New Road Guest House

"The quintessential world music festival ...workshops, processions and the stalls of the Global Village ...70 acts from around the world ...basically anyone who's anyone is on this huge and wide-ranging bill." - Jane Cornwell - Songlines - June 2008

West Wilts Show

23, 24 and 25 July 2009 - Trowbridge Park

The biggest free admission event of its kind in the local area, with up to 100,000 visitors attending over the three days. Based in the heart of Trowbridge, Wiltshire's county town, the Show is a family-orientated event attracting thousands

Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Thursday 06^th – Sunday 09^th August 2009 - Ashton Court Estate.

Over 100 balloons. Night-glow Thursday & Saturday at about 21:30, huge market and continuous arena events on the beautiful 900 acre estate. Mass balloon launches 06:00 & 18:00 subject to weather.

Bristol Festival of Kites & Air Creations

Saturday 29^th - Sunday 30^th August 2009 - Ashton Court.

Expect highlights such as spectacular swirling octopi, a flying scuba diver, a giant mermaid Roly the mega killer whale, vast man-lifting kite surf wings, kite-propelled buggies, land boards, unique inflatable sculptures and aerial combat with traditional Japanese fighting kites. I-Quad quad line flyers from the USA - synchronized routines choreographed to music & 50 other quad-line flyers performing complex routines. Kite master Masaaki Modegi - top kite designer and flier. Robert Brassington with spectacular cellular kites. Peter Lynn with spectacular large special shaped kites.

Badminton Horse Trials

Friday 30^th April - Monday 03^rd May 2010 - Badminton

Badminton is the oldest and generally accepted as the most prestigious and toughest of the 3-Day-Events. Horses and riders complete 3 different disciplines; Dressage demonstrating obedience, discipline, accuracy and elegance; the 4 mile Cross Country course and the Show Jumping designed to test their agility and accuracy at speed.

Chippenham Folk Festival

Friday 28^th May – Monday 31^st May 2010

2010 will be the 39th Chippenham Folk Festival. Friendly, superb town setting with a great line-up, it is one of the best long weekend events in the UK.

Four days of the best in folk song, music, dance and traditions in the heart of Wiltshire. Over 200 events take place turning the whole town into a giant party.

The main ceilidh and concert events take place alongside the river, while practically every pub and venue in the town is used for a vast range of sessions, workshops and smaller concerts and dances.

There is also a full program of children's events, a large craft marquee, catering facilities and an open air arena in the park. A huge street fair also takes place on the Monday.

Bath Fringe Festival

May – June 2010

Multiple events and locations. Attendance 16,000.

Summer Solstice

June 2010 - Stonehenge

Watch the new dawn arrive. English Heritage provide managed, free access and a free, lit, marshalled car park, located close to Airman’s Cross A344/A360 junction. Car park open from 19:00, monument open from 20:00.1km walk to Stonehenge - a small torch may be useful.

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