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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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The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 4DB, BA2 4DBTelephone
+44 (0)1225388569Bathwick, Bath
This exhibition brings together the paintings of Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981) and Andrew Cranston (b. 1969), curated by the designer and collector Jonathan Anderson, in collaboration with Andrew Cranston and the gallerist Richard Ingleby.
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- 3 Oct 2025to11 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Bath Abbey, Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1LTBath
Peace Doves is a mass participation artwork by Peter Walker. Thousands of handmade paper doves containing messages of peace, love, hope and friendship will be suspended in an illuminated installation in the crossing of the Abbey.
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- 3 Oct 2025to14 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PQTelephone
+44 (0) 1934 834877Winscombe
From 4th October to 3rd November Mendip Activity Centre is dressed up for Halloween with themed activity zones and a Zombie Outbreak Response Team.
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- 4 Oct 2025to3 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 20:00
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Roseberry Road Studios, 25-28 Roseberry Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3DXTelephone
+44 (0)1225 931364Bath
Tristan Manco's solo show at Rosebery Road Studios this October, TOGETHER, features a mix of paintings, prints, drawings and animations, all created since 2023. As the title suggests, the show gives an opportunity to see his work all under one roof.
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- 8 Oct 2025to20 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Ustinov Studio, Saw Close, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
Bluffing Your Way In Ballet takes you beyond the tutu, as our show pirouettes its irreverent, witty and fast-paced way through ballet history.
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- 9 Oct 2025to10 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
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Forum Buildings, Bath, BA1 1UGBath
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Strictly Come Dancing legends return to the stage!
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- 9 Oct 2025
Bath
Autumn racing returns to Bath Racecourse with two exciting fixtures in October!
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 17:30
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- 20 Oct 2025Open 12:15 - 17:45
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9 Union Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1RWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225789984Bath
Molton Brown Bath, in collaboration with Jody Cory Goldsmiths, invites guests to an indulgent evening celebrating the beauty of gold and the allure of fine fragrance. This exclusive event combines expert insights, luxury experiences, and a shared…
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
Britpop icons Echobelly return to touring to mark 30 years since the release of their top 5 album, 'ON'.
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
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The Guildhall, High St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0)1225 322808Bath
Bath's Wine Event of the Year is back, in the sophisticated surroundings of The Guildhall Ballroom.
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:30
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The Rondo Theatre, St saviour's Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 6RTTelephone
+44 (0) 3336663366Bath
ith a plot borrowed from Wilde's classic comedy plus the liberal sampling of multiple theatrical and literary sources along the way, it's an erudite and very funny dramatic mash-up, and a lesser-spotted Stoppard gem.
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
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No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0)1225 428126Bath
Join No1 Royal Crescent for an in conversation talk with Amelia Blackwell, author of A Crime Through Time, and Joanna Nadin, author and former broadcast journalist and special adviser to the Prime Minister
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 19:00
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Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 1249812102Calne
At Bowood House and Gardens, you can enjoy creating your own autumn wreath using flowers and foliage grown in the Walled Garden.
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- 9 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 17 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 25 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 13:00
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The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 443114Bath
After a fantastic sold-out run in London’s West End, the critically-acclaimed international stage sensation Whitney – Queen Of The Night is back for 2022 celebrating the music and life one of the greatest singers of our time.
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- 10 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0)117 986 4929Keynsham, Bristol
Not just open for pumpkin picking, there'll be festival vibes with a pop up bar, firepits, street food, performers, spectacular seasonal entertainment and beautiful lighting.
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- 10 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
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- 17 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
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- 23 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025
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Avon Valley Scream Park, Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0) 1179 864929Bristol
Get ready for #ABloodyGoodNight this October, as FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park launches its biggest season yet, in an epic thirteen nights of frights.
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- 10 Oct 2025
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Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0)1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Following their sell-out show last year, Wiltshire Music Centre is delighted to welcome legendary 70's folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne back to Bradford on Avon.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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Independent Spirit of Bath, 7 Terrace Walk, Bath, BA1 1LNTelephone
+44 (0)1225340636Bath
You may know Maison Ferrand better for their Planteray Rum brand but come join us as we delve deep into the history of this reinvigorated Cognac brand with the spirits spectacle that is the wonderful Paul McFadyen.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 20:00
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Komedia Bath, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 489070Bath
Oas-is are definitely - not maybe - the world's best Oasis tribute band.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
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14 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EQBath
Last here in June, Celeste Cantor-Stephens and Caelia Lunniss are back with new material from their recently released EP.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZTelephone
+44 (0) 1249812102Calne
Learn the art of Indian block printing and create your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand-carved blocks.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30
Bath
Learn about the history, culture and cuisine of the Middle East, followed by lunch at Simi's Kitchen.
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- 11 Oct 2025
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Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TPTelephone
+44 (0)117 986 4929Keynsham, Bristol
Grab a wheelbarrow and roam through Avon Valley's authentic homegrown pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin.
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- 11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
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- 18 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
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- 24 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025
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Camden Crescent, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5HYTelephone
+44 (0)1225 428 126Bath
Architecture plays a vital role in Jane Austen's Persuasion as the enjoyment of rural or coastal landscapes are contrasted to the urbanism of Bath. Join Dr Amy Frost on a walk exploring the architecture of Bath through Austen's eyes and how she…
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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Museum of Bath Architecture, The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NATelephone
+44 (0)1225 333895The Vineyards, The Paragon, Bath
Unleash your inner architect and create your own Georgian townhouse window with model maker and artist Jess Wright!
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
Wells
Wookey Hole once again becomes the Home of Halloween from 4 October to 2 November.
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- 11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
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- 18 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
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- 25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
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Various venues, Chew Valley, BS40 8UBTelephone
+44 (0)1275 333 128After taking a break for the first time in 21 years, the Chew Valley Arts Trail will be back to resume its place as a major milestone in the area’s calendar, bigger and better than ever.
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- 11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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Bath Rugby, The Recreation Ground, Spring Gardens, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DSSpring Gardens, Bath
Join the Blue, Black, and White as Bath Rugby face Gloucester Rugby at the historic Recreation Ground in the Gallagher Premiership – the top flight of English rugby union.
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 17:30 -
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Burdall's Yard, 7 Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NHTelephone
+44 (0)7810801916Bath
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of ocean-inspired sounds as The Wave Machine brings his unique surf-infused music to Burdall's Yard, Bath.
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 19:30 -
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890Tetbury
Ideal for families with children aged over 7 years, help re-plant an area of woodland cleared due to ash dieback. Come along and help this exciting wildlife restoration project with an active day of community volunteering involving plenty of…
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- 11 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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