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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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Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0) 300 067 4890Tetbury
Head to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy a magical variety of maple leaf discovery, leaf watching and crafts.
Dates
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- 27 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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.
Dates
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- 27 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
Address
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.
Dates
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Bridge Street, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset, BA2 4ATTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477233Bath
Head to the Victoria Art Gallery for a fun-filled afternoon of FREE creative activities designed for young artists.
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 30 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Address
Bridge Street, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset, BA2 4ATTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477233Bath
Go flower crazy at the Victoria Art Gallery this October half term!
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 30 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Look up at the night sky in the planetarium dome, and hear stories about the stars and planets. This celestial storytime session is perfect for younger stargazers.
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Visitors can travel on a journey through space this October half term to find out about the amazing space discoveries of astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, from the planet Uranus to comets and nebulae!
Dates
- From:
- 28 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
A day of family fun this October half-term and hear the brand-new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. There's also a visit from The Gruffalo!
Dates
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
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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- 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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The Bird of Prey Project, Workshop Lane, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Don't want your Halloween to "go to the birds"? Why not come and celebrate with them this year?!
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 03:00 - 05:30
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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BANES, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225312084Bath
Ready to have fun and get creative? Then join BRLSI this October half term for The Spooky Club – free drop-in activities for kids!
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- 29 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BHTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 460 705Bath
Visit Beckford's Tower where the writer William Beckford housed his collection and had two libraries.
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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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!
Dates
- From:
- 29 Oct 2026
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Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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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
Address
Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, South Glos, BS30 6HDTelephone
+44 (0)117 332 0435Bitton, Bristol
Step aboard Bristol and Bath's slowest express train, hauled by one of Avon Valley Railway's heritage locomotives.
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Come and celebrate Halloween at the Herschel Museum. Hear talks on the myths and legends surrounding the Halloween sky as well as learning about the Moon itself.
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Address
Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1PDTelephone
+44 (0)1225 864240Bradford-on-Avon
Join on Sunday 1 November, from 4pm to 7pm, for an evening of family fun, community spirit and a spectacular free carbon-neutral fireworks display.
Dates
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- 1 Nov 2026
Address
Bath Soft Cheese, Park Farm, Kelston, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9AQTelephone
+44 (0)1225331601Kelston, Bath
Come along to Bath Soft Cheese's Christmas Market at Park Farm on 17 December from 10am until 4pm.
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- 5 Nov 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
Address
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
Address
Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9BUBath
Head to Bath Racecourse for one of the region's most anticipated firework displays.
Dates
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- 6 Nov 2026
Address
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
Address
Winterfield Road, Paulton, BS39 7RFIts nearly time for the annual Fireworks and Halloween party. Food, Drink, Fireworks and a Halloween Disco!
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- From:
- 7 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Sutton Benger Recreational Ground, Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4RPTelephone
+44(0)1249 720Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, Wiltshire
A spectacular big, bold fireworks display and gigantic bonfire.
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 20:00
Address
Bath Recreation Ground (The 'Rec'), Bath, BA2 4DSBath
Celebrating 40+ years of firework fun and thrills
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
Address
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 2026to22 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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- 23 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 09:30 - 19:30
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- 9 Jan 2027to17 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
Address
Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Bath, BA2 1NWTelephone
+44 (0)1225 481269Bath
Come and celebrate bonfire night at the Farm. No fireworks. Sparklers for sale. Great view over the city!
Dates
- From:
- 7 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 19:30
Address
Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BBTelephone
+44 (0) 1458 840064Street
The ice rink will open on Tuesday 10 November 2026, and run until Sunday 3 January 2027, offering more than seven weeks of skating over the entire festive season.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Parking On Site
Bath
Join these monthly storytelling, singing and making sessions for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Nov 2026
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- 15 Dec 2026
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Nov 2026to21 Nov 2026
Address
St Marks Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4PABath
Come along with friends, family or your dancing partner and enjoy a brilliant night of traditional ceilidh dancing, live music and good company.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
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