Events for 30th October 2024

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 […]

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 […]

Make a Georgian style family portrait in clay relief inspired by the exhibition ‘Being There’. Suitable for ages 5+ years. Sessions run 10-11am and 1-2pm. Free for discovery card holders; children must be accompanied by an adult, booking is essential.

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. […]

Mouth-watering tasters and fabulous makers will kick off the festive season in style followed by a Lifeworks takeover with homemade gifts and foods and Courage Choir to add to the Christmas cheer.

Lego Engineering Workshops: build a vehicle from LEGO that will actually drive! Led by Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited capacity, book in advance; suitable for ages 7+. Assault Course: a miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers, have fun and surprise yourself!

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 […]

Girls only camps for ages 6-12 years.

Showcasing a variety of British Airways cabin crew and flight crew uniforms, from 1940s to modern-day designs. Among the highlights will be some of the most outlandish pieces in history, including the BOAC paper dress designed for flights to the Caribbean and the entirely tartan uniform once used by Caledonian Airways. The exhibition will explore […]

Football camps run for girls and boys in school years 1-7 with competitions, matches and medals providing organised and safe football whilst promoting good behaviour, teamwork and effort run by a team of enthusiastic and experienced coaches.

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 […]

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).

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 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 […]

Get up close and hands-on with real live animals at a workshop hosted by ZooLab UK.  Meet snakes, giant snails, tarantulas and more in an interactive show. Learn about the creatures, their behaviour, fun facts about them and the opportunity to hold them. Ticket includes one accompanying adult or carer. Sessions run 11-1145am, 12-1245pm and […]

Create a mini matchbox portrait with a bit of bling, taking inspiration from the exhibition ’Being There’. Suitable for ages 5+ years. Sessions run 1115am-1215pm and 215-315pm. Free for discovery card holders; children must be accompanied by an adult, booking is essential.

A free group for teens aged 13-18 years living in BANES offering a variety of activities to help young people relax and connect with nature. Activities include creative expression, mindful exercises, and gardening in a supportive environment to provide and opportunity to take a break from daily studies and stresses, engage with peers, and boost […]

Listen to some Christmas stories in the snug, followed by tasty treats in The Barn. Each ticket includes one child and one accompanying adult (extra adults will need a second ticket). Food and drink will be served after the stories, at a table in The Barn.  If you would like any additional people to join […]

Graffiti art making and claymation film making workshops suitable for all levels of experience. Each workshop group has three sessions where with the support of an artist we will look at the questions and create some art work to reflect your thoughts and opinions. A friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere suitable for ages 14-18 years.

A place of myths, rumours and secrets, The Hotel looms over the dark Fens, tall and grey in its Gothic splendour. Built on cursed land, a history of violent death suffuses its very foundations –yet it has a magnetism that is impossible to ignore. On entering The Hotel, different people react in different ways. To […]