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Fairfield House family visit

Explore the history of Haile Selassie's Bath residence with your children.

Fairfield House serves as a significant community and heritage centre dedicated to the legacy of Emperor Haile Selassie. If you are planning a visit with your family, please check the venue's official website for the latest details regarding visitor guidelines and child-friendly access before you travel to Bath.

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Family visits to Fairfield House
A guided Black-history visit explores Haile Selassie I's exile in Bath, Ethiopia's resistance to fascism and Fairfield's living Rastafari and community legacy.

Fairfield House in Bath offers a heritage-focused experience centered on the residence of Emperor Haile Selassie I during his time in exile. Families can explore historical rooms, the Emperor's pianola, and the museum dedicated to his legacy alongside the tranquil Sacred Garden. Given the guided nature of the tour and the complex historical themes presented, the venue is particularly well-suited to older children and teenagers who can engage with this significant site of community and faith.

Recommended age: Ages 10–17

Family highlights

  • Haile Selassie's rooms and story
  • Emperor's pianola
  • Sacred Garden
  • HIM Haile Selassie I museum
  • Ethiopia in Bath exhibitions
Family visit essentials
Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

A guide leads a roughly 70-minute house tour with a pianola demonstration, followed by time in exhibitions, the prayer room, sacred garden and developing museum. Expect the family experience to use the same visitor route as the general visit unless the current programme advertises a separate workshop or guided session.

Age guidance

No formal child age band is published; the guided format and complex themes are best suited to older children and teenagers.

Practical information

Book a dated Sunday tour. The house remains an active community venue, so follow staff guidance in worship and community spaces. Useful confirmed facilities include House exhibitions and sacred garden; consult the amenity details for limitations and exact access. Check the official admission channel for family prices, dated capacity and whether children still need a zero-price ticket.

Family visits at Fairfield House
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Fairfield House offers resources designed to help families engage with the site's history and heritage. These experiences, which include access to the house exhibitions and the sacred garden, provide opportunities for older children and teenagers to explore the legacy of Haile Selassie in an immersive environment.

Interactive experience

House exhibitions and sacred garden

Ages 10–17

This family resource is available for family visits; ask staff on arrival where to find or collect it.

Age guidance: No formal child age band is published; the guided format and complex themes are best suited to older children and teenagers.

Practical information: Ask staff on arrival where the activity begins and whether any materials must be collected.

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