The summer holidays are here again, the kids have been set free for six weeks and now you need to find something to do to keep them busy! Whilst we can’t guarantee the sunshine, we can give you details of events and activities that are happening throughout the city of Bath to keep you and the kids occupied throughout August
Art Camps
When: 30th July 2024 – 8th August 2024
Where: The Holburne Museum, Bath, BA2 4DB
What: Holbourne art camps bring the best of creative entertainment from experienced artists across the UK right to the heart of Bath, all taking place in the magical Holbourne Museum. Each day explores a new theme including the animal kingdom, buds and blooms, food glorious food, astounding architecture and more!
Website: https://www.holburne.org/planning-your-visit/whats-on/
Opening Times: 9:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £45.00
Bath Area Play Project
When: 24th July 2024 – 15th August 2024
Where: Odd Down Community Centre, Odins road, Bath, BA2 2TL
What: Family summer playdays are happening throughout the summer. Lots of opportunities including, team games, sensory play, den building, football coaching, pottery, construction fun and waterslide & inflatables. The kids won’t want to come home.
Website: https://www.bapp.org.uk/
Opening Times: 12:00 – 15:00
Tickets: £3.00 per child
Bath on the Beach
When: 13th June 2024 – 11th August 2024
Where: Royal Pavillion, Royal Avenue, Bath, BA1 2NR
What: The perfect venue to relax with friends, try some tasty street food, or have a go at the free games of table tennis, bean bag toss, or giant jenga that are on offer. And even better….entry is free.
Website: https://www.bathonthebeach.co.uk/
Opening Times: Mon – Sun – 10:00 – 22:30
Bath Rugby Season Launch
When: 23rd August 2024
Where: The Recreation Ground, Spring Gardens, Bath, BA2 4DS
What: To kick off the 24/25 season Bath Rugby is hosting an event for all the fans in the family to enjoy, including live music, outdoor activities, a live Q&A, games with Bath Rugby Foundation, a showcase from Pentathlon GB, and you may even get the chance to meet Max the mascot! Attendance is free, but they ask you to sign-up on their website to attend the event.
Website: https://www.welcometobath.co.uk/bath-events/bath-rugby-season-launch/
Opening Times: 11:00 – 16:00
Beckford Tower Activities
When: Thursdays from 1st August 2024 – 29th August 2024
Where: Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH
What: Get crafty at Beckford Tower this summer. Each week families will have the chance to experience a different artistic endeavour including make your own clay tower, weaving a spiral staircase, decoupage A shell, make your own sketchbook and make A clay candlestick. Booking is necessary, will you attend them all?
Website: https://beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
Opening Times: Thurs - 10:00 – 12:30 (various times per activity)
Brick Robot Wars
When: 14th August 2024
Where: Percy Community Centre, New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BN
What: Learn how to build and program your very own battle bot, then set it to face its competitors! A fun and interactive way to start learning coding concepts, engineering and technology.
Website: https://www.brickrobotclub.co.uk/brick-robot-club/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 12:00
Tickets: £30.00 (for a team of 2)
Brilliant Beasties
When: 20th August 2024
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: Morning packed full of songs, storytelling, rhymes, and learning about animal friends the ‘Brilliant Beasties’ for under 5’s.
Website: https://americanmuseum.org/whats-on/brilliant-beasties
Opening Times: 10:30 – 11:30
Tickets: £4.00 per child
BRLSI Activities
When: 29th July 2024 – 30th August 2024
Where: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSI, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
What: Bath’s Royal Literary and Scientific Institution are holding free, fun and creative activities for Kids aged 5 and up during the summer holidays. You can enjoy learning how finches collect food, optical illusions, a tactile treasure hunt, and creating your own display cabinet.
Website: https://www.brlsi.org/about-us/families/
Opening Times: Mon – Fri – 10:00 – 16:00
Character Stage School
When: 5th August 2024 – 8th August 2024
Where: Monkton Leisure, Monkton Combe School, Church Lane, Bath, BA2 7HG
What: Children aged 7 – 15 can spend a 4-day workshop recreating the songs and scenes from the musical ‘The Greatest Showman’. Have fun, make friends, and learn theatrical skills, culminating in presenting your masterpiece to friends and family on the final day.
Website: https://www.monktoncombeschool.com/hospitality-leisure/leisure/holiday-activity-camps
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £159 course price
Constellation Trail
When: 24th July 2024 - 1st September 2024
Where: Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL
What: Get inspired by the myths and stories behind the stars, and follow the beautiful, embroidered constellations trail, hidden in and around the museum for you to find. Then create your very own constellation weaving to take home.
Website: https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry-skies-constellation-trail/
Opening Times: Tue – Sun - 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: Free with admission
Cricket Camp
When: Thursdays from 25th July 2024 – 29th August 2024
Where: Bath cricket club, North Parade Bridge Road, Bath, BA2 4EX
What: Calling all cricketer’s (or those aspiring to be) aged 8 – 15 years old. Whether you want to improve your batting, be a better bowler, or have fun fielding, cricket club can teach you it all.
Website: https://formulafootball.co.uk/holiday-camps-1
Opening Times: Thurs - 15:00 – 17:00
Tickets: £25 per session
DinoRoar at Longleat
When: 20th July 2024 – 1st September 2024
Where: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
What: Have A Roarsome time coming face to face with your favourite Jurassic dinos. Use the VR headset and immerse yourself in your own prehistoric adventure, go wild on the giant inflatable and get hands-on in the fun fossil dig.
Website: https://www.longleat.co.uk/dinoroar
Opening Times: 10:00 – 19:00
Tickets: £32.95 (Child) & £42.95 (Adult) - see website for details
Family Activities at Victoria Art Gallery
When: 24th July 2024 – 23rd August 2024
Where: Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT
What: Release your inner creative genius as you’re invited to take part in the hands-on craft activities inspired by their fabulous exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre.
Website: https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/news/summer-family-fun-victoria-art-gallery-and-roman-baths
Opening Times: 10:30 – 14:00
Tickets: Free with admission
Farm Club
When: Selected Dates from 1st August 2024 – 22nd August 2024
Where: Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, BA2 1NW
What: Meet the animals of Bath City Farm, and help the team feed the pigs, goats and sheep, groom the ponies, meet the alpacas, and have a cuddle with the pygmy goats, chicks and chickens.
Website: https://www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/summer-holiday-farm-club-multiple-dates/
Farm club opening times: Thur & Tue – 10:00 – 12:00
General opening times: Tue - Sat – 09:00 – 16:00
Sun – 9:30 – 16:00
Tickets: £10.00 (see website for more details)
Football Formula
When: Tue – Thurs from 30th July 2024 – 29th August 2024
Where: Larkhall Athletic Football Club, Charlecombe Lane
Larkhall, Bath, BA18DJ
What: Fun football camps for boys and girls in school years 1-7. They will take part in competitions, matches and maybe even get a medal. Providing organised and safe football whilst promoting good behaviour, teamwork and effort, run by a team of enthusiastic and experienced coaches.
Website: https://formulafootball.co.uk/holiday-camps-1
Opening Times: 10:00 – 15:00
Tickets: £15 per day
Green Park Market
When: Mon – Sun throughout the summer holiday
Where: Green Park Station, Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZ
What: The market is still going strong, showcasing a wide range of unique products, alongside cherry-picked retro and vintage items all under one roof. Peruse the vibrant goods on offer from local independent artists, designed, traders and makers.
Website: https://www.greenparkstation.co.uk/a-z
Opening Times: 10:30 – 15:00
Kids Aloud!
When: Wednesdays from 31st July 2024 – 28th August 2024
Where: Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ
What: Let the kids get their energy out at this special museum event specifically designed for the most lively and energetic kids. They will be encouraged to be as noisy as they like and may ironically give you a moments peace!
Website: https://meaa.org.uk/event/kids-aloud-summer-activities/
Opening Times: Wed - 9:30 – 11:30
Tickets: Free with admission
Kids Rave
When: 18th August 2024
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: If you’re looking for some summer fun, then look no further. The amazing Super Pirates will be bringing their star disco storytelling tent to the gardens of the museum so you and the kids can dance the night away to a classic American Playlist.
Opening Times: 17:30 – 19:00
Tickets: £7.00 (Children), £10.00 (Adults) – see website for more ticketing options
Lego Painting
When: Selected dates between 31st July 2024 – 24th August 2024
Where: Bath Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH
What: Rain or shine, get creative in the Bath Assembly Rooms this summer. Become a part of history by painting A Lego brick that will be included in a piece of artwork by esteemed Lego artist Emily Corl, that will be displayed as part of the future of Bath Assembly Rooms. A suggested £2 donation is welcome
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Maize Maze
When: Fri – Sun from 2nd August 2024 – 25th August 2024
Where: Newton Farm Shop, Newbridge Road, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9EU
What: Take on the challenge with your friends and family and see if you can find your way out of the maize maze, discovering hidden surprises along the way. Then why not take the chance to pick your own sunflowers or grab some delicious food in the cafe whilst your there.
Opening Times: Fri - Sun - 10:00 – 16:05
Tickets: £5.50 (see website for details)
Nature Explorer Sessions
When: Tuesdays from 6th August 2024 – 27th August 2024
Where: Dyrham Park, Off A46, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8HY
What: Explore the 270-acre site and have a go at outdoor activities such as bug-hunting, plant identification, and maybe even some pond dipping.
Opening Times: Tues - 11:00 – 12:15
Tickets: Event is free, but admission prices charged £9.50 + (see website)
Outdoor Theatre
When: 8th August 2024 & 26th August 2024
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: Chapterhouse Theatre will be putting on two performances at the American Museum & Gardens throughout the summer holidays. The first is Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming of age story, ‘Little Women’, and the second is a brand-new telling of classic fairy tale, and Disney favourite, ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
Opening Times: 18:30 – 20:00
Tickets: £12.00 (Children), £19.00 (Adults) – see website for more ticketing options
Paddle Start Taster Sessions
When: 10th August 2024 & 24th August 2024
Where: Bath Canoe Club, Cleveland Cottages, Off London Road, Bath, BA1 5DD
What: Open to all ages from 8 up, have a fun afternoon with Bath Canoe Club. Whether you’re just looking for a one-off experience, or this to be the start of a new hobby, this is a great way to experience the water.
Website: https://www.bathcanoeclub.co.uk/event-5111490
Opening Times: 143:00 – 17:00
Tickets: £20.00
Pirate Taxi
When: 11th August 2024
Where: Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH
What: Ahoy Matey! The award-winning circus Company ‘Pirates of the Carabina’ will be docking into Beckford’s Tower for an incredible circus show. Shiver me timbers!
Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bathpreservationtrust/1311859
Opening Times: 15:00 – 16:00 & 19:00 – 20:00
Tickets – see website for details
Roman-Themed Crafts
When: Mon - Fri 24th July 2024 – 27th August 2024
Where: The Roman Baths, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LZ
What: Each week throughout the summer holidays The Roman Baths will bring a new theme of activities to get stuck into. Activities include, learning a little Latin, making a scroll, decoding a message, amongst many more historic crafts to get stuck into.
Website: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-activities
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Soul Cafe
When: Throughout the summer holiday
Where: Alice Park, Gloucester Road, Bath, BA1 7BH
What: Come and join Bath’s best breakfast and brunch with some soothing soul, available throughout the summer. Drop into the community garden and you never know the sun may even make an appearance.
Website: https://www.alicepark.co.uk/about
Opening Times: 09:15 – 15:00
Summer Fun
When: Wednesdays from 31st July 2024 – 28th August 2024
Where: No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
What: A range of drop-in craft activities including creating bonnets and bicorns, wonderful wigs, botanical printing, secret pockets and more! For children aged 5+.
Website: https://no1royalcrescent.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holiday-family-fun/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 12:30
Tickets: Activities are free when accompanied by a paying adult
Summer Lates at The Roman Baths
When: 20th July 2024 – 31st August 2024
Where: The Roman Baths, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LZ
What: Make the most of the long summer nights and experience the historic Roman Baths as the sun sets.
Website: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/summerlates
Opening Times: 18:00 – 22:00
Tickets: See website for details
Summer of Play
When: 20th July 2024 – 3rd September 2024
Where: Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH
What: A range of activities at Prior Park including bug hunting, creative play and animal-themed activities this summer - play your way.
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events/5b6ddd08-5c74-41fb-9ecd-8ab5fa28354f
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: Free with admission
Summer Sundays
When: Sundays from 1st July 2024 – 31st August 2024
Where: Throughout the Centre of Bath - Bath BID, 11A York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG
What: Head into Bath for summer Sundays and enjoy free colouring in, celebrate the sun by looking through a telescope, or have your photo taken with Queen Charlotte and King George
Website: https://www.welcometobath.co.uk/summer-sundays/
Super Straw Models
When: 21st July 2024 – 1st September 2024
Where: Museum of Bath Architecture, The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NA
What: Drop in and have a go at a range of building challenges using only straws! Or get your creative juices flowing and make your dream structures into reality.
Website: https://museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk/event/super-straw-models/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 15:30
Team Bath Tribe
When: 22nd July 2024 - 23rd August 2024
Where: Sports Training Village, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY.
What: Learn new skills, attempt new activities and meet new friends during the school holidays with Team Bath. If you’re an aspiring Netball player, a talented tennis player, or want to discover your passion then this is the place to find it!
Website: https://www.teambath.com/tribe-schools/holiday-activities/
Opening Times: Mon – Fri - 09:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £37.50 per session
Ultimate Activity Camp
When: 15th July 2024 – 23rd August 2024
Where: Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH
What: Start your adventure through a mixture of sports, games and crafts. Children aged 4 - 14 can enjoy over 40 activities including favourites such as swimming, tennis and basketball.
Opening Times: 8:30 – 16:30
Tickets: from £46.93 (see website for more details)
Wylde Creatures of Bath Trail
When: 1st July 2024 – 31st August 2024
Where: Throughout Bath City Centre
What: A fun way to spend a day (or maybe many) following the trail to find all 21 animals that represent the diverse range of habitats and species we have living in Bath. Visit the website to find which animals have been expertly painted on Bath’s benches and shop windows for you to find. To enter the competition either download or collect a booklet and find all the animals before 31st August to be in with a chance of winning a handsome prize!
Website: https://www.welcometobath.co.uk/the-wylde-creatures-of-bath-trail/
Young Fundraisers Challenge with Bath Cats and Dogs Home
When: Throughout the Summer Holiday
Where: RSPCA Bath & District Branch, The Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AZ
What: Challenge your child to fundraise for Bath Cats and Dogs Home this summer. There are plenty of suggested challenges they can complete or something original, and all successful participants will receive a special embroidered badge to make them feel proud.
Website: https://www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/events/young-fundraisers-challenge
