Events for 2nd April 2024

An exciting new show for 2024.

An exciting new show for 2024.

Collect a trail map from inside the Tower Gatehouse and then set off to hunt for the 16 hidden decorated bunnies. When you find all their names and completed the trail, there will be a secret message. Also create your own story about your favourite bunny on the back of the trail map and email […]

A fun, free activity for all ages. Find the 34 decorated wooden bunnies displayed in shops and business windows each displaying a unique number. Make a note of each number, then add up the total for all 34 bunnies and email info@trowbridgechamber.com with your total and contact details. Correct answers will go into a draw […]

Specifically designed to offer constructive, friendly and tailored support for pupils beginning their exam revision delivered by KES subject specialist teachers. A Level and GCSE students can choose up to two subjects.   Each subject course will run either as a morning (9-12 noon) or afternoon (12.30-3.30pm) session and will be limited to small class sizes […]

Creative fun for children ages 6-11yrs designed to explore new skills, art practices and exciting materials inspired by objects and stories from the museum collection as well as temporary exhibitions. exhibitions.

rOffering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1(age 5) - 6(age 11). Wrap-around care available.  

Suitable for ages 4-12 years.

With an Easter Trail to explore the park and follow clues to find letters on large hidden eggs. Crack the trail word to win a prize (£1 per trail); animal experiences including alpaca and goat walks (advanced booking online only); colouring competition to win a Family Day Pass, pottery painting with Arty Kids, animal petting […]

Encouraging children to learn new skills, develop confidence and have a great time in a safe woodland environment. A typical day will involve fire lighting, outdoor cooking, wood crafting, wild drumming, woodland detective games, shelter building, clay creature crafting and much more. Suitable for ages 6-11 years; further information and to booking online  

Enjoy the latest temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy before the museum opens to the public and get creative with a 1960s themed craft activity. Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable an opportunity to enjoy our activities […]

Under the light of the sun, between the houses and the offices, and the rivers and the factories, Squirrel has buried their favourite acorn collection. It’s easy to remember where; it’s under the third tree from the left. Or was it the right? Oh hang on a minute… A story of new growth and new […]

Investigate the medals, enjoy tank displays, new exhibition, kids’ activities, and more bringing the story of tanks and their crews to life. The Museum houses over 300 tanks, explosive live displays and children’s activities. As part of the display of its extensive medal collection, activities will be based on the stories of the brave tank […]

Show off your artistic skills with Easter-themed art projects - make cards, bonnets, baskets and more in the Galleries. Free drop-in activity included in Museum admission.

Enjoy an Easter trail to hunt for the creative and colourful egg installations throughout the daffodil-filled gardens and answer the simple quiz question at each egg station to complete the fun trail with a chocolate treat at the end (£3.50 in addition to admission). Enjoy creative Easter activities at our crafting station and take part […]

Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo […]

Spend the morning on the Farm feeding the animals, exploring the surroundings and woods, and make a craft to take home. Activities will vary each day, including cooking, crafting, exploring and lots and lots of learning about nature. Snack and refreshments included (please advise of any allergies); dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 5-11 […]

Experience the beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom during March and April, with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the contemporary and historic grounds and gardens. The New American Garden, designed by US landscape architects Oehme, van Sweden, features 40,000 narcissus alone.

An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

Everyday during Museum opening hours, you can take part in free, themed creative activities in the family-friendly creative space on the ground floor.

Fun, interactive typing courses for students 11-14yrs using rich animation and characterisation software. Each course offers easy and interesting lessons to teach pupils to learn to touch type with 10 fingers. Pupils can extend and consolidate their keyboarding expertise with five additional courses to increase speed, accuracy, keypad and punctuation typing skills. Courses Typequick for […]

Dive back through the mists of time to a world when giants ruled the seas; learn all about the wild and wonderful creatures that called our seas home 200 million years ago and discover some fascinating fossils with Dr Mark O’Dell (11am-330pm, 24 March); no booking required. Visitors will be able to explore some of […]

An adventure through wonderland with gymnastics, arts and craft, games and more. Suitable for ages 3-8 years.

Easter themed slime making! All equipment is provided, and you will be given a pot to take your own slime home.

Free drop-in family craft in the Shires, suitable for ages 5+ years.

Make an accordion book with a colourful cover and wooden button to collect your creative ideas. Free drop-in family event; sessions run 10.30am–2.30pm.

Join in with our 1960s themed craft activities inspired by the museum’s temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy. Free drop-in family activity, no need to book.

Exhibition of books, original artwork and artefacts by Ladybird illustrators tracing the interconnected work of the artists from 1940 to 1975. Who were the artists? Are they known for other work? What was the context in which they were illustrating? Who were the models for the pictures and what were the real locations? These are some […]

Week 1: Decorate plant pots for your garden, with other Easter-inspired creations to take home. Week 2: Print, stamp and stencil designs to create a personalised tote bag, alongside other nature and fossil inspired crafts. All sessions run 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-3pm; suitable for ages 3-11 years, must be pre-booked.

The Bowood Easter Bunny has hidden 10 large eggs through the Arboretum. Find the eggs, unscramble the letters and guess the word to win a prize. Normal house and gardens admissions apply, complimentary for Season Ticket Holders.

Discover some of the amazing objects in the handling collection from meteorites to telescopes. A hands-on experience of history and science objects. Sessions run 11-11:45am and 2-2:45pm. Children free with a paying adult, no booking required.

Special guests will be joining the party where you can meet them and even take some photos! Previous guests have included Barbie, Elsa, Olaf, Pikachu, the Grinch, Snow White, Cinderella, Spider-Man, Buzz Light Year and many more! There will be a "rave" takeover playing well known tunes (at a safe volume) as well as balloon drops, […]

Gemima, Greta and the rest of the roost return. Come along and try to sketch them as they skitter around, all art materials provided. Suitable for new or experienced artists both young and old.

Whether you're a complete beginner or ready for the big skills, the workshop will give you a safe space to practice, have fun, and expend some energy! Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Suitable for ages 12+, shows at 230pm and 7pm. Tickets available online

Gemima, Greta and the rest of the roost return. Come along and try to sketch them as they skitter around, all art materials provided. Suitable for new or experienced artists both young and old.

For experienced cricketers aged 11-15 years enabling batters to enhance their striking and increase shot making options, bowlers will groove their stock deliveries and add new variations, and wicket keeper and fielders will take more catches and affect the game with more dynamic movement and stops.