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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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No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective.
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- 20 Aug 2026
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- 11 Sept 2026
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- 17 Sept 2026
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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 test their skills and reach new heights on a portable climbing wall.
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- 21 Aug 2026
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- 22 Aug 2026
Address
Holburne Museum & Sydney Gardens, Bath, BA2 6NTBath
Bath Pride welcomes the local community for a day of music, drag performers, stalls and family activities.
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- 22 Aug 2026
Address
Victory Fields, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1PDTelephone
+44 (0)1373 476448Bradford-on-Avon
Celebrate the journey of food at the Field to Fork Festival in Bradford on Avon! Explore cookery demonstrations by expert chefs, hands-on workshops, live music, and educational activities highlighting sustainable farming and nutrition.
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- 22 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 23:00
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.
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- 24 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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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 before you venture off path amongst the summer trees and explore using your senses on this guided walk.
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
Address
Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7SQBristol
In this play Shakespeare explores Love in all its guises.
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- 26 Aug 2026
Address
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PDTelephone
+44 (0) 1479 988111Wells
Step back in time this August bank holiday as Bowlore Medieval take over The Bishop's Palace for a weekend of immersive living history.
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- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
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 test their driving skills and tackle an exciting off-road obstacle course.
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- 29 Aug 2026
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- 30 Aug 2026
Address
Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQTelephone
+44 (0)131 220 3276Bath
Head to Bath Foodies Festival 2026 for a celebration of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.
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- 4 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Address
22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225489070Bath
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.
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- 5 Sept 2026Open 12:15 - 15:00
Bath
Join these monthly storytelling, singing and making sessions for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.
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- 8 Sept 2026
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- 6 Oct 2026
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- 10 Nov 2026
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- 15 Dec 2026
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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0)1985 844 400Warminster
Join Longleat down the rabbit hole this Easter with their special Alice in Wonderland event.
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- 11 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026
Address
Starting point: Royal Crescent Lawn, Bath, BA1 2LXTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 443000Bath
14 Sept 2013: Why not join the 600 people dressed in Regency Costume for this world famous spectacular official opening to the Festival.
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PDTelephone
+44 (0) 1479 988111Wells
Join Draca Beordor and step back in time this September as the Vikings invade The Bishop's Palace for a day of immersive living history.
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
Address
The Bird of Prey Project, The Bird of Prey Project, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
With a hot drink and cake in hand, sit back, relax and enjoy the cosy sunset, atmosphere and our beautiful owls flying silently overhead, and come face to face with some of natures most stunning species, flying two of our owls yourself.
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- 19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 17:30 - 19:00
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- 21 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00
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- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00
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- 19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00
Address
The Bird of Prey Project, The Bird of Prey Project, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Join the engaging pre‑school sessions designed to delight little nature‑lovers!
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- 22 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 13 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Bath
Bath Children’s Literature Festival returns in 2026 for bookworms of all ages.
Dates
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- 25 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026
Address
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HDTelephone
+44 (0) 117 932 5538Bitton, Bristol
Jump onboard the Brick Express and try building with the world's most popular construction toy bricks. What will you be inspired to build?
Dates
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- 26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA151DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860 100Bradford-On-Avon
Imaginative family show where musicians transport children and grown-ups into magical world
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- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Bath
Join experienced facilitator Holly Dabbs for an interactive Little Explorers session at Bath Abbey.
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- 28 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2LETelephone
+44 (0) 1225 722988Bradford on Avon
From October to December 2026, as evening settles over the valley, the Hospice grounds will come alive with a breathtaking new large-scale light installation by internationally renowned artist - and Dorothy House Ambassador - Bruce Munro.
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- 1 Oct 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 15:30 - 20:00
Address
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
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
Address
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
Address
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
Address
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
Address
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
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.
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
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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