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Days Out With Dad in Bath and beyond
This summer, the American Museum in Britain at Claverton has opened a brand new, interactive exhibition 'The American Heritage Exhibition', offering Dads the chance to help their children have fun discovering answers to puzzles, viewing films and using touch screens. Have a go at a paper rubbing of a cattle brand or show off your skills on a virtual quilt. The American Museum also regularly stages reconstructions of periods of American history in their glorious grounds - cowboys and Indians - perfect for a boys day out!
The Castle Combe Circuit is just a few miles away - why not go for a day's driving or watch an exciting event? With a jam packed programme of events happening throughout the year, there is sure to be something for the whole family to enjoy - fast racing cars and motorbikes, classic cars and rallies. If you really want to show your kids what you can do, let them watch out for you as you race around the track on an Action Day, when you can buy 15 minutes track time for you and your beloved car.
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is an impressive castle hiding a sinister past. Visit the chapel for medieval wall paintings & take a look into the crypt! Throughout the year history comes alive with an extensive programme of living history, military re-enactments, music and drama.
In the centre of the city, the Roman Baths is the iconic attraction in Bath, with over 2,000 years of history, brought to life by audio tours - one for the children, and one for you. As you enjoy browsing the fascinating displays, learning the intriguing history of the ruins and monuments, your children will be entertained by Belator, a Celtic boy who just hates cleaning out the furnace and Apulia, a slave girl from Italy who has a gift for dressing her mistress's hair. Each afternoon you can meet some of the characters featured on the audio tour. Before your visit, why not start the visit early? Show your kids the Children's pages of the Roman Baths Website - full of games, fun and interesting facts about the Roman Empire.
Avon Valley Country Park is a great day out for Dads and their children, with the main features including a large adventure play area with drop slide, bouncy castle and ball pond. A nature trail with assault course with lots of different friendly animals, boating lake, mini-quad bikes, falconry displays, large undercover soft play area, plus indoor play barn. mini-steam train rides, boat trips, cafe, picnic & BBQ area.
Dads will love taking their children on restored diesel engines on the Avon Valley Railway and travelling to the edge of the scenic Avon Valley. At the end of the line, you have a choice - either come back by train, or by boat along the Avon! Based at Bitton Station, which has been painstakingly restored to its former glory, the Railway also hosts a huge amount of events, from 'Days Out with Thomas'where the children can meet their favourite TV characters, to 'Santa Specials'when the children can take the train to meet the main man himself!
Voted 'UK Family Attraction of the Year 2002' by the Good Britain Guide, Longleat is a great place to entertain the children for a whole day. Experience incredibly close encounters with the world's most magnificent animals including lions, tigers, rhino and giraffe in the UK's original Safari Park. Get lost in the 'Longleat Hedge Maze', voyage on the Safari Boats, journey on the Longleat Railway, discover the treasures and heirlooms within Longleat House and much, much more.
Another great idea for Dads wanting to give their kids a treat is to take them to a show at the The Egg Children's Theatre, Bath's award-winning theatre especially for children, young people and their families. Spend a couple of hours laughing, clapping and participating in shows brought to the Egg by the leading performers in this field. Complete your visit afterward, with refreshments in the family-friendly cafe on the ground floor.
Dads, show off your strength and stamina, and let the children see what a man you are by rowing, punting or canoeing them down the river! Boats can be hired from Bath Boating Company, and with a great family friendly pub at the furthest end of the boating area (where you can get some rest and much needed refreshment!), it's a lovely day to spend on the river, in the great outdoors - you may even spot some interesting wildlife along the way.
For a fantastic day out in fine weather, Royal Victoria Park is the perfect place to take children. This Green Flag award winning park is home to a huge children's play park, and the ideal place for a picnic. Other features that will keep them occupied all day long, include a bird aviary, beautiful bedding displays, a boating pond, tennis courts, a bowling green, and 12 and 18 hole approach golf courses. The incredible children's play area is extremely popular, and includes thrilling and imaginative equpiment grouped roughly according to age group. There are slides, swings, elaborate climbing frames, a sand pit, tunnel slides, a large tyre swing and much more. A skateboard area satisfies the needs of any budding skating pro, and a refreshment.
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