Plan your #SummerInBath with our guide to events for families during the summer holidays. Step back in time, get arty, meet wildlife, cook together and more!
Don't miss all-new Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO Bricks Creative Exhibition at the American Museum & Gardens, or Summer Play at Westonbirt Arboretum, with trails and outdoor fun.
There are free children's crafting activities all summer at Herschel Museum of Astronomy, No.1 Royal Crescent, and Beckford’s Tower, or little ones can take part in games and creative fun at Dyrham Park, or join one of their nature explorer sessions.
Looking for a show to enjoy with all of the family? Head along to an open-air theatre production of David Walliams 'Bad Dad' at Bowood House & Gardens, or see Hey Duggee at Theatre Royal Bath.
Keep an eye out for a range of fun, family-friendly activities across Bath city centre every Sunday in July and August, including the 'How Much is that Doggie in the Window?' trail. Or play outdoor games at Bath on the Beach, located nex to the crazy golf in Royal Victoria Park.
If you're planning a more relaxed time in the city, spend sunny days in the city’s beautiful parks or explore Bath's many outdoor attractions.
And if you wanted to take the little’uns away for a longer summer holiday, then scoot over to our family-friendly accommodation section and book a break in Bath, or book a break at Camp Bigfoot, an all-inclusive family camping adventure, where even your entertainment and activities are included!
Great value days out
Visitors who purchase a full-priced ticket to Wookey Hole or Cheddar Gorge & Caves will get a 10% discount on the admission price other South West attractions this summer, find out more here.
Don’t forget to also check out our list of family-friendly things to do and see our latest summer special offers.
Travelling to and around Bath
Travel to Bath by train with GWR this summer, with trains to Bath Spa from London, Bristol, Cardiff and beyond. If you are travelling in a group of between 3 and 9 adults, you can get a 1/3 off Standard Off-Peak tickets when travelling together with the GroupSave ticket.
Explore Bath and the surrounding area by bus with new simplified fares from First Bus - adult tickets are just £2 or £1 for a child ticket. You can also enjoy £4 off a West of England FirstDay Group Ticket all summer until 1 September, offering up to 5 people (of any age) travelling together unlimited journeys for one day across Bristol, Bath and Wells for £10.
Remember to tag us in your posts, photos and videos of you having fun and include #SummerInBath in your captions and stories!