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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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Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4ATBath
Join for free storytime sessions every Thursday during term time
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- 22 Jan 2026to23 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
Address
Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4ATTelephone
+44 (0)1225477233Bath
See an exceptional range of beautiful British posters from the 19th and 20th centuries, drawn from the collections of the Victoria Art Gallery and Bath Record Office.
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- 23 Jan 2026to10 May 2026
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0) 300 067 4890Tetbury
Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Westonbirt Arboretum.
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- 27 Jan 2026to1 Nov 2026
Address
The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBTelephone
+44 (0)1225 388569Bath
As legendary photographer Sir Don McCullin turns 90, the Holburne is proud to present Broken Beauty - striking, intimate studies of Roman sculpture captured in museums across the world.
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- 30 Jan 2026to3 May 2026
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Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2QJTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 464640Bath
From February, MEAA will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display, they’ll be hosting a series of tea-related talks and events.
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- 7 Feb 2026to27 June 2026
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American Museum and Gardens, Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BDTelephone
+44 (0)1225 460 503Bath
It's going to be a very special year for the American Museum & Gardens as the venue celebrates its 65th birthday and America 250 – the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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- 14 Feb 2026to3 Jan 2027
Address
37 Gay Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2NTTelephone
+44 (0)1225551542Bath
Launching on 14 February, The Monster's Bride (In a Box!) is a brand-new Escape Game that blends dark romance, scientific obsession and pulse-raising puzzles into a wickedly fun Valentine's experience.
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- 14 Feb 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)800 411 8881Bath
Enjoy side-splitting shows from talented comedians in the centre of Bath at this beloved annual event, which is set to return in April 2026.
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- 21 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026
Address
Dyrham Park (National Trust), Dyrham, Near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HYTelephone
+44 (0) 1179371333Near Bath
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Dyrham Park on an Easter trail.
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- 21 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026
Address
Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, B&NES, BA1 1LZTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477785Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Join Hoot the Owl on a trail to discover them and learn fun facts all about our feathered friends.
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- 27 Mar 2026to20 Apr 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00
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National Trust Avebury Manor Garden, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RDTelephone
+44 (0)1672539250Avebury, Marlborough
Explore the farmyard and Avebury Manor Garden as you make your way along the trail while taking part in 10 fun, creative, and playful activities for the whole family and claim your chocolate egg.
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- 27 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QFTelephone
+44 (0) 1934742343Cheddar
Families are invited to step into 50 years of Aardman magic, mischief and marvellous clay with an illuminated trail in Gough’s Cave.
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- 28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Calne
Join throughout the half-term for Easter-themed arts and crafts and a new Easter egg trail.
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- 28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0) 1985 844400Follow the yellow brick road to an eggs-traordinary Easter book trail, where classic stories come to life and a chocolate treat awaits.
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- 28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026
Address
Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Somerset, BS25 5PQTelephone
+44 (0)1934 834877Churchill
Make the most of Spring at Mendip Activity Centre and choose from over 20 activities, as well as limited-availability themed sessions.
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
Address
Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BBTelephone
+44 (0) 1749 672243Wells
From 3 - 19 April, nine magical glowing eggs will appear throughout the caves and Dinosaur Valley at Wookey Hole Caves - mysteriously bright, impossibly warm, and humming with enchantment.
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
Address
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0) 1179864929Keynsham, Bristol
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder this Easter at Avon Valley!
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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The National Trust, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 5AHTelephone
+44 (0)1225 833977Ralph Allen Drive, Bath
10 Easter-themed stations await to be discovered on this Easter trail. Test your skills in the egg and spoon race, decorate an egg for your Easter tree and be ready for laughs a-plenty in the very popular wheelbarrow race.
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- 3 Apr 2026to7 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BDTelephone
+44 (0)1225 460503Bath
Easter Eggcitement returns to the American Museum & Gardens this spring, bringing a colourful garden trail, creative crafts and seasonal family fun.
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PDTelephone
+44 (0)1479 988111Wells
This April (3–19 April 2026, 9.30am – 5.30pm), families can join The Bishop's Palace for their fun Easter family activities. Little adventurers can embark on an Easter trail throughout the gardens, get creative with Art Adventurers and Nature Ninjas…
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
Address
19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 446 86519 New King Street, Bath
Make your own paper galaxy pinwheel and watch it spin in the breeze!
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HTTelephone
+44 (0)1935 840565Ilchester
Join for a gravity-defying adventure as we explore the incredible stories that have helped us take to the skies.
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0)1225428126Bath
Make and decorate your own Georgian-style hat to take home.
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
Bath
Get into the Spring feeling with miniMondays at MEAA! Celebrate the return of longer days, sunny moments, and nature with crafts, games, and activities at the Museum.
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- 6 Apr 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
Address
Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 3DPBath
Following a sold-out run at the Garden Theatre Festival 2025, this hilarious production will transform Bath Abbey into a stunning theatre-in-the-round, where four of Bath's funniest actors take on all the beloved (and ridiculous) characters from…
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- 7 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 8 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 9 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 16 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 17 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477785Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Archaeology Adventures lets kids get digging for artefacts and building like the Romans.
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- 7 Apr 2026to10 Apr 2026
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- 26 May 2026to29 May 2026
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Families of all ages are invited to come together and explore the Secret World of Flowers through mindful observation and journalling.
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- 7 Apr 2026to9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
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Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, B&NES, BA1 1LZTelephone
+44 (0)1225 477785Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Ceres is the goddess of farming and Cerealia was the April festival held in her honour.
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- 7 Apr 2026to10 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BBTelephone
+44 (0)1749 672243Wells
Magique returns to Wookey Hole presenting their brand new magic and illusion show for 2025 "Fire and Water". Performing 10 times a year in the Wookey Hole Theatre, witness the ultimate showdown of fire and water - and prepare to be spellbound!
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- 8 Apr 2026Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 15 Apr 2026
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- 27 May 2026
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Address
Newton St Loe, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0)1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Join for a fun-filled morning exploring the eggs and nests of different species of birds of prey!
Dates
- From:
- 8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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