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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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Charlton Park, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 333494Malmesbury
Shindig Festival returns for its eleventh year with an electrifying lineup and a fresh new location.
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- 22 May 2025to25 May 2025Various Opening Times
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11-12 Westgate Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EBTelephone
+44 (0)1225 333582Bath
The Cork have got live music from local bands to sort out your plans for the long weekend.
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- 23 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 12:00 - 23:45
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The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBTelephone
+44 (0) 1225388569Bathwick, Bath
This will be a rare opportunity to see some of Turner's finest watercolours from a private collection.
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- 23 May 2025to14 Sept 2025
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Newark Works, 2 Foundry Ln, Bath, Bath & NE Somerset, BA2 3DZBath
Fringe Arts Bath Festival (FaB) is Bath's free annual visual art festival, bringing exhibitions, events and surprises to empty shops and unexpected spaces in Bath.
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- 23 May 2025to7 June 2025Open 18:00 - 18:00
Address
9 Union Street, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1RWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225789984Bath
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, everyone needs to take a step back and slow down.
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- 23 May 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
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Caisson Gardens, Combe Hay, Bath, BA2 7EFCombe Hay
May in the garden is known for vibrant growth, fresh blooms and the onset of warmer weather, bringing the garden to life with colour, fragrance and buzzing activity.
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- 23 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 24 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 30 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
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- 23 May 2025Open 19:15 - 22:30
Bath
Spend a glorious summer's day at Bath Racecourse with an unforgettable Summer Afternoon Raceday.
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- 23 May 2025Open 12:15 - 18:30
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- 16 July 2025Open 12:30 - 17:45
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- 3 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:45
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- 30 Sept 2025Open 12:15 - 17:45
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, United Kingdom, BA1 2BL19 New King Street, Bath
Marvellous Moonscapes encourages children to design and make their own imaginative Moon-inspired artwork.
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
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No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRBath
This May half term, families are invited to celebrate all things botanical at No.1 Royal Crescent with a creative drop-in activity inspired by floral art and nature.
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Susie Dent, queen of Countdown and expert lexicographer, is coming to Bath Literature Festival to talk about her debut novel, Guilty by Definition.
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- 24 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
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Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS16 1QYTelephone
+44 (0117) 328 1403Bristol
The hugely anticipated Project Zulu 2023 Choir is finally here.
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- 24 May 2025
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- 29 May 2025
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- 30 May 2025
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- 31 May 2025
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- 5 June 2025
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A46, Dyrham, Dyrham, Near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HYTelephone
+44 (0) 1179371333Near Bath
Get active in the great outdoors with some garden games this half term at Dyrham Park.
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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Wiltshire, Warminster, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0) 1985 844400Warminster
Steve Backshall Live is back for 2025! This May half term, visitors can join one of Britain’s best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and TV presenters as he returns to Longleat with an exclusive live animal show, bigger and bolder than ever before.
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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Sustainability
- Electric Car Charging Point
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Reverend Richard Coles talks to the festivals' guest curator, Joe Haddow, about the latest in his Canon Clement Mystery series, A Death on Location.
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- 25 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 125489070Bath
Guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety.
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- 25 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:15
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 489070Bath
Thought Control are pleased to bring their Tribute to Pink Floyd to Komedia Bath.
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- 25 May 2025Open 18:00 -
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Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 489070Bath
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large.
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- 25 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
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Various venues, BA1 2EBHistoric venues across Bath open their doors to reveal queer histories from archives and collections, offering new trails, tours, talks, workshops, exhibitions and more.
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- 26 May 2025to30 June 2025
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14 James Street West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BXTelephone
+44 (0)1225 805609Bath
Join Bath Brewhouse to celebrate Spring Bank Holiday with great food & drinks!
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- 26 May 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
Fusing indie rock melody and attitude with dance rhythm, Reverend And The Makers is the brainchild of Sheffield musician Jon McClure, who recorded the original RATM demos with members of the Arctic Monkeys and Bromheads Jacket.
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- 26 May 2025Open 19:00 -
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Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EYTelephone
+44 (0) 1249782417Chippenham
The day will feature exciting races from the Castle Combe Racing Club Championships, as well as invited special guest races.
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- 26 May 2025Open 08:00 - 17:00
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Ustinov Studio, Saw Close, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
C'est La Vie – Sarah Bernhardt and Me tells the story of the celebrated and pioneering 19th Century French actress who performed all over the world, becoming the first global superstar.
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- 27 May 2025to28 May 2025
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Theatre Royal Bath, Bath, Bath, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
Wise Children return following the success of Blue Beard as theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head.
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- 27 May 2025to31 May 2025
Address
The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463 362Bath
Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures.
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- 27 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0) 300 067 4890Tetbury
Woodlands are full of life, and the living things within them are connected in lots of ways!
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- 27 May 2025to29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
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Holt Farm, Bath Road, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7SQTelephone
+44 (0) 1761462798Blagdon
This is a day for those who really like to know where their food is coming from.
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- 28 May 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 11 June 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 9 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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Sustainability
- Electric Car Charging Point
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Chapel Arts Centre & Cafe, St James's Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1QRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 461700Lower Borough Walls, Bath
Singer and guitarist Jack Badcock is a veteran performer, having toured extensively on four continents, both as a solo act and as frontman of renowned world-folk band Dallahan.
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- 28 May 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 125489070Bath
Attention all Swifties! Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar, Taylor Swift!
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- 28 May 2025Open 18:45 - 20:00
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Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Comprising an ensemble featuring violins and double bass, they're celebrating 25 years in music in 2025, with a new album, new line-up and new collaborations.
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- 28 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
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