Events for 28th October 2024

There will be clues, facts and activities about our favourite upside-down friends to tie in with the half-term holiday and halloween. Solve the clues and collect your prize at the end.

Led by Royal High Bath PE & Sport staff and coaches from TeamBath Netball, Bath Cricket Club and Spotters Hockey. Choose from a day of netball, cricket or hockey – or sign up for all three. Ideal for girls who enjoy being physically active, taking part in team sports, and want to learn new skills […]

Offering 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 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Wrap-around care available.

Sport-specific camps in trampolining, athletics and multi-sports with qualified coaches providing a fun and progressive environment to learn new skills and attempt new activities for children in Years 1-8. 28 October - multi-sports and trampolining 29 October - athletics and multisports 30 October - trampolining 9am-1pm 31 October - multisports and athletics 1 November - […]

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 […]

Stonehenge is famous for its alignments with the sun, but did you know that the ancient monument may have also been carefully designed to align with the movements of the Moon? Visit the pop-up planetarium and embark on a journey through the solar system with an expert astronomer. In addition, learn how to identify celestial […]

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+.

Did you know the Museum of Bath Architecture is housed in one of the only Gothic Revival buildings in Bath? Make your own stained-glass window decoration from recycled materials and explore this dramatic architecture style. Drop-in activity, free with museum entry.

Take on the apple trail and children's games in The Orchard. Tik off all the items on the trail and you will get a prize to take home. In addition, learn more about Avebury's stone circles and henge by joining a family tour (Wednesdays and Sundays). Normal garden admission applies for the apple trail and […]

Experience a classic American halloween atmosphere and exciting outdoor and indoor trails, with fun activities every day including a reading corner, colouring, crafts or puzzles and seasonal treats at the Deli. In addition, on 31 October there will be trick or treating, dog and children's costume competitions and parades in the gardens. There will be […]

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. […]

Follow a spider trail around the gardens with clues and facts about our favourite eight-legged friends, just in time for Halloween. Complete the trail and get a prize at the end; free with standard admission.

Explore the Museum, answering questions and completing fun tasks along the way; included with standard admission. Adults can test their trivia skills exploring our incredible exhibitions, diving deep into the fascinating world of motoring and cinema in the new History, Hollywood and Horsepower trail. In addition, visit the DriveTribe Exhibition, showcasing TV-famous cars like The […]

An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.

An opportunity for young netballers in School Years 8-11 to benefit from expert positional training. Holiday camps are open to players of all experience and coaches will split the players into groups according to age and ability, so that everyone plays and learns at the right level and has an enjoyable day. 28 October - […]

An adventure through wonderland with gymnastics, arts and craft, games, STEM activities and more. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.

Loki the Owl and his feathered friends, Billy and Midnight, will take over the museum’s Concorde Hangar Studio during their visit. Seoaring from post to post, Loki will help teach guests more about how owls fly, and they will also have the chance to take a photograph with him.

Explore the mini pumpkin patch in the paddock with pumpkin carving, crafts and games, and bouncy castle (activities are pay as you go so you).

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...

With workshop style sessions to make your own ghost ornament using cloth or a spider in a web using pipe cleaners and other freestyle such as origami pumpkins and turnips, make your own 3D haunted paper house, try trick or treat hula and of course spooky themed colouring in. Activities are free and suitable for […]

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.

Turn seashells into Corsham’s resident birds in a fun and colourful arts and crafts workshop. Suitable for ages 7+.

A week of exploration, experimentation and exercises focussing specifically on the art of writing and the complexities of storytelling. Participants will be led by a professional, award winning, writer/director, in a week that will challenge them to develop their ideas and creative vision and hone key skills including constructing structure, plot and narrative,, creating and […]

A folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups exploring the magic of nature combining gentle classical singing and sensory play. Celebrate the gift of nature and help to conjure a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil in this magical musical adventure. Suitable for 0-2 years. Performances at 11am, 1230pm and 230pm.

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. 

Workshop combining practical self-defence skills with a focus on movement, breath work, relaxation, and posture. This holistic approach enhances self-awareness and equips you to cope effectively in various situations. Learn essential skills to boost your safety and confidence in a friendly and fun environment and learn self-defence techniques, meet other girls and build confidence and […]

Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech-Jewish girl embarks on a mighty adventure. Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; from bon bons in Germany to the smell of the sea in Margate, she discovers how tiny acts of kindness can change the course of a person’s life. A joyful, moving […]

Enhance striking and increase shot making options, groove stock deliveries and add new variations and learn to take more catches and affect the game with more dynamic movement and stops. Suitable for players aged 8-15 years.  

Cook-a-long style, 5 week course supporting parents with babies who are about to start weaning or have already started. Get tips for recipes suitable for varying ages from 6 months onwards.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a cool show all about Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mysterious spooky tales! Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Poe where the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed. No two performances will ever be the same! A full-blooded gothic melodrama is brought to life by Jonathan Goodwin […]

Embroidery fun with Little Loop Embroidery, suitable for all abilities. Turn your child's precious drawings into a hand-sewn hoop to hang on the tree for many years to come! Once booked, you will be sent a paper template for to print and give to your little one to decorate with a design of their choice. […]