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Family Friendly Things To Do in Bath

Bath is full of fun activities that are 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 World Heritage city is the perfect spot for a family stay.

Bath’s marvellous museums bring remarkable stories to life for children. Immerse your little ones in the city's history with The Roman Baths' children's audio guides and costumed characters, or at the Jane Austen Centre and No.1 Royal Crescent, where you can experience life in Regency Bath.

For something a little more active, enjoy a family challenge at Victoria Falls Adventure Golf, run wild at the fantastic play areas in Royal Victoria Park and Sydney Gardens, or complete the family discovery trail on the Bath Skyline Walk.

On rainy days, work together to crack codes in one of the city's escape rooms, blow your breath into a bauble at Bath Aqua Glass, or catch a show at Theatre Royal Bath’s award-winning egg theatre.

Family attractions near Bath

Bath also works as a great base for families to explore the city's surrounding areas.

Go for a drive-through safari at Longleat
Meet animals of all shapes and sizes at Avon Valley Adventure Park
Get up close with hawks and owls at The Bird of Prey Project
Travel on a steam train at Avon Valley Railway
Explore an ancient cave network, vintage penny arcades, museums and much more at Wookey Hole Caves.

We've picked out Bath’s family-friendly things to do and sorted them into the handy list below. With a year-long programme of exciting family-friendly events to look forward to as well as excellent attractions, accomodation, and eateries, we're sure that your stay in Bath will be one to remember. Make some memories and book your break now!

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There’s nothing better than travelling with your family, but we know that the logistics can sometimes be difficult, and want to make it as easy for you as we can. If you have any more specific questions about pushchair access, changing facilities, children's menus, family rooms or anything else, please contact us.

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Family-Friendly 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.

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Wookey Hole Caves

Address

Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 672 243

Wells

Wookey Hole Caves is one of the UK’s largest show cave systems, lying deep below the Mendip Hills. It’s home of the Witch of Wookey Hole and offers a magical and historical day out for explorers of all ages.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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No.1 Royal Crescent

Address

1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR

Telephone
+44 01225 428126

no1royalcrescent@bptrust.org.uk

Bath

Step back 250 years to explore a fascinating Georgian townhouse.

Dates

From:

1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025

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The Roman Baths

Address

Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ

Telephone
+44 (0)122 547 7785

romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk

Abbey Church Yard, Bath

Famed for its hot springs, Bath houses the best preserved Roman Spa from the ancient world. Delve into the history of this magical monument and admire its architecture and engineering.

Dates

From:

22 June 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00

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1 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00

From:

1 Jan 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 18:00

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1 Mar 2026to15 June 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00

From:

16 June 2026to21 June 2026

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Yeo Valley

Address

Yeo Valley HQ, Rhodyate, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7YE

Telephone
+44 (0) 1761 462 798

visit@yeovalleyfarms.co.uk

Blagdon, Bristol

From breakfasts and lunches in the Canteen to tours of the farm, and days in the organic garden, visit the beautiful Yeo Valley in the picturesque village of Blagdon.

Dates

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Glass Making at Bath Aqua Glass

Address

Bath Aqua Glass, 105 -107 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5BW

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 428146

info@bathaquaglass.com

Bath

Nestled deep in Bath’s Artisan Quarter on Walcot Street is the Bath Aqua Glass Glassmaking Studio.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Dyrham Park

Address

A46, Dyrham, Near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY

Telephone
+44 (0)117 937 2501

dyrhampark@ntrust.org.uk

Near Bath

Dyrham Park is nestled in 270 acres of ancient parkland filled with magnificent trees and breathtaking views over to Wales. Inside the house, visitors can get a flavour of 17th-century life while the garden includes formal borders, ponds and an…

Dates

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Address

The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF

Telephone
+44 (0)1934 742343

info@cheddargorge.co.uk

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Cave is family-friendly with baby changing and buggy parking available. Breast-feeding friendly throughout and highchairs available.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Bowood House and Gardens

Address

Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1249 812102

houseandgardens@bowood.org

Calne

Bowood House & Gardens is the home to the Lansdowne family. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives.

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025

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Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Address

Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL

Telephone
+44 01225 446865

herschel@bptrust.org.uk

Bath

Explore the life of William Herschel, the astronomer who discovered Uranus in 1781.

Dates

From:

11 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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The Bird of Prey Project

Address

The Bird of Prey Project, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 233 029

info@birdofpreyproject.org

Bath

Multiple award winning bird of prey centre with unforgettable flying displays and personal experiences.

Dates

From:

1 Mar 2025to1 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

From:

1 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

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Avon Valley Adventure Park

Address

Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TP

Telephone
+44 (0)1179 864929

info@avonvalleycountrypark.com

Keynsham

BIG on adventure! Jam packed days and extraordinary events. Open school holidays.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Haynes Motor Museum

Address

Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH

Telephone
+44 (0)1963 440804

visitus@himm.co.uk

Yeovil

The multi award-winning Haynes Motor Museum is home to the UK’s largest collection of iconic cars and motorbikes from around the world.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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The Holburne Museum

Address

Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 4DB

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 388588

enquiries@holburne.org

Bath

Fascinating art exhibitions in an impressively majestic setting.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Clueniversity of Magic

Address

Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 223 6646

hello@solvethecity.co.uk

Bath

An exciting magical city adventure on the streets of Bath. Part outdoor escape room, part treasure hunt. 100% fun. Solve the mystery and graduate from the Clueniversity of Magic

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Mendip Activity Centre

Address

Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ

hello@mendip.co.uk

Established in 1987, Mendip Activity Centre is the ultimate adventure playground in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty! Open to all, 7 days a week.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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The Egg

Address

Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 823409

egg.reception@theatreroyal.org.uk

Bath

Theatre Royal Bath's young people's theatre complex.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Avon Valley Railway

Address

Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD

Telephone
+44 (0) 117 932 5538

info@avonvalleyRailway.org

Bitton, Bristol

The Avon Valley Railway is returning steam to the Avon Valley.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Theatre Royal Bath

Address

Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1ET

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 448844

boxoffice@theatreroyal.org.uk

Bath

Bath's historic, beautifully renovated, traditional theatre.

Dates

From:

2 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Address

Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

Telephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890

westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Tetbury

Arboretum with over 15,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Sally Lunn's Kitchen Museum

Address

Sally Lunn's House, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NX

Telephone
+44 (0) 01225 461634

contactform@sallylunns.co.uk

Bath

Bath's Oldest House is open for diners in the restaurant. Museum is open 11am - 4pm.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Chew Valley Animal Park

Address

Chew Hill, Chew Magna, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 8SB

Telephone
+44 (0)7711 893 964

chewvalleyanimalparkltd@hotmail.com

Bristol

A picturesque destination with a range of animals including capybaras, camels, pygmy goats, ring-tailed lemurs and much more!

Dates

From:

1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Prior Park Landscape Garden

Address

The National Trust, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 5AH

Telephone
+44 01225 833977

priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

Ralph Allen Drive, Bath

Prior Park Landscape Garden is a beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with stunning views across the city.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to30 Dec 2025

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Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein

Address

37 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT

info@houseoffrankenstein.com

Bath

Step into the world of Mary Shelley and her most infamous creation, Frankenstein.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Bath Walking Tours

Address

Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LY

Telephone
+44 (0)7817 790268

info@bathwalkingtours.co.uk

Bath

Enjoy walking tours of Bath including Bridgerton tours, any day of the week.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Longleat

Address

Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW

Telephone
+44 (0)1985 844 400

enquiries@longleat.co.uk

Warminster

Longleat, nestled within 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds, is home to the UK’s original Safari Park.

Dates

From:

31 Mar 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 -

From:

1 Mar 2026to30 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

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Lacock Abbey, Village, and Fox Talbot Museum

Address

High Street, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG

Telephone
+44 (0)1249 730459

lacock@nationaltrust.org.uk

Chippenham

A quirky country house and grounds, built on the foundations of a medieval nunnery, that celebrates the scientific genius of the inventor of the photographic negative.

Dates

From:

2 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Wild Wookey

Address

Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 672 243

info@wildwookey.co.uk

Wells

Wild Wookey is one of the best and most innovative adventure caving experience in the country in the most famous and spectacular caves in the UK.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Yuup Bath

Address

hello@yuup.co

Discover, book and gift local Bath experiences with Yuup, from wine tasting to axe throwing.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Victoria Art Gallery

Address

Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT

Telephone
+44 (0)122 547 7233

victoria_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk

Bath

Victoria Art Gallery is Bath’s public art museum and home to a richly diverse collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Royal Victoria Park

Address

Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225394041

Bath

Discover park life, Bath style.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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