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
Fairfield House Historical Guided Tour Visitor Open Days
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** Fairfield House is open for visitors on Sundays and for community events - Visit on these Sundays soon :
Historical Guided Tours are available on these upcoming Sundays:
Sunday 6th September 2026
Sunday 13th September 2026
Sunday 20th September 2026
Sunday 4th October 2026
Please see Ticket Source for further dates
www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house
Download Visitor information about
the Historical Guided Tour
Bespoke Tours
Available for organisations, groups, schools, universities etc
Contact: info@houseofhismajesty.com
90 Years of Ethiopia in Bath
Major anniversary series
August - November
The Lantern Lectures
A new lecture series at Fairfield House, in partnership with the National Trust Assembly Rooms. The Unmuseum, The Royal British Legion and Bath Spa University
Lantern Lecture #1 'He reminded me of Jesus' Testimonies night
Friday 2nd October 2026
6pm - 9.30pm
Join us for an evening of sharing oral histories, family memories and independent research concerning His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Ethiopian Royal family. Hear ' The Emperor in Bath' the first known edition of an oral history project about Emperor Haile Selassie - Recorded in the 1980s
All welcome. Dinner available. Please donate to Fairfield House
Lantern Lecture #2 People of Colour in Bath from the Georgian period to the Ethiopian Royal family
Friday 9th October 2026 ( The very day the Ethiopian Royal family moved into Fairfield House 90 Years ago!)
6pm - 9.30pm
Join us for an exciting talk by Dr Tim Manningmore from the National Trust Bath Assembly rooms. Followed by a celebration in the spirit of Fairfield House and the National Trust Bath Assembly rooms, with food, poetry and music, in honour of the Ethiopian Royal family moving into Fairfield House on this day 90 years ago.
All welcome. Dinner available. Please donate to Fairfield House
Lantern Lecture #3 Sword of the Trinity
Saturday 31st October 2026
2pm - 6.30pm
Exploring trinitarian theology in the devotional life of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Join us at Fairfield House for a very special book launch, presentation and discussion with Deacon Aaron Gebre Amanuel
All welcome. Dinner available. Please donate to Fairfield House
Ethiopian Community Enkutatash/Meskel
Saturday 26th September 2026
1pm - 7pm
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
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
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.
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.
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.
