Events for 5th 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 […]

Run by Discover Sports Camps an energetic three-day residential camp blending sports training, team building and unforgettable experiences for children in Years 3-9 (residential option for Years 5-9 only). Sports available are netball, football, rugby, hockey, cricket and tennis of all sporting abilities and from all schools. For more information, email info@discoveractivitycamps.co.uk . Booking available […]

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 […]

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.  

An opportunity to learn about birds of prey and conservation as well as flying an owl, build a birds next, meet a bird of pre and learn about their natural meadow habitat. Suitable for ages 6-11 years.

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 […]

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of how plucky caveman Dug, along with sidekick Hognob unites his tribe against the mighty Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their own game. Before and after the screening, there will be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. Standard admission charges apply in addition to trail price.

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.

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 […]

Paint a pebble inspired by your favourite fluffy friend. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 5+ years; free activity but must be booked in advance.

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.

Aa family-focused exhibition, showcasing over 60 dragon-themed objects from the Museum’s collection. Explore the stories and symbolism of dragons across China, Japan, and Korea through our family-friendly activities. Design your own dragon to hang in the ‘Dragon Gallery’; write your own dragon myth; and learn more about their history through the Fun Facts Trail and […]

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

With coaching from members of the First Class, List A, State and Grade A cricket teams as well as guest coaches from the current 1st XI at Bath CC to give insights and advice on how to play the modern game. Places are limited to ten for each group to ensure players receive attention throughout; […]

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