Beckford’s Tower to host the Farm Yard Circus this summer

Beckford’s Tower invites families and audiences of all ages to a full day of circus fun with the Farm Yard Circus.

On 10 August from 11:30 to 17:30, attendees can expect a day packed with excitement, including a circus show, workshops, music and giant bubbles. Held on the Grotto Paddock next to Beckford’s Tower, there will be delicious food on site, and an all-day bar. Attendees can also enjoy half price entry to the Tower and Museum with their ticket.

Image: Farm Yard Circus 

The Farm Yard Circus is a high-impact circus theatre spectacle with nine circus performers and acrobats from the South West, for audiences of all ages. The show ranked in the Outdoor Arts UK top 10 in 2023, and now it is coming to Bath for a full day of entertainment and enjoyment. Thoughtfully woven together using physical theatre and folk dance, this production will tell an uplifting tale of overcoming our differences.

The day will include open box workshops, where the professional performers will teach the audience skills and tricks, to then be performed in the Friends and Family Variety Cabaret, supported by the cast.

There will be food on site, and an all-day bar selling soft drinks, wine and beer. With beautiful surroundings, there will be deckchairs and picnic blankets for the audience to relax and have lunch.

Image: Farm Yard Circus 

Tickets are available to purchase here

Patrizia Ribul, Director of Museums at Bath Preservation Trust, says: “Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape makes the perfect venue for all sorts of public and private events, from weddings to leisure groups to business events, so we are thrilled to be hosting the Farm Yard Circus Family Festival this summer. It is such a unique and fun show, full of excitement and stunts, that can be enjoyed by both young and old audiences alike – both individual and family tickets are available to purchase online. With live music, workshops and the all-important circus performance, it will be a truly unforgettable day.”

Programme for the day:

• 11:30: Event field opens
• 12.30: Farm Yard Circus show
• 13.30 - 16.00: Open box circus workshops, with our professional performers teaching you the tricks of the trade
• 13.30 - 16.00: DJ music
• 14.30- 15:00: Giant bubbles
• 15:00 - 15.30: Live music set from the Farm Yard performers
• 15:30 - 16:00: Giant bubbles
• 16:00 - 17:00: The Family & Friends Variety Cabaret; showcase your skills from the workshops in your very own variety show, supported by the cast
• 17:30: Event closes

Attendees are encouraged to arrive by public transport, as paid parking is limited. Bike racks are available and the site is on a bus route.

Beckford’s Tower Trust and BPT are both not-for-profit charities. Income generated by events at Beckford’s Tower meets the cost of running the museum and looking after the building and landscape. Any surplus remaining, and other funds from BPT, is invested in collaborative projects, co-curation and educational activities which actively engage underrepresented communities, and continue our work to “reclaim the space” of the Tower for all.

The Farmyard Circus Festival is on 10 August, from 11:30 – 17:30. Tickets cost £40 for a family of two children and two adults. Single adult tickets cost £15, child tickets are £7 and students cost £12. Ticket includes half price entry to the Tower. All tickets are available online at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bathpreservationtrust/1650070

Access info: There are a limited number of parking spaces for blue badge holders which can be booked in advance. A disabled toilet is available and the event site has level access. The show can be understood and enjoyed by those with hearing impairments. 

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