THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST 5

Listen to the classics

Relax and recentre

From 24–27 August, The Heart of Living Yoga Foundation presents the first annual Heart Festival, set in the glorious countryside near Bath. This uniquely heart-centered, family-friendly, retreat-style gathering offers something for everyone, from devotion to laughter yoga, from face painting to healing, from deep rest to ecstatic dance, from wild yoga classes to silent meditation. Expect world-class artists, musicians, and DJs, inspiring yoga teachers, uplifting workshops, a kids area and delicious food. Heart Field, Englishcombe, Bath BA2 9DZ. Adult day festival pass from £50, children from £15. heartfestival.co.uk

Experience the country

The Wiltshire Game & Country Fair returns to the Bowood Estate over the weekend of 12–13 August, from 10am–6pm. The event is chock-a-block with country sports and pursuits, and there’s also arena entertainment running throughout the day. Watch falconry, gundogs, horse boarding, scurry driving and sheepdog displays, and so much more!

Enjoy a number of demonstrations and Give it a Go events, specialist street food and drinks, and children’s entertainment that all make for a great family day out. Bowood House, near Calne SN11 OLZ. Admission £6/£15/£16. livingheritagecountryshows.com

Concert pianist Nurry Lee will perform at The Guildhall in Bath on 20 August in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Nurry Lee is one of the most dynamic young pianists of the generation. An international concert pianist, she returns to Bath to perform her debut concert in her home town where she will be playing some of the greatest works ever written for solo piano. From orchestral transcriptions of Franz Liszt to the beautifully intimate nocturnes of Chopin, this is an opportunity to experience the timeless classics of piano music. 7.30pm bathboxoffice.org

Watch the action

From 19–28 August, the UIPM Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run Championships will be taking place at the University of Bath. Watch international athletes compete in horse-riding, fencing, swimming, and laser run (running and shooting) as they are tested in every aspect of their sporting prowess. The competition will be held in a new action-packed 90-minute format, with the BBC covering the finals through a live feed. Tickets are on sale now at wch2023.org and start at £5 per day. Entry to the Pentathlon Finals costs £15 for adults and £5 concessions, with all tickets in the accessible stand at £5 throughout the event. University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY.

Feel rejuvenated

Thermae Bath Spa will host Aquasana in the Rooftop Pool on 23 August, from 8am–8.45pm. Aquasana includes classic yoga postures combined with gentle tai chi and invigorating karate moves in the spa’s mineral-enriched waters. It works through flowing sequences that stretch and tone the body, increasing flexibility while relieving tension in an energetic and balanced full-body workout. This class harnesses the healing properties of the waters, leaving you feeling cleansed, rejuvenated and grounded. £50. Thermae Bath Spa, Hot Bath Street, Bath BA1 1SJ. Visit thermaebathspa.com for more information and eventbrite.co.uk to buy tickets.