Did you know that Bath is a great sporting city? You don’t have to be fanatical about rugby to enjoy the excitement of a local game at the Recreation Ground, cheering on Premiership side Bath Rugby in the heart of Bath. Grab a bite at half time from the various stalls situated behind the ground, and listen to live music while you wait for the incoming second half.

More of a football fan? Pay a visit to Twerton Park and watch Bath City Football Club take on their local rivals. Kick off your own tradition and bring the whole family along to enjoy supporting the team from the sidelines.

With a calendar of regular fixtures and events, Bath Racecourse is a thrilling day out for everyone, hosting around 20 flat races between March and October, alongside many other live events.

Head up the hill to the University of Bath, where you'll find one of the UK’s leading sports institutions, home to Team Bath and the Sports Training Village (STV) fully open to the public all year round. As well as being home to Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions, the STV also hosts top-class sporting events including regular Team Bath Netball home matches in the NXT Gen League. They attract hundreds of spectators who enjoy fast-paced, elite-level women’s sport in a family-friendly atmosphere. There is plenty of entertainment off the court too including a DJ, half-time competitions and a chance to grab an autograph or selfie with the players at the end of the match.

And Castle Combe Circuit, the West Country’s home of motorsport, is the perfect place to spend an adrenaline-fuelled day watching incredible live action shows and racing displays, with modern facilities and stunning scenery.

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