Plan your #SummerInBath with our guide to events in and around Bath during the summer holidays. Step back in time, get arty, meet wildlife, watch outdoor theatre and more! 

Our top picks

- Summer Quest: Reverse the Curse! at The Roman Baths (all summer)

- Summer Crafts and Costumes at No.1 Royal Crescent (all summer)

- Circus of Curiosities at American Museum & Gardens (all summer)

- Solar System trail at Herschel Museum of Astronomy (all summer)

- Tower Thursdays at Beckford's Tower & Museum (13 + 20 Aug)

- British Bird of Prey Day at The Bird of Prey Project (15 Aug)

- The Amazing Bubble Man at Komedia Bath (5 Sept)

Free days out for families

Join the free, drop-in Mini Makers sessions at Victoria Art Gallery,  or a Story Making Session at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. Take a stroll through the new sculpture exhibition at The Royal Crescent Hotel, or head to one of the Open Days at The Museum of Bath Stone. 

Bath's World Heritage Centre and Botanical Gardens are both free to visit, or you can see a full list of free activities here.

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. 

Day trips from Bath

You can spend a whole day adventuring at Wookey Hole, where your ticket includes entrance to Wookey Hole Caves, museums, circus shows, Dinosaur Grove, and a 4D Cinema. There's even a hotel or campsite you can stay on next to all of the attractions, with tickets included in the price of your room!

Enjoy woodland activities and explore the Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum, meet fascinating animals at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, or plan a day of outdoor adventure at Dyrham Park, from barefoot trails to mud kitchens!

Kids will love the sand and water play area, giant slip 'n' slide, huge paddling pools and beach zone at Avon Valley Adventure Park this summer, or get involved with live demonstrations and interactive exhibitions on the Stone Age at Cheddar Gorge & Caves.

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Book your stay

If you wanted to take the little’uns away for a longer summer holiday, then scoot over to our accommodation section and book a break in Bath. We've got a range of great places to stay with children, as well as some local campsites and holiday parks which are perfect for a summer getaway.

Don’t forget to also check out our list of the latest summer special offers.

Remember to tag us in your posts, photos and videos of you having fun and include #SummerInBath in your captions and stories!