Events for 7th September 2024

Offering a variety of walks for all abilities.

All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, balloon modelling and face painting all included within the ticket price. Wheelchairs users requiring tickets, please call the Booking Office on 0117 932 5538.

With stories and multi-sensory fun for children aged 2-5 years. Each session starts with a story before using different materials, sounds and games to make something to take home.

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 […]

A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome.

A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome.

Species-specific course focusing on badgers for those who have completed Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Courses and/or have some good foundation knowledge of the rehabilitation of badgers. The course will include discussion of the ecology and biology of badgers relevant to their assessment and triage for treatment, rehabilitation and release, care of badgers whilst in captivity, […]

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 […]

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.

Imagine an ocean liner soaring through the sky—a plane equipped with an on-board cinema, a cocktail bar, and a luxurious lounge, offering passengers the ultimate journey from London to New York. This was the ambitious vision behind the Bristol Brabazon when it took to the skies for the first time 75 years ago. An opportunity […]

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.

Be inspired by the beautiful buildings of Bath, and create a layered paint and collage artwork exploring the geometry and forms of Bath architecture. Led by artist Taryn Thomas, explore the history behind the city’s design and introduce collage, painting and observational skills in a relaxed and creative environment. Suitable for ages 8-14.

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 […]

A hands-on workshop for beginners and those who haven't used their machine for a while to guide you through setting up and how to get the most from your machine, including learning to wind the bobbin and thread your machine, understanding the various functions and stitches and simple problem solving. Bring your own machine and […]

With live music, DJ's, tug-of-war, welly wanging, all-day entertainment, car boot sale, artisan stalls, food and drink, bar and much more!

An opportunity to see the farm in action with demonstrations from young people, meet the team, meet the animals and explore the environment that operates the farming, family and therapy programme. With farm tours, children's activities, talks, food and drink available (cash preferred). No dogs allowed. Free event but please register in advance.

With board games, baby rhyme time, lego club, and toddler rhyme time sessions, as well as other fun games and activities throughout the summer. Booking essential for all special events. Please call 01225 702039 or email libraryenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk to secure your space. Children must be accompanied by an adult (children 8 and under must never be […]

With demonstrations, music, prizes, pizza, hot dogs (including vegan options), ice cream and more. Mighty Girls will also be able to offer advice, and maintenance tips, and merchandise available from SkateBoA. Skateboards, scooters and BMXs – all are welcome! The first hour is aimed at those who are new to skating and an opportunity to […]

An afternoon of music, food and drink.

Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live In Concert and will see the film presented on a huge HD screen, accompanied by a range of musicians and instrumentalists performing music from the film’s score and soundtrack live to picture. This will include a full orchestra, a scratch DJ on turntables, percussion and electronic instruments. Under 16s must […]

Educational and entertaining talks covering a variety of subject themes. Full details and tickets available online.