WHAT'S
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EVENTS.
Fairfield House has a bustling and multi cultural schedule, hosting many different events through the course of the year. BEMSCA, Rastafari, the Ethiopian Community and local people of Bath all use Fairfield House regularly for different occasions.
Upcoming Events
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Fairfield House Historical Guided Tour Visitor Open Days
( www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house/ )
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** Fairfield House is open for visitors on Sundays and for community events - Visit on these Sundays soon :
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Historical Guided Tours are available on these upcoming Sundays:​​​​​​​
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Sunday 12th July 2026
Sunday 19th July 2026
Sunday 2nd August 2026
Sunday 9th August 2026
Sunday 16th August 2026
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Please see Ticket Source for further dates
www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house​
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Download Visitor information about
the Historical Guided Tour ​​​​​​​​​​
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Bespoke Tours
Available for organisations, groups, schools, universities etc
Contact: info@houseofhismajesty.com
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Rastafari Monthly Sabbath Observance
The first Saturday of each month for Rastafari worship and community gathering in the tradition of Ras Bandele Selassie.
3pm - 7pm
All Welcome​​​​​​​​
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The 134th birthday celebrations of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I
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Saturday 18th July
The Emperor's Legacy Day
12pm - 8pm
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ALL communities and supporters of Fairfield House are warmly invited to celebrate the 134th anniversary of the birth of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I on The Emperor's Legacy Day 2026.
This multi-community celebration will hopefully begin with a prayer service by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in memory of the Ethiopian Royal Family, followed by contributions, performances, activities, and cultural presentations from BEMSCA, the people of Bath, Imperial Voice Radio, and the Rastafari and Ethiopian communities and supporters of Fairfield House. Donations to Fairfield House are warmly appreciated.
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Thursday 23rd July
The Emperor's 124th birthday Ises
12pm - 8pm
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Hosted in partnership with the Rastafari Culture and Information Center
12pm – 8pm
On the 134th birthday of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, a traditional Rastafari celebration will take place at Fairfield House.
All mansions and nations are welcome to join in joyful celebration in the tradition of Ras Bandele Selassie. Ital food and drinks will be available. Donations to support Fairfield House are warmly appreciated.
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The 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Royal family becoming resident in the City of Bath
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A commemorative series of events
August to November 2026
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90th Anniversary Launch party at The Roman Baths on 22nd August
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Securing the Emperor's Legacy
Testimonies project supported by
the National Lottery Heritage Fund
'' Do you have memories of Haile Selassie in Britain ? ''
In a new project at Fairfield House, we are collecting memories of the Emperor and the Ethiopian Royal family in Britain. These include both first hand and family memories.
If you or a family member have memories of the Ethiopian Royal Family in Britain please get in contact with us at info@houseofhismajesty.com or 01225 464165
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Recent Events
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Freedom in the City : Festival of Learning
OPEN DAYS.
In a new endeavour by our Community Interest Company, Fairfield House is now open to visitors by historical guided tour on Sundays throughout the year. During the tour experience, visitors will learn about His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, His family and the other Ethiopians that once lived at Fairfield, and their tireless fight against fascism during WW2. The latest research about each area of the house is presented, and is accompanied by a performance of the Emperor's pianola. After the tour, visitors will have time to enjoy the exhibitions and special features of the house and grounds, such as the new Kidane Meheret Prayer room, Sacred Garden, the HIM Haile Selassie I museum and more. An authentic vegan caribbean lunch is also available for visitors.
The tour lasts around an hour and 10 mins and we have two tours available each sunday at 12.00pm and 1.30 pm
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For booking please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house
HOLY DAYS.
The observance of many different holy days are regularly held at Fairfield House.
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For the Rastafari Community, these include His Imperial Majesty’s Birthday on July 23rd and the anniversary of the Coronation of His and Her Imperial Majesty on November 2nd and other celebrations and remembrances including a monthly Sabbath observance on the first Saturday of each month led by the Rastafari community of Fairfield House.
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For the Ethiopian Community, Ethiopian Orthodox Genna (Christmas), Fasika (Easter) and Inkutatash (New year) amongst other celebrations have been traditionally held at Fairfield House. During these events guests experience a traditional Ethiopian welcome with Ethiopian foods and coffee. These special days are full of everyone sharing a love of Ethiopian culture, especially music and dancing.
