Local Events
Best Western Premier Blunsdon House Hotel is ideally located as a base from which to discover the attractions of Swindon, Bath, the Cotswold’s and many of the surrounding villages in Wiltshire
Cheltenham 2010
16th – 19th March 2010
With a history dating back almost two centuries, Cheltenham has become synonymous with world class National Hunt horseracing, and a staggering 230,000 people will descend on the Racecourse for more thrilling racing, hats galore, not to mention a fair few wagers over the four days this 2010.
Fairford RIAT 2010
16th & 17th July 2010
Few airshows can rival sheer size and excitement as aircraft and aircrew from around the world descend on RAF Fairford each July for this annual, global celebration of aviation. With over 300 aircraft participating each year, upwards of 170,000 visitors and support from the Royal Air Force and some of the world's leading aerospace companies, the Royal International Air Tattoo has been acknowledged as not only the world's largest military airshow but also one of the UK's premier outdoor events for the whole family!
Bath Christmas Market
26th November – 6th December 2009
Each year, the beautiful area between the stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally renowned visitor attraction, the Roman Baths, is transformed into a Christmas shopper's haven with the Bath Christmas Market. In the heart of Bath's main shopping district, 123 traditional wooden chalets adorn the streets; each one offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items - everything you will need for the perfect Christmas celebration. With the market as the highlight, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath is fast becoming known as ‘the Christmas City’.