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October 2021
Batheaston Scarecrow Trail 2021
Raising funds for Batheaston Church School, the theme this year is books or characters from a well-known book. Maps vailable from Robbie's Plaice, Batheaston Spar and Batheaston Primary school. Prizes will be awarded for the most correct guesses and for the scarecrow that is voted the best by the community.
Find out more »Witches Brew Halloween Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch find her missing potion ingredients. Once you’ve found them all, she might give you a treat for all your help. Keep your eyes open, the ingredients could be anywhere…
Find out more »Tiny Artists at the Pound
Join resident artist Clare Winnan for this pre-school art session using different materials. Expect lots of cutting and sticking, some smudging and splatting! Each week our mini masterpieces will be inspired by a story. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
Find out more »My Kid Could’ve Done That at The Edge
This project, curated by Will Cooper and his five-year old daughter Astrid, brings together work by 18 international artists made in collaboration with their young children. Expect work that celebrates all the mess, joy and exhaustion that comes with caring for kids.
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Batheaston Scarecrow Trail 2021
Raising funds for Batheaston Church School, the theme this year is books or characters from a well-known book. Maps vailable from Robbie's Plaice, Batheaston Spar and Batheaston Primary school. Prizes will be awarded for the most correct guesses and for the scarecrow that is voted the best by the community.
Find out more »Freshford Church School Open Morning
An opportunity to take a tour of the school, meet Andrew Wishart, Headteacher and hear more about the educational philosophy ethos of the school as well as participating in a Q & A session. If possible, this session will be in a covered outdoor area; face masks are requested. Email the school at office@freshford.bwmat.org to confirm attendance.
Find out more »Autumn Adventure Trail at Bowood House & Gardens
Take part in an autumn-inspired nature trail through the Arboretum, discovering the spectacular Autumn colours following the pumpkin trail. Watch out for scarecrows, spiders and spooky skeletons! Once you have finished the trail and completed your worksheet, hand it into Admissions to collect a tasty treat! Trail included in Day Ticket, normal admissions apply.
Find out more »Witches Brew Halloween Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch find her missing potion ingredients. Once you’ve found them all, she might give you a treat for all your help. Keep your eyes open, the ingredients could be anywhere…
Find out more »Half term Holiday Activities at the REME Museum
A variety of activities for your young engineers. Further details available online.
Find out more »My Kid Could’ve Done That at The Edge
This project, curated by Will Cooper and his five-year old daughter Astrid, brings together work by 18 international artists made in collaboration with their young children. Expect work that celebrates all the mess, joy and exhaustion that comes with caring for kids.
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Trowbridge Lantern Festival Workshops
This year’s theme is ‘The Environment’. Drop-in sessions to create lanterns for the Christmas parade. For more information, please call 01225 774306.
Find out more »Batheaston Scarecrow Trail 2021
Raising funds for Batheaston Church School, the theme this year is books or characters from a well-known book. Maps vailable from Robbie's Plaice, Batheaston Spar and Batheaston Primary school. Prizes will be awarded for the most correct guesses and for the scarecrow that is voted the best by the community.
Find out more »Autumn Adventure Trail at Bowood House & Gardens
Take part in an autumn-inspired nature trail through the Arboretum, discovering the spectacular Autumn colours following the pumpkin trail. Watch out for scarecrows, spiders and spooky skeletons! Once you have finished the trail and completed your worksheet, hand it into Admissions to collect a tasty treat! Trail included in Day Ticket, normal admissions apply.
Find out more »Witches Brew Halloween Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch find her missing potion ingredients. Once you’ve found them all, she might give you a treat for all your help. Keep your eyes open, the ingredients could be anywhere…
Find out more »Autumn Treasure Hunt at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
A fun family Autumn treasure hunt around the Palace with a prize for completed entries!
Find out more »Half term Holiday Activities at the REME Museum
A variety of activities for your young engineers. Further details available online.
Find out more »My Kid Could’ve Done That at The Edge
This project, curated by Will Cooper and his five-year old daughter Astrid, brings together work by 18 international artists made in collaboration with their young children. Expect work that celebrates all the mess, joy and exhaustion that comes with caring for kids.
Find out more »Autumn Stargazing at we the curious
The team of enthusiastic presenters will deliver a unique show to discover constellations of stars, explore mysterious Neptune, and fly to planets beyond our Solar System. Discover the night sky as you'll be able to see from your back garden this Autumn, whether you are amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. Suitable for ages 6+.
Find out more »Trowbridge Lantern Festival Workshops
This year’s theme is ‘The Environment’. Drop-in sessions to create lanterns for the Christmas parade. For more information, please call 01225 774306.
Find out more »Monster Halloween Hunt with Dorothy House Hospice
Join in the fun in either Bath, Chippenham or Trowbridge, whichever town is closest to you. All you have to do is register online for your chosen hunt location and you will receive your digital treasure hunt map via email. The map will show you where to find the Monster Hunting QR codes on posters; scan the code to snag your monster. The QR codes will also unlock fun facts, jokes plus the chance to take a monster selfie with…
Find out more »Batheaston Scarecrow Trail 2021
Raising funds for Batheaston Church School, the theme this year is books or characters from a well-known book. Maps vailable from Robbie's Plaice, Batheaston Spar and Batheaston Primary school. Prizes will be awarded for the most correct guesses and for the scarecrow that is voted the best by the community.
Find out more »Pumpkin Picking at Newton’s Farm
For the budding pumpkinologists there is 25 acres of pumpkins to pick, for the crafty, lots to create, make and take, and for the intrepid journey into the new Halloween Maize Maze. Pumpkins start at £1 and are measured by weight.
Find out more »Autumn Adventure Trail at Bowood House & Gardens
Take part in an autumn-inspired nature trail through the Arboretum, discovering the spectacular Autumn colours following the pumpkin trail. Watch out for scarecrows, spiders and spooky skeletons! Once you have finished the trail and completed your worksheet, hand it into Admissions to collect a tasty treat! Trail included in Day Ticket, normal admissions apply.
Find out more »Photo Club Exhibition at Chippenham Museum
The Photo Club and Chippenham Museum continued online throughout lockdown. This exhibition shows their favourite photographs and showcases their photography journey.
Find out more »Witches Brew Halloween Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch find her missing potion ingredients. Once you’ve found them all, she might give you a treat for all your help. Keep your eyes open, the ingredients could be anywhere…
Find out more »Family Takeover at the Museum of East Asian Art
A special family takeover event to explore the galleries with family activity guides and join a drop-in martial arts origami activity inspired by the special exhibition – Judo: A Cultural History of Martial Art. There will be two sessions (10am-11am and 11am-12pm) with a maximum of 16 per session.
Find out more »Autumn Treasure Hunt at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells
A fun family Autumn treasure hunt around the Palace with a prize for completed entries!
Find out more »Halloween Trail at the Holburne
Explore the Holburne in a new spook-tacular way by uncovering the hidden ghost stories in the museum’s collection and historic building with a Halloween twist. Trails are available to purchase from museum front desk .
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