Events for 22nd October 2024

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, campfire songs, stick carving, woodland detective games, shelter building, fireside jam doughnuts, sculptures, clay creature crafting and much more. Suitable for ages 6-11 years; further information and to booking online

Supportive, 8 week healthy families course for parents/carers with 0-5 year olds. To book or for more information please contact the Community Wellbeing Hub (must live, go to school or have a GP in BaNES): 0300 247 0050 bathnes.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com

A free 8 week evidence based programme which supports families with children aged 0-5 to give them a great start in life and to develop a healthier lifestyle for the whole family.  It supports physical and emotional wellbeing and covers nutrition, physical activity, portion sizes, screen time, looking after yourself, exploring children’s and parent’s feelings […]

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+.

A celebration of all things autumnal including pumpkin patch Fur, Fangs, and Feathers scavenger hunt (28 Oct–1 Nov) to explore the zoo, hunt for hidden clues whilst learning all about some fascinating animals and native wildlife. Participants will receive a discount pumpkins purchased from the patch and win a family animal adoption of your choice. […]

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 […]

The Unforgettable Behaviour exhibition showcases 39 photographs from previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year collections, displaying some of the most incredible animal behaviour moments ever captured on camera. The photos show an extraordinary range of surprising, and often deeply moving, acts by animals. They have been chosen to allow visitors to connect with animals they […]

Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with silliness, play-acting, games and music. Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to […]

Go through a series of mindfulness invitations, enabling you to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of autumn and soak up the forest atmosphere. We will explore how the forest can be a gift for our mental and physical wellbeing, bringing us back to ourselves. 

For preschool children and their parents or carers. Free for accompanying adults. No adult unaccompanied by a toddler will be admitted. 15, 16 & 17 October: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; 22 October: Room on the Broom; 29 October: Tabby McTat; 5 November: Lili & Lolo and ABC with Kenny G; 12 November: Molang the best of […]

Sculpt your pieces out of clay, and then use the glazes to paint them. They will then be glazed, fired and the magnet or keyring attached. Ticket includes all materials, a drink and firing. Suitable for ages 5-12 years, adult supervision required. All items will be ready for collection within 2-3 weeks. Please bring your […]

A new Son et Lumiere installation marking the first light and sound installation in the Abbey. The stained-glass windows of the Abbey will be brought to life using light projections and musical compositions highlighting the intricate designs and colours that define these masterpieces and echo the colours and stories once painted across the architecture.