presents Titanic - The Ship that shook America - A selection of verified Titanic memorabilia never been displayed in Britain.
28th- 31st May The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet. This Show is the country’s most popular agricultural event of the calendar and is the largest show held on the Showground. The show opening times are 9am - 6.30pm daily. This show offers a perfect and inspirational day out for all the family.
21st May - 7th June. Bath International Music Festival, various venues throughout Bath - the most prestigious music festivals in the United Kingdom.
23 May - 08 June Bath Fringe, an explosion of artistic activity all over the city. From Shakespeare in the Park to a new student theatre festival with over 200 events spread over 17 days including art fairs, street performances a visual arts trail ; children’s shows, music, comedy and cabaret.
May Museum and Galleries Month - organized every May by the Campaign for Museums. See the Museums and Galleries come alive at night! All the events are free for Bath & North East Somerset residents - just a sample of what is on offer include
Victoria Art Gallery by the Pulteney Bridge, 5.30 - 8.00pm. Start off the evening with a live jazz band Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, 6.00 - 9.00pm (last entry 8.00pm) Enjoy the Aardman animation ’Wrong Trousers’ and wear the wrong trousers to the museum. Repeat showings of the film every 30 minutes. Roman Baths, Stall St, 8.00 - 10.00pm (last entry 9.00) meet the Romans of Aquae Sulis and enjoy an evening of theatre around the site. American Museum in Bath, Queen Square, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Clap your hands and have a toe-tapping time with the Applejacks Dance Troupe as the Museum brings a taste of an American Saturday night right to the heart of Bath, complete with BBQ and a choir if the weather is just fine...
7th June The Holburn Museum - A final exhibition Painting Aardman will open on Saturday 7 June (until Sunday 6 July) 2008 Admission to this exhibition and the Museum will be free of charge. This will be the last exhibition before closing till 2010
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Prom on The Close At Clifton College once again features Britain's most popular soprano - Lesley Garrett, supported by the Emerald Ensemble. This is Bristol's finest outdoor concert at a stunning venue. Pack a picnic and make it a night to remember. 5th July 2008
Corsham Festival Is one of the leading small festivals in the south west and has developed a reputation for exciting new work. Held over eight days in late June, Corsham Festival offers a platform for British musicians and artists. 21st- 28th June
T4 on the Beach Confirmed for this fantastic outdoor event happening July include The Hoosiers, Lightspeed Champion, Robyn, Scounting for Girls, The Feeling - how's that for starters! At Weston Super Mare on the 20th July.
The Affordable Art Fair The Affordable Art Fair returns to the Passenger Shed, Temple Meads, Bristol on the 16 - 18 May. 55 galleries will exhibit a fresh line-up of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints - all priced between £50 and £3,000.
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