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 18th May 2025
Sunday 25th May 2025 special tours on Africa Day with Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Sunday 8th June
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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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The Bath Refugee Festival
Sunday 15th June 2025 12pm - 7pm
Tickets via: Bath Refugee Festival Tickets, Sun, Jun 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
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The 133rd Birthday Celebrations of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I
Part 1. Saturday 19th July - The Emperor's Legacy Day 2025
Food, Music, Education and Celebration from communities and supporters of Fairfield House
12pm - 7pm
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Part 2. Wednesday 23rd July - Rastafari Celebrations
2pm - 8pm
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Rastafari Monthly Sabbath Observance
The first Saturday of each month for Rastafari worship and community gathering
3pm - 7pm
All Welcome​​​​​
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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 just over 60 minutes 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.
