Events for 1st November 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.

For parents and their children to see the school facilities, meet the staff and students, and to experience the school in action on a typical day.

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 […]

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 […]

If you have ever wondered how rainbows are made, or why straws look bendy in a glass of water, this free drop-in session will provide demonstrations and experiments exploring the world of light and colour. Free with museum entry.

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+.

Lego, Lego everywhere! What will you build? Let your imagination run wild in this drop in family session.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn how to design and, using paint pens, decorate a vinyl record to take home with Nick, a self-employed graffiti artist. Suitable for 11-16 year olds; space limited so parents/guardians will not be able to stay.

On a cold winter’s day, Alice steps through her living room mirror and discovers the curious looking glass land. It’s a topsy-turvy world of bossy chess pieces, talking flowers and even a woman made of egg! Join Alice, who is challenged by the formidable Red Queen to walk across the strangest chess game you’ve ever […]

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.  

Delicious wood fired pizzas, drinks and live music in the comfort of the beautiful barn on the first Friday of each month. Booking is highly recommended.

As well as a giant bonfire, and spectacular firework display, there will be a funfair, entertainment, face painting and food and drink.

Listen to a talk about the night sky and admire the stars with a warm cup of hot chocolate. Children will also be able to have a go at making a glowing lantern. Suitable for ages 7+ years.

On a cold winter’s day, Alice steps through her living room mirror and discovers the curious looking glass land. It’s a topsy-turvy world of bossy chess pieces, talking flowers and even a woman made of egg! Join Alice, who is challenged by the formidable Red Queen to walk across the strangest chess game you’ve ever […]

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

With a big bonfire, firework display, hog roast, burgers, hot dogs (vegetarian/vegan options available), drinks, and free parking (in Lansdown Park & Ride). Gates open at 6:45pm, display starts at 8pm.