Events for 25th October 2024

Free entry to Parade Gardens and the door to the Colonnades, Undercroft and vaults under Grand Parade, and the Medieval East Gate on Boat Stall Lane. In addition to opportunities to speak with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Regeneration Team, there will be half-term activities including live pumpkin carving, entertainment from the Natural Theatre […]

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+.

Join textile artist Jess Way to create playful collages combining fabrics, colourful papers and paints. You’ll be cutting up shapes, painting marks onto different surfaces, and combining them together to make a fun experimental piece to take home. Suitable for ages 7+.

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 […]

An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.

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 […]

An opportunity to enjoy some creative halloween pumpkin carving. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment.

Do you dare enter the spooky walk? Make your way around the halloween-themed walk and keep an eye out for ghosts, bats, spiders, zombies and so much more...

Follow the Myths and Legends trail around the zoo to discover fun animal myths and your animal personality. Tiptoe through the lemur walkthrough and watch out for the spirited lemurs – will they cross your path or swing above your head? Spot real wolves and enjoy fascinating myth-busting talks led by our animal experts. The […]

Explore the trail through the grounds picking up clues as you go to claim a prize.

A simple and fun half term craft activity to paint a pumpkin. Tickets includes the pumpkin and all materials you will need to create your masterpiece. Soft play sessions available before or after. 

A special Halloween edition of Crafty Kits sessions to make some spooky crafts! Aimed at children aged 2-10 years for most abilities/ages/attention spans. Ticket includes at least one guided craft activity, with all of the materials and equipment provided, small themed snack for each child (please inform any allergies when you book) and themed storytime.

Celebrating all things light and joyful to mark Diwali, the festival takes place throughout the museum and gardens, inspired by Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s neon installations with an array of colourful creative workshops, film, pop-up food stalls, performance and a finale of fire dancing! Free admission to the collection galleries and reduced admission to Uncanny […]

Choose from a list of Halloween-inspired pottery items (cats, pumpkins, skulls) and let your creative side run wild! There will be treats (not tricks) for those who come in fancy dress, monster mash music and a scary snack box to enjoy (all dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for, please just let us know […]

Learn how to make your own beautiful garland with inspiration from the bold and beautiful colours in Chila Kumari Singh Burman's neon art. In addition, there will be a range of entertainment and activities throughout the evening. Suitable for ages 5 years.

An intense multi-sensory horror event suitable for ages 15+. Navigate the house in darkness encountering the horrors of ‘Purgatory’, featuring live actors, special effects and disturbing aromascapes. Brave the dark underbelly of the House in the X-treme basement walkthrough experience and steady your nerves in the Bloody Mary’s Bar serving horrifyingly good cocktails and drinks.

An accessible 3km suitable for all ages and abilities. The run consists of two laps of the tarmacked cycle track with colourful lights marking the way. Children and families can choose to walk or run; the route also suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and buggies. In addition, there will be a group warm up along with […]

With five scare mazes, fire show, funfair rides, street entertainment, and a theatrical scare experience known as The Exorcism. Suitable for ages 16+.

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.