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Plan a family-friendly trip to Bath
Bath is a city filled with fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. And with plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat too, it’s safe to say that this heritage city is most definitely a family affair.- Bath is a city filled with fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. And with plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat too, it’s safe to say that this heritage city is most definitely a family affair.
Fun, child-friendly activities and green spaces make Bath a great destination for families. Here's our guide to planning the perfect summer break with your brood.
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Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EYTelephone
+44 (0)1225 300536Chippenham
Family Fun Day at the Circuit - a relaxed day of cycling and activities for all ages.
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- 4 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 44686519 New King Street, Bath
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy invites home-educated children and young people to take the next step in their Arts Award journey with Arts Award Explore, a six-week creative course combining art, history, photography and astronomy.
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- 7 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 14 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 4 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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- 11 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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Farrington's Farm Shop, Home Farm, Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6UBTelephone
+44(0)1761452266Farrington Gurney, Bristol
It’s time to dust off your wellies ready for the annual Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington's Farm, the biggest pumpkin patch near Bristol and Bath!
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- 10 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026
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- 17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026
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- 23 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
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High Street, Weston Super Mare, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA32HQTelephone
+44 (0)8002465200Midsomer Norton
Browse over 70 food & drink makers, including local bakers, farmers, brewers, orchardists, roasters, deli favourites, treat food and Street Food.
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- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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American Museum & Gardens, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BDTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 460503Bath
This Halloween, the American Museum & Gardens will transform its historic estate into an atmospheric world of lights, frights and Halloween surprises for a brand-new after-dark experience in Bath.
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 17:30 - 20:30
Bath
Bath Film Festival returns to the city from 16 - 25 October 2026 to showcase a wonderfully diverse selection of cinema from around the world, in some of Bath’s most unexpected buildings.
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- 16 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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Odd Down Sports Ground, Chelwood Drive, Bath, BA2 2PRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225825691Bath
The RUHX Glow Run returns to Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath on Friday 16 October 2026 for an evening of colourful, glow-in-the-dark fun in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath.
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 20:00
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Bath Racecourse, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BUTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 424609Bath
Brighten up your Monday with a friendly welcome and some sporting action!
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 17:30
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Bath Road, Bitton, BS30 6HDBitton
Take back the night! Join this free 7km ride under the stars with hi-viz, lights & good vibes!
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0)117 986 4929Bristol
Created exclusively for under 16 year olds, this family-friendly immersive attraction lets you navigate 4 scare attractions which are tamed down for the evening with no major scares but a few frights along the way!
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- 24 Oct 2026
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- 29 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
Calne
Enjoy a fun family day out at Bowood this October half term!
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0) 1985 844400Warminster
Get ready for a frightfully fun family day out as Longleat Spooktacular Adventures returns for October half term.
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
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- Parking On Site
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Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA151DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860 100Bradford-On-Avon
A delightful family concert based on Pip Jones' best-selling children's book, Izzy Gizmo—the story of an intrepid young in ventor who puts her talents to work to rescue a crow that can't fly.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7JSTelephone
+44 (0)1985 844 400Warminster
Discover the best Autumn has to offer at Longleat!
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- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Bath
The Museum of East Asian Art is inviting families and visitors to get creative this Halloween half-term with a Yayoi Kusama-inspired pumpkin art activity.
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- 27 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
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The Bird of Prey Project, The Bird of Prey Project, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Step into the world of a real bird keeper and discover what it takes to care for magnificent birds of prey.
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BBTelephone
+44 (0)1749 672243Wells
Magique returns to Wookey Hole presenting their brand new magic and illusion show for 2025 "Fire and Water". Performing 10 times a year in the Wookey Hole Theatre, witness the ultimate showdown of fire and water - and prepare to be spellbound!
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- 28 Oct 2026
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Parking & Transport
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The Bird of Prey Project, Workshop Lane, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Celebrate Halloween in and amongst real hawks and owls this year… Starting with a beautiful sunset flying display over the pumpkin scattered meadow – experience silent owls and rapid hawks flying right overhead.
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 03:00 - 05:30
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Flourish at Farleigh Road – Kitchen, Farleigh Road, Norton St. Philip, Bath, North Somerset, BA2 7NGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 720006Norton St. Philip, Bath
Enjoy a selection of spooktacular sweet and savoury treats from Flourish at Farleigh Road this half term.
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- 30 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30
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Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0)117 986 4929Bristol
Fireworks, flames and lasers, all expertly choreographed to music.
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- 5 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00
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Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Somerset, BS25 5PQTelephone
+44 (0)1934 834877Somerset
Mendip Activity Centre's most popular event of the year returns from 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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- 6 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0)1985 844 400Wiltshire
Immerse yourself in the lost city of Atlantis, walk underneath a life-sized blue whale and through an underwater wonderland. Marvel at heroes of mythology in action – including Thor’s battle with the World Serpent. Explore epic lands of giants,…
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- 7 Nov 2026to10 Jan 2027
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Various Venues, Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
Held at locations across Bath, Bath Mozartfest has built an enviable reputation for artistic excellence in chamber and orchestral music.
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- 13 Nov 2026to21 Nov 2026
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Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand-new show!
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4ATTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477785Bath
A delightfully festive family-friendly exhibition brings The Snowman and his friends to life!
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- 20 Nov 2026to28 Feb 2027
Wells
This December, you're invited to get into the spirit of Christmas with Santa and his elves at Wookey Hole's Winter Wonderland, as 100,000 lights transform the caves into an enchanting underground adventure land!
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- 21 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026
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- 28 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026
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- 5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026
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Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BUBath
This Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer takes to the skies in a spectacular drone light show at Bath Racecourse.
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- 21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00
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Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225489070Bath
World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back and this time he's bringin'...
BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps and shades and get ready for the ultimate family party!
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- 21 Nov 2026Open 12:45 - 15:00
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Various Locations, Bath City Centre, Somerset, BA1 1LZDiscover the magic of Bath at Christmas at the Bath Christmas Market.
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- 26 Nov 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBBathwick, Bath
A Magical Grotto Experience with Father Christmas at the Holburne Museum, Bath.
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- 27 Nov 2026to23 Dec 2026
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