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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.
Dates
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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.
Dates
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- 27 Jan 2026to1 Nov 2026
Address
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
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
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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
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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 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0)1225 428 126Bath
Join No.1 Royal Crescent for Arts Award Explore, the next step in your Arts Award journey!
Arts qualification for home educated young people aged 7+. Try out art techniques inspired by their current exhibition such as photography and printmaking,…
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- 27 Apr 2026to10 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
New Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 6RABath
Four days of music, art, food, and community celebration in the heart of Larkhall, Bath. Sunday includes a celebratory drum procession through Larkhall, with King Bladud and the Queen of the Festival!
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- 1 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 14:00 - 20:00
Address
St Thomas a Becket Church, Westerleigh Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9PNPucklechurch
Join this Bank Holiday Scarecrow Trail in the beautiful village of Pucklechurch.
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- 4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Bath
Join Bath Racecourse on Monday 4 May for the hugely popular Family Fun Day – a fantastic day out for all ages, filled with thrilling horse racing and free family entertainment.
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- 4 May 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
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Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, GL9 1DFBadminton
The Badminton Horse Trials return from 6 - 10 May 2026, with dressage, showjumping and cross-country events.
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- 6 May 2026to10 May 2026
Facilities
Event Facilities
- Dogs Allowed - Dogs must be kept on short leads at all times, but are actively welcomed at Badminton Horse Trials
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Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
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16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BANES, BA1 2LSTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 82333316 Royal Crescent, Bath
Join Select Sounds on the terrace for Summer vibes, delicious cocktails and great food.
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- 8 May 2026Open 17:30 - 20:30
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- 12 June 2026Open 17:30 - 20:30
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- 3 July 2026
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- 7 Aug 2026
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- 4 Sept 2026
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Milsom Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0) 1384 877 33Bath
Experience Bath in spring at the Bath Spring Fayre 2026, a free outdoor event in the historic city centre.
Dates
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- 8 May 2026to10 May 2026
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225489070Bath
Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favorite Nick Cope hits and more.
Dates
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- 9 May 2026Open 12:45 - 14:30
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favorite Nick Cope hits and more.
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- 9 May 2026Open 09:45 - 12:30
Address
Holt Farm, Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7SQTelephone
+44 (0)1761 462 798Bath Road, Blagdon
This bee safari will introduce you to the huge diversity of garden bees, show you the sorts of flowers that really make a difference, and reveal some fascinating things you may not know about our amazing garden bees!
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- 14 May 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 11 June 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 11 July 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
Bath
BRLSI takes part in this year's Bath Festival opening weekend – free, fun & fabulous music for everyone.
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- 15 May 2026Open 17:30 - 21:30
Bath
Jump in to Bath’s greatest party and open The Bath Festival with an almighty celebration.
Dates
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- 15 May 2026Open 17:30 -
Address
Various locations, Bath, BA1 1JBBath
A weekend of choir singing across the city.
Dates
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- 15 May 2026to17 May 2026
Address
Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
The Bath Literature Festival, the city’s biggest and oldest celebration of words, ideas, and creativity, returns from 16 - 24 May 2026!
Dates
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- 16 May 2026to24 May 2026
Address
Wiltshire, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2JBTelephone
+44 (0)1225864948Bradford on Avon
Harley Farm are opening their farm gates once more to give you a peek behind the scenes at Hartley.
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- 16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
16 Treenwood Industrial Estate, Bradford on Avon, Somerset, BA15 2AUTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 698411Bradford on Avon
Join the team at Kettlesmith Brewing Co for the first beer festival of the year! Expect great music, great food and of course some great beer at our Bradford on Avon taproom!
Dates
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- 16 May 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Find out about how trees reproduce through the process of pollination, and the different ways that they do this.
Dates
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- 16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBBathwick, Bath
Gather round! There are stories to be told. Stories bright and stories old.
Our travelling storytellers tell tales of mischievous spirits, dancing bears and epic quests with scintillating puppets and enchanting music.
Dates
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- 17 May 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
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- 17 May 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
Bath
Join experienced facilitator Holly Dabbs for an interactive Little Explorers session at Bath Abbey.
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- 18 May 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 29 June 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 28 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 12:00
Bath
Join these monthly storytelling, singing and making sessions for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.
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- 19 May 2026
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- 23 June 2026
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- 21 July 2026
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- 8 Sept 2026
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- 6 Oct 2026
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- 10 Nov 2026
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- 15 Dec 2026
Address
Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6GABristol
Get ready for the biggest scale Music and Comedy events that Chipping Sodbury has ever seen!
Dates
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- 20 May 2026to25 May 2026
Address
The Bird of Prey Project, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225233029Newton St Loe, Bath
Join The Bird of Prey Project with your little ones to read 'Owl babies' with some of their real Owls!
Dates
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- 20 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 17 June 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
Gilcombe farm, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0QEBruton,
Show of Hands Festival brings together a mix of live jazz and electronica, hands-on workshops, and creative exploration.
Dates
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- 22 May 2026to24 May 2026
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