Benedictine Bath 2017
21 Jun 2017
Rediscover over 1,000 years of Benedictine history and heritage. Enjoy displays of rare books and manuscripts, with daily tours, vespers and family friendly events celebrating this hidden chapter of Bath’s past.
A partnership between Downside Abbey, Bath Abbey, and St John’s Foundation, the series offers a range of free events throughout the city.
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Festival Event Listing
Date | Event | How to book |
| Saturday 8th – Sunday 30th July | Benedictine Bath Exhibition, Bath Abbey | Entrance to Bath Abbey by donation. |
| Tuesday 11th July, 10am – 12noon | Willow weaving for the over-55’s, St John’s Foundation – The Bubble | £free. Please book with Jayne Howse 01225 485834 or Andrea Miller 01225 486403 at St. John’s Foundation. |
| Wednesday 12th July, 2pm-4.3pm | Calligraphy Workshop for the over-55’s, St John’s Foundation – The Bubble | £free. To book contact Bath College Adult Community Learning Team on 01225 328822 |
| Monday 17th July, 6pm – 6.30pm | Vespers in the traditional Latin form. St John’s Foundation – St Michael’s Within | £free. Drop in |
| Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st July, 9am – 4.30pm | St John’s Foundation Exhibition: The Journey of the Alms People. St John’s Foundation – St Michael’s Within | £free. Drop in |
| Thursday 20th July, 10am – 11.30am | Walking Tour: Benedictine Bath | £free. Turn up outside the Great West Door of Bath Abbey. |
| Thursday 20th July, 2pm-3pm | Talk: Bath’s Benedictine Monastery St John’s Foundation – St Michael’s Within | £free. Drop in |
| Friday 21st July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm | Talk: Bath’s Benedictine Monastery (for the over-55’s) Fairfield House | £free. Places are limited, please email Ollie Taylor or call 01225 303222 to book. |
| Saturday 22nd July, 10.30am-3.30pm | Exhibition: St John’s Foundation Community Art. St John’s Foundation – St Michael’s Within | £free. Drop in |
| Tuesday 25th July, 2pm – 4pm | Willow weaving for the over-55’s, St John’s Foundation – The Bubble | £free. Please book with Jayne Howse 01225 485834 or Andrea Miller 01225 486403 at St. John’s Foundation. |
| Saturday 29th July, 11am – 3pm | Family Fun Day at Bath Abbey. Bath Abbey | £free. Drop in |
Further Reading
Gallery