DAFFODIL COTTAGE
LOCAL EVENTS
Badminton Horse Trials
The Badminton Horse Trials take place every May in South Gloucestershire. As one of the world's premier five-star equestrian events, it features elite dressage, challenging cross-country, and intense show jumping, attracting top international riders to the Duke of Beaufort’s estate.
Bath Christmas Market
Wander through the heart of Bath's historic city centre, transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling chalets, unique gifts, and gourmet food and drink. This takes place in December every year.
Bath Food Festival
The Foodies Festival takes place every year in September in Bath. You can watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs. There is also a Cook School with hands-on lessons from a top chef for both adults and children, as well as a Silent Disco. You can learn how to make show-stopping cakes in the Cake & Bake Theatre with expert bakers and The Great British Bake Off stars; Sample new cocktails, wines and beers in The Drinks Theatre; Eat delicious street food from around the world. It is a great day out for both adults and children.
Bath Literature Festival
The Bath Literature Festival takes place over nine days in May every year, with over 60 stimulating literary events on a broad range of topics. Bath’s street and venues become alive with some of the industry’s biggest names.
Ruth Jones, of Gavin and Stacey fame, comedians David Baddiel and Ivo Graham, the Rev Richard Coles, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Countdown’s Susie Dent, gardener Carol Klein and broadcasters Jeremy Vine and Reeta Chakrabarti have all appeared at the festival in the past.