Events for 15th June 2024

Encouraging children and young people to get creative and choose their own challenge or plan a bake sale, sponsored challenge or sporting event, pet portrait sale, crafts sale, no treat week or geocaching. The aim is for each individual or team to raise £150 but any amount, large or small will help to make a […]

Returning for 2024 with over 500 classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, as well as some of the latest models from local car showrooms and a range of the very latest ‘supercars’, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and Mercedes. There will also be live music across two stages, local food and drink, children's activities, arena parades, […]

Quiet morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit. All sounds and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

Saturday morning football training sessions for girls and boys in school years 2 and 3 including beat the player moves, aerial control practices, 1v1's 2v2's and 3v3’s, weak foot practice and much more in a fun learning environment. Sessions provide organised and safe football whilst promoting good behaviour, teamwork and effort run by a team […]

Explore the histories of Georgian fancy dress and the legacies of it today in this free pop-up exhibition including historic costume, recreated historical dress, and multi-sensory elements, dressing up from the dress-up box, and share your opinions with us on what fancy dress means to you. Exhibition created in collaboration with historical dress makers, experts […]

Free exhibition featuring a selection of the 150,000 artefacts, specimens and books donated and cared for in our the collections of the Institute. Highlighting key people and events in the Institution’s history to demonstrate how it survived through two centuries. Some items are on show for the first time and will explore the circumstances in […]

Bath’s most chilled out Summer venue is back with a unique Caribbean beach bar located right in the centre of Bath with shaded Cabanas, picnic benches, table tennis, boules, bean bag toss, cocktails and plenty of food options.

Free admission for families during half-term (26 October – 3 November) and a ‘Fantastical Tails’ gallery trail inspired by the wonderful creatures and animals in Chila Burman and Paula Rego’s work; suitable for ages 6yrs+.

Two days of events aiming to increase the engagement of the local community with Queer arts and culture through talks, creative workshops, films, cabaret, and silent discos. There will also be a special museum trail by Holburne Future Collective and the exhibitions featuring Henry Moore in Miniature and Mr Doodle: Museum Mayhem. Friday 14 June: […]

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 […]

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

For further details, please contact Dave Stockley, davecarlstockley@gmail.com

Join in with seasonal field tasks to be productive, educational, engaging and sociable and have fun whilst learning where our food comes from in a beautiful setting, overlooking Chew Valley Lake. Adults and (supervised) children are welcome.

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

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

The first ever UK museum exhibition of internationally renowned artist and internet sensation, Mr Doodle. Primarily characterised by black ink on a white background, his graphic style conjures up a world of quirky creatures and anthropomorphic forms, using ink pens and spray paint to weave together what he describes as “graffiti spaghetti”. The selection of  […]

Decorate your own pizza and have it cooked by the trained chef in an Ooni pizza oven.

A group of young people from Hartcliffe have been working with artists Oshii and Jono Gilmurray to create a sound and visual art installation for the aviary. The group explored the history of the building and the bird life that would have inhabited it, the significance of birds to the wider history and how the […]

Take your poorly teddies for treatment, plaster for a broken arm, prepping for surgery, or even a dental checkup. In conjunction with the NHS Foundation Trust, this series of workshops will offer a glimpse into hospital life, creating positive memories associated with typical hospital activities. The various stations also place children inside an ambulance with […]

Featuring around 100 posters, this blockbuster show brings bohemian Montmartre to Bath with bright colours and bold lines, Toulouse-Lautrec's striking artwork captured the essence of turn-of-the-century Parisian nightlife. Pieces include his first poster of the Moulin Rouge and the cancan dancers of La Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine, alongside works by other celebrated artists of the […]

Learn how to massage your baby safely whilst learning about the numerous benefits of this ancient practice; including techniques to relieve wind, constipation, teething pains, and also aid better sleep in this dedicated 75 minute class. We provide an organic massage oil for you to keep, a take home booklet with all the massage instructions, […]

Find out what life was like for the people who worked behind the scenes from the servants of the eighteenth century to the housekeeper and gardener in the 1950s. There will be information available in each room with details of servants' lives throughout the years, an opportunity to dress up in an apron and try […]

A day of celebration and entertainment filled with family-friendly activities, circus, face painting, live music, roller disco at the Civic, interactive theatre performances: "The Dragon Wagon" by Jelly Fish Theatre, Familia De La Noche presents "Frogs in Bogs," and "Bin Rat," by The Last Baguette. There will also be a community stage showcasing local talent, […]

As part of the Trowbridge Midsummer Festival, get ready to groove and glide in a fun roller disco. Staff will be on hand to offer tips and assistance, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun whatever their level. Sessions run 1–2pm and 2:30-3:30pm (young children and families); 4-5:30pm (all ages); 8–10pm (over 18’s).

An opportunity for an exclusive dance lesson and Georgian card games session with specialist instructors, Hillary Burlock and James Harriman-Smith who will teach you some key dance steps. You will also learn some of the Georgian’s favourite card games making sure you're ready to attend the Fancy Ball. Limited tickets available which include admittance to […]

Don your fanciest outfit, bring your friends and have a fun evening of two halves. Have a go at dancing and playing cards like the Georgians, embellish your outfit at the accessories wardrobe or try make-up styles from the time. Guests will be able to take some time out from the ball to explore the […]

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon telling the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.

An opportunity to see three stand-up acts along with a compere - from familiar faces to rising stars, different performers every week. In addition, tickets include club night entry to The Big Disco after the show.