News, events and schools' information for families across Bath and West Wiltshire

Great news! The September/October issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now, with so much news, events, activities and information for families across the region.

In this packed issue, you will find –

News from the schools Headlines from schools across the Bath and West Wiltshire region

Open Days If you’re picking your child’s next school, here’s a great guide to the ones you can visit next

Children’s Literature Festival A look ahead to this wonderful festival which allows children to engage and enjoy the written word

Pre-school News Updates on the latest news for parents and carers of babies and toddlers

Eating Out A successful family meal out at Il Ponte Ristorante Italiano in Bradford on Avon

Eating Out Toasted paninis and a gorgeous setting for lunch at Prior Park Landscape Gardens

School Report With a new curriculum due to be introduced in 2020, St Stephen’s in Bath is always looking for ways to benefit its pupils’ learning experience

Family Walks Hannah Millbank brings together a collection of some of the best family walks across the region

Dad Diaries How a 12 year old helped this dad rediscover the joys of cycling

Mum’s Musings Siobhan Mason keeps meaning to get her children to do more chores, but it’s easier said than done

Forest School Tania Orgill of Play Wood Forest School provides a welcome to all those parents and children who are about to enjoy their first forest school session

What’s On If you’re looking for some family fun over the next couple of months, here’s our fantastic guide the best activities and venues in the South West

Weekend Away How a return to caravanning became a fun family break

Days Out Woodlands Family Theme Park Great rides, short queues, friendly staff – what’s not to like…

Days Out Needle Punch Workshop Susy Douch and her daughter enjoys a day’s craft workshop with Julia Davey

The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is distributed through every school in Bath, as well as many more throughout Saltford, Keynsham and West Wiltshire.

You can also pick up at copy at family-related venues across the region, including the main libraries in Bath, Keynsham, Saltford, Melksham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Corsham, as well as the main Sainsbury’s in Green Park, Bath, Komedia Bath, the egg theatre Bath, Wiltshire Music Centre, Neston Farm Shop, Hope Nature Centre in Southwick and many more venues across the region.