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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.

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 and Wildlife Park, or 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 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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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 caves systems 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 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Bath Open-Top Bus Tours

Address

Bath Bus Company, 6 North Parade, Bath, BA1 1LF

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 330444

hq@bathbuscompany.com

Bath

Hop-on-hop-off guided bus tours of the city centre and Bath Skyline.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Bath World Heritage Centre

Address

10 York Street, Bath, BA1 1NH

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 477584

Bath

Discover Bath’s unique cultural offering as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn what makes the city so special.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 17:00

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The Roman Baths

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 477785

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:

1 Mar 2024to15 June 2024Open 09:00 - 18:00

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16 June 2024to21 June 2024

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22 June 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 09:00 - 18:00

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1 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 17:00

From:

1 Jan 2025to28 Feb 2025Open 09:30 - 18:00

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Paddywax Candle Bar

Address

New Bond Street Buildings, Bath, BA1 1BL

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 984 826

candlebar.bath@designworkscollective.co.uk

Bath

Enjoy a candle pouring workshop and create lasting memories plus a candle that is unique to you.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Explore the Wookey Hole Caves

Address

Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 672 243

Wells

Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Bath Narrowboats Day Boat Hire

Address

Sydney Wharf, Bathwick Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4EL

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 447276

claire@bath-narrowboats.co.uk

Bath

Experience the magic of the Kennet and Avon Canal by hiring a Bath Narrowboat.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Bath Cricket Club

Address

North Parade Bridge Road, Bath, BA2 4EX

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 425 935

office@bathcricket.com

Bath

There’s more than meets the eye at Bath Cricket Club. A beautiful location to watch cricket, busy serving the community, businesses and tourists seven days a week.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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CityDays Urban Adventure - Puzzle-Filled Walking Tours

Address

Bath

Telephone
+44 (0) 7309259675

hello@thesecret.city

Bath

Escape room meets city tour. Explore Bath’s historic highlights and hidden quirks in this
puzzle-filled adventure through its centre!

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Go Quest Adventures

Address

Starts near Bath Abbey

Telephone
+44 (0) 7624323208

hello@goquestadventures.com

Adventure through Bath's streets and unlock a secret trail. Solve puzzles and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Learn fun facts and discover hidden gems. Will you conquer the quest?

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Horse Riding at Lucknam Park

Address

Lucknam Park, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8AZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 742777

reservations@lucknampark.co.uk

Chippenham

Lucknam's Equestrian Centre offers horse riding for all ages and abilities.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Yuup Bath

Address

Various locations around Bristol

Telephone
+44 (0)117 442 0351

hello@yuup.co

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

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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:

29 Mar 2023to3 Nov 2024

From:

29 Mar 2024to3 Nov 2024

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Lacock Abbey Village and Fox Talbot Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01249 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 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Victoria Art Gallery

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 477233

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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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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

Inspirational, unique, fun and informative.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Original Wild

Address

Activities in and around Bath, Bath, BA2 3FL

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 582181

office@originalwild.com

Bath

Original Wild offers high-quality adventure experiences in the heart of Bath, from private stand-up paddleboarding and kayak city tours to their fun Code Break Bath Challenge.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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:

1 Mar 2024to31 Oct 2024

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Beckford's Tower & Museum

Address

Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH

Telephone
+44 01225 460705

beckford@bptrust.org.uk

Bath

A nineteenth-century folly and museum collection, offering splendid cityscape views.

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Bath Abbey

Address

Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 422462

visits@bathabbey.org

Bath

There's nowhere else quite like Bath Abbey. Magnificent stained-glass windows, columns of honey-gold stone and some of the finest fan vaulting in the world, create an extraordinary experience of light and space.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Bath Rugby Club

Address

The Recreation Ground, Spring Gardens, Bath, BA2 4DS

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 325200

info@bathrugby.com

Bath

Bath Rugby boasts one of the best stadiums in the Gallagher Premiership, immersed in a World Heritage City with a stunning backdrop of Bath.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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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 2024to1 Oct 2024Various Opening Times

From:

1 Nov 2024to28 Feb 2025Various Opening Times

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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