May School Holidays

There's plenty of fun for all the family this May half term in Bath, with venues in and around the city offering a wide range of special events and activities to keep everyone entertained.

Top picks

Follow Luna around the Roman Baths and uncover amazing facts
Enjoy a fun family day out at The Royal Bath & West Show
Create origami spring flowers at No.1 Royal Crescent
Hunt for treasure on the free pirate trail at American Museum and Gardens
Make moon-inspired artwork at The Herschel Museum
Take on some nature challenges and crafts at Westonbirt Arboretum
Explore the illuminated Ancient Animal Odyssey Trail at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Keep the kids' imaginations ticking with themed hands-on activity sessions at Bath's award-winning museums, with fun activities at V ictoria Art Gallery and Holburne Museum.

Head out of the city centre on a family adventure at one of the many attractions on Bath's doorstep. Explore outdoor trails at Prior Park, tinker in the outdoor playground at Dyrham Park, wander around the gardens at The American Museum, or meet the animals at Avon Valley Adventure Park.

You'll find more dinosaurs at Wookey Hole, in addition to the stunning eponymous cave network, adventure golf course, vintage penny arcades, 4D cinema, and soft play zones.

Wookey Hole has teamed up with five of the South West’s top attractions to make family days out even more exciting and affordable this spring. Once you have bought tickets to Wookey Hole, you can use discount codes at the online checkouts of Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Mendip Activity Centre, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Puxton Park and West Country Water Park to get discounts on your visits.

The May school holidays are also the perfect time of year to enjoy the gorgeous green spaces and countryside around Bath in the spring sunshine.

With so much to squeeze in, why not make a break of it? Use our family-friendly accomodation and family-friendly places to eat and drink pages to help you plan your stay in Bath, and be sure to take advantage of the many tempting special offers available across the city.