Events for 30th 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.

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

Quiet session  (30 minutes) of three places for those who would benefit from a calmer, small group (accompanying siblings do not require tickets). Light up the night sky and create your own firework picture, using just glue, scissors and your imagination! Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Spend some time in nature and create your own garden inspired by the grounds at Beckford’s Tower. William Beckford lived at Lansdown Crescent and rode his horse up to his Tower Garden every day. Along the way he saw different aspects of gardens he could enjoy, such as a kitchen garden and a quarry garden. […]

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+.

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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.

Girls only camps for ages 6-12 years.

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.

Create a friendly polar bear complete with his letter to Santa. This Christmas decoration can be displayed by wrapping ribbon around his hat to hang him up! Children will learn how to safely cut glass and using a range of techniques, including printing with gold powder. The work will be fired in a kiln and […]

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

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).

A sewing workshop to teach the basics of machine sewing, build confidence and skills along with learning essential troubleshooting techniques, as well as learning all aspects of the sewing machine including threading and setting up, different stitches, applique, and making and joining pieces of a simple pattern, and make a drawstring backpack with an outside […]

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...

See the resident falcons, hawks and owls and enjoy a flying display (11am and 2:30pm), see three different species in the sky with commentary from one of the team. Tickets are valid for the whole day, to allow you to come and go as many times as you like.

The Beaufort Model Flying Club, a branch of the British Model Flying Association, will showcase an impressive array of model aircraft, from helicopters to the iconic Concorde.

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 […]

Featuring four Thomas Gainsborough portraits and 18 contemporary artists, the first in a new programme of contemporary art exhibitions. The paintings will be presented as key components of a group exhibition of portraiture featuring 18 contemporary British artists selected by guest curator Ingrid Swenson MBE. The exhibition is intended for reflection on the experience of […]

Arts and crafts activities for ages 3-11 years. Sessions run 1030am-12 and 130-3pm. Pre-booking essential, spaces limited to 12.

Halloween-themed session to create fun mini-monster finger puppets suitable for children aged 5+ years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

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 […]

Light up the night sky and create your own firework picture, using just glue, scissors and your imagination! Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Take part in The Big Draw festival 2024 and get crafty using washi tape and colouring to make a funky abstract art piece. Free, drop-in activity.

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.

With games, dancing, fancy dress competition, snacks and much more! Suitable for ages 11 and under; children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

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.  

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 […]

With fun, games, gymnastics, dance, rope, ball, hoop, ribbons and more! All abilities welcome from age 5+ years. Pre-booking essential.

Improve self-expression and motivation to help mental health and wellbeing while capturing great images and learning new skills. Sessions run 4-4:45pm (ages 8-10 years) and 4:45-5:30pm (ages 11-17 years).

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.

With disco, games, hot dogs and more! Suitable for ages 5-11 years; fancy dress optional but encouraged.

Celebrate halloween in and amongst real hawks and owls starting with a sunset flying display over the pumpkin scattered meadow then go on the Creepy Crawlie trail to win a trick or treat prize, as well as the 6pm pumpkin Halloween hunt, and Owl–o–ween craft! You will also learn about wildlife, conservation and the importance […]

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.