Events for 2nd November 2024

Meet Santa and enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast in The Herb Garden Restaurant. Children will be given their own festive gift to take home and enjoy. There is also the opportunity to take your photo with Santa after breakfast. Spaces are limited so early booking recommended. Adults go free (maximum of 4 adults/child). Adults are able to […]

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.

Silent disco tours of Midsomer Norton High Street with artist Kevin Campbell Davidson. The 30-minute experience will include a 15-minute tour, followed by interactive family games. The tour is fully accessible and open to all (most suitable for ages 6+); children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited availability, book in advance. This event is […]

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 […]

With stories and multi-sensory fun for children aged 2-5 years. Each session starts with a story before using different materials, sounds and games to make something to take home.

A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome.

A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome.

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+.

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. […]

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 […]

Use creative recycled materials and make a star on a stick decoration to take home. Suitable for ages 4+ years. Included in standard admission or free to Discovery Card holders.

Leap into landscapes and cast a sculptural tile, using plaster of Paris, inspired by landscape paintings at No.1 Crescent and views of Bath. Imagine and create your own endless landscape using an oil pastel print and paint wash technique. Suitable for ages 8-14 years.

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 […]

This course covers assessment and examination, triage and euthanasia, medical treatments, first aid, wound care and bandaging, and a Q&A session. Participants will receive course handouts (emailed after the course), invitation to attend a course practical day (charges apply), and a voucher for £10 off the SWWR Introduction to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation book (2022). […]

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.

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 […]

A hands-on workshop for beginners and those who haven't used their machine for a while to guide you through setting up and how to get the most from your machine, including learning to wind the bobbin and thread your machine, understanding the various functions and stitches and simple problem solving. Bring your own machine and […]

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.

With over 30 craft stalls selling arts, crafts, accessories, gifts, baked goods, preserves as well as music, and a free festive family craft 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 […]

The tale of an unlikely encounter between a polar bear and a penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet...paws...flippers with humour, friendship and fish. Suitable for ages 5+ 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 […]

Join Ruth to learn how to needle felt a pumpkin using fleece from sheep at the Farm. Enjoy an afternoon creating a pumpkin to take home and add to your autumn decorations. Ruth has been involved with shearing the sheep right through to preparing the fleece so will be able to give you the story […]

Supporting two main charities SSAFA (the armed services charity), and the Glasshouse Academy, supporting and encouraging children across the city through sporting activities. Entry by advance ticket only. Gates open at 4:30pm, display at 6pm, food served until 7pm.

With gymnastics, cheerleading, stunts, tumbling and games and pizza! Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

With fireperformer Maisie Finn, live music, sparklers, mulled apple juice and hot dogs. Free entry but donations welcomed which will go to support the running of the farm and projects.

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+.

Family-friendly firework display. No sparklers, glow stick stall, hotdogs, bar, cash only. All proceeds to Combe Down Primary School. Children go free with an adult ticket.  

Join New Works Ballet Theatre based on the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, it is a story of friendship, life under the sea, unexpected love, and even a dancing seahorse!

Alyssa Kyria’s one-woman comedy show about the bonkers world of parenting, with jokes and songs about everything from pregnancy to playdates, WhatsApp groups to school runs, if you’re a parent and you need a laugh, then this show is for you! Created with parents in mind, written and performed by Alyssa herself, who is not […]