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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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1 Kennington Rd, Bath, Somerset, BA1 3EABath
Come and create a colourful painted confetti letter board using high quality acrylic paints and simple, fun, art techniques.
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- 30 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BHTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 460 705Bath
Little hands and big imaginations are welcome at Beckford's Tower this summer, with a series of fun, seasonal craft sessions set against the beautiful backdrop of the Tower's grounds.
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- 30 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Bath
Children can team up in pairs with a friend or parent to design, build and battle their very own LEGO robots in a fun and interactive challenge.
Dates
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- 31 July 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0)1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Does your child want to learn to play or improve their ukulele skills?
Dates
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- 31 July 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
Address
Flourish Kitchen, 331 Bath Road, Saltford, Saltford, BS31 3TJTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 536644Saltford
Get ready for another exciting pub quiz at Flourish at Glenavon Farm in Saltford!
Dates
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- 31 July 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Address
Denny Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8SZChew Magna
Valley Fest is the best-tasting music festival in the South West, perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages.
Dates
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Enjoy a memorable cinema experience as the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema returns to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this summer.
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Address
Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Somerset, BS25 5PQTelephone
+44 (0)1934 834877Churchill
See Sam Evans and Aardvarks perform live, plus outdoor workshops, circus skills, storytelling, and more.
Dates
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Address
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PDTelephone
+44 (0)1479 988111Wells
Travel back to wartime Britain and experience the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940s at The Bishop's Palace.
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HNBath
Some great summer holiday events are taking place courtesy of BRLSI's amazing family activities programme Academy of Imagination.
Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Rock The Tots are delighted to bring their fresh 2026 Summer Party.
Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Chippenham
This hugely popular outdoor kids' activity with Mud & Guts is back for 2026. Experience den building, fire lighting, game playing and exploring nature in the great outdoors.
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- 4 Aug 2026
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- 11 Aug 2026
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- 18 Aug 2026
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- 25 Aug 2026
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Jason Singh will be hosting this activity at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum on 5 August to show you how to connect with the trees through their sound.
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- 4 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
You can create a beautiful trinket tray using a seashell and patterned paper, inspired by the remarkable shell grottoes found in Georgian country houses.
Dates
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- 5 Aug 2026to26 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
A stunning show combining the sublime music of JS Bach with AMAZING bubbles, comedy and tricks!
Dates
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 14:45
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 15:15 - 16:00
Address
16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BANES, BA1 2LSTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 82333316 Royal Crescent, Bath
Join Select Sounds on the terrace for Summer vibes, delicious cocktails and great food.
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- 7 Aug 2026
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- 4 Sept 2026
Address
Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 1249 812102Calne
Enjoy a fun-filled family day out in the stunning grounds of the Bowood Estate at the Wiltshire Game & Country Fair.
Dates
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
Address
19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Get up close to the sun in this planetarium show all about our nearest star.
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Meet at the Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and join Sarah for an outdoor wellbeing walk with yoga, with your family!
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7SQBristol
Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor across the UK this summer with the classic pirate tale Treasure Island.
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BHTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 460 705Bath
View the partial solar eclipse with Bath Astronomers at Beckford Tower
Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Dress up as your favourite princess and enjoy dances from popular fairy tales including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel.
Dates
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 10:45
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
Address
Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 1249812102Calne
New for 2026, Bowood House and Gardens is delighted to offer children the opportunity to learn how to use a bow and arrow and take aim at the target (not each other!).
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 00:00 - 00:00
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 00:00 - 00:00
Address
Holt Farm, Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7SQTelephone
+44 (0)1761 462 798Bath Road, Blagdon
This bee safari will introduce you to the huge diversity of garden bees, show you the sorts of flowers that really make a difference, and reveal some fascinating things you may not know about our amazing garden bees!
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Address
The Bird of Prey Project, Workshop Lane, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Join The Bird of Prey Project for the most exciting event of the year!
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Head to Silk Wood Barn at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum with the kids for an informative and inspiring discovery day about free-living honeybees and their lives.
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 44686519 New King Street, Bath
Visitors are invited to stick, stuff and sew their own squishy felt "planet pal" to take home.
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Address
19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Look up at the night sky in our planetarium dome (at Bath Central Library), and see if you can spot your favourite constellations.
Dates
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Drop in to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum's woodland instrument-making workshop at the Learning Centre this summer holiday week.
Dates
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- 18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
Experience the magical atmosphere of No.1 Royal Crescent after-hours!
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- 20 Aug 2026Open 16:30 - 20:00
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- 17 Sept 2026Open 16:30 - 20:00
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