Easter Holiday Events

If you’re after some egg-citing family-friendly entertainment during the Easter school holidays, Bath has an huge range of activities, events and attractions.

Bath Comedy Festival has a range of shows throughout April, with performers including Rich Hall, Ivo Graham, Jen Brister, Henning When, Dylan Moran, Maisie Adam, Andrew O'Neill, Lawrence Chaney and Bobby Davro.

Don't miss The Roman Baths' annual Easter Lates event, offering you the chance to take in the unique atmosphere around the torchlit Great Bath. Make the evening even more special with Champagne, Prosecco, or indulgent hot chocolates from the pop-up bar, and take advantage of the extended opening hours to explore the rest of the museum at a relaxed pace.

You can also enjoy a thrilling day of horse racing and family fun at Bath Racecourse on Easter Sunday, or book in for a special Sunday lunch with your loved ones.

Bath Abbey will have a range of Lent and Easter services you can attend during your trip too.

Top Easter picks

Discover the ancient world of Roman Britain at The Roman Baths
Draw a profile and make a silhouette at Victoria Art Gallery
Take a trip on a steam train (or even a Chocolate Train!) at Avon Valley Railway
Make a paper wreath at No.1 Royal Crescent
Meet Basil Brush at Komedia Bath
Jump into the world of Alice in Wonderland at American Museum & Gardens
See spring lambs and join an Easter egg hunt at Avon Valley Wildlife Park

Thrill seekers will love the annual Great Escape Room Challenge at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein. Can you beat the current record of 23 minutes? Choose to challenge either the Victor's Lair or the attraction's new escape room, The Shallows, and find out!

Outdoor adventures

Looking for some outdoor fun?

Take on a mega Easter trail at Dyrham Park, with games and challenges for all ages, or decorate an egg or take part in an egg and spoon race at Prior Park Landscape Garden.

Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies at Westonbirt Arboretum, or meet spring lambs and have a go at the Golden Egg Treasure Hunt at Avon Valley Adventure Park.

Take a look at our Blog and find information on all our big attractions in our Things To Do section.

Day trips from Bath

This Easter, treat the whole family to a fun day out - for just £10, up to 5 people can travel all day with First Bus in and around Bath! Available only on the First Bus app from 5 -21 April.

Wookey Hole has teamed up with five of the South West’s top attractions to make family days out even more exciting and affordable this spring. Once you have bought tickets to Wookey Hole, you can use discount codes at the online checkouts of Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Mendip Activity Centre, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Puxton Park and West Country Water Park to get discounts on your visits.

You can also enjoy a range of Easter activities and family fun at of Wookey Hole in Somerset, from ancient caves, crazy golf and soft play to a 4D cinema!

Fancy a day trip? Exlore a magical day out at Cheddar Gorge & Caves, or join in with Bowood's Spring Adventure, where you will need to find 10 eggs hidden throughout the arboretum.

If you’re planning a family break, then have a look at our special offers, pick out the perfect place to stay for your Bristol adventure and book somewhere yummy to eat by checking out our child-friendly places to eat pages. For all the best information on family-friendly Bath head here.

Plan an Easter trip to Bath