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EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR THE BATH FESTIVAL FINALE WEEKEND GO ON SALE THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER 2018 AT 4PM
The Bath Festival Finale Weekend makes a welcome return to Bath Recreation Ground on 1 and 2 June 2019. Following the unprecedented success of the inaugural Bath Festival Finale Weekend, Bath Festivals and Orchard Live are pleased to announce the return of the Finale Weekend to the UNESCO city for 2019. Once again, the event […]
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Freelance PR role (fixed-term)
FREELANCE ROLE: PR TIMESCALE OF CONTRACT: January to June 2019 SALARY: Fixed fee £6,000 RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of PR & Comms DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5pm on Friday 21st December 2018 Bath Festivals is looking for an ambitious freelance PR to work on The Bath Festival which takes place from 17th May to 26th May 2019. […]
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The Ten Tree Trail
Ten Christmas trees currently spread out through the centre of the city as part of Bath BID’s Ten Tree Trail! All trees are individually decorated by local businesses and we’ve teamed up with our sponsors of The Snowman with Michael Morpurgo, The Paragon Junior School. We had a wonderful time decorating the tree with beautiful […]
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
Madeline Toy has joined Bath Festivals as Head of Literature Programming looking after the literature programme for The Bath Festival in May, and overseeing Bath Children’s Literature Festival, programmed by Artistic Directors John and Gill McLay, in September/October. She replaces Judith Robinson who left the organisation last month. Toy took up her position on Monday […]
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Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2018 Roundup
Once again, Bath Children’s Literature Festival delivered 10-days of world-class literary events to the families of Bath and beyond, with some of the most acclaimed authors and illustrators visiting the city for the occasion. Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2018 Highlights Ade Adepitan & David Walliams. Photo Credit James Cheadle. Bath welcomed David Walliams and chair, Ade Adepitan with open […]
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First News Junior Journalist Competition – Winner announced!
We are delighted to announce our winner to the Junior Journalist competition that we ran in conjunction with First News. Alex Lea, Age 13 submitted the below entry about his experiences of Bath Children’s Literature Festival. Bath’s Fantastic Literature Festival by Alex Lea, Age 13 The Bath Children’s Literature Festival is one of my favourite […]
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Bristol and Bath 24 Hour Culture Flash Sale
10% OFF EVENTS AT BATH CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL FOR 24-HOURS ONLY IN THE BRISTOL AND BATH #CULTUREFLASHSALE For 24-hours only, fans of children’s books and their much-loved characters can save 10% off events at Bath Children’s Literature Festival from 10am on Thursday 6 September as part of the Bristol and Bath Culture Flash Sale. Quick-off-the-mark […]
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Calling all Junior Journalists age 7 to 14 years!
Enter our fantastic new competition, in conjunction with First News, and get the scoop of the year! In 200 words describe your best experience at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival, or tell us what you’re most looking forward to seeing in this year’s action packed programme. Photos and drawings can be submitted alongside your words. […]
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In conversation with Dermot O’Leary
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist by Dermot O’Leary (illustrated by Nick East), publishes in paperback, £6.99 on 20th September from Hodder Children’s Books. Dermot will be appearing with Nick East at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival on 30th September. Grab your tickets here! Have you been to Bath before and what […]
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Creative Learning Round Up – July 2018
Since The Bath Festival in May, the Creative Learning Department have been very busy celebrating creative writing in Radstock and Frome, getting ready for Bath Children’s Literature Festival in September/October and planning lots of exciting activity for 2019. WordUp! in Frome We have worked in Frome for a whole year in partnership with Lisa Merryweather-Millard, […]
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