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The cherry orchard is Madame Ranevsky’s favourite place and tonight she’s saying goodbye to it one last time before moving house. Under the light of the silvery moon, she plays with her nocturnal friends before Midnight Mole bursts from his mound to join her. With a fascination for found objects, Mole leads her on an adventure of rediscovery, above and below ground, which allows her to see her orchard afresh and embark on her new journey. A heart-warming, moon-dancing adventure…

Father Christmas is making a special stop at the museum to this year to hear the ’12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas’ tour and read a Christmas story to the children and of course give them a gift too. The children will be greeted by Christmas helpers and led in to the Servants Hall where Father Christmas will read them a story. They will have a chance to talk to him, have a photo with him and there is a…

A family of country mice come to visit Bath each Christmas, and this year they’ve chosen to stay at No1 Royal Crescent again! Can you find their hiding places as you make your way around the Museum? Free with Museum entry (children enter for free with a paying adult); suitable for ages 5+.

Visit the house at Christmas, see the rooms dressed for the festive season and enjoy the traditions and celebrations of a Georgian Christmas told through stories and poems throughout the house as part of the immersive experience.

Discover famous buildings, cityscapes and vehicles, along with models inspired by movies, history, NASA, iconic people and much more. There will also be build stations, a LEGO graffiti wall and activities to download. The exhibition will launch with a Big Build event, when visitors can work alongside Warren, the creator, to make a giant model of the Hollywood Sign.

An opportunity to see a new selection of ceramics from Dame Lucie Rie (1902–1995), one of the most celebrated potters of the 20th Century in her experiments with materials, technique, form, surfaces and colour. Exhibition supported by the AKO Foundation. Everyday during Museum opening hours, you can take part in free, themed creative activities in the family-friendly creative space on the ground floor.

The first major exhibition to place Gwen John (1876-1939) in relation to the art worlds of two cities in which she chose to live and work – London and Paris. By looking beyond John’s work in isolation, or only in relation to her brother, Augustus, audiences will be able to enjoy and understand her art in conversation with her international contemporaries including Édouard Vuillard, Auguste Rodin, and poets Rainer Maria Rilke and Arthur Symons. The exhibition will also present new…

A new Georgian dressing room (or “Georgrobe”) has been created in the Gallery space, providing an opportunity to fulfil your Bridgerton dreams by dressing up in Regency-style costumes and accessories (children and adults) and posing against the newly-created bespoke pop-art style mural of the city of Bath. This quirky, colourful and detailed mural presents a unique vision of Bath in a stylistic blend of “old and new” that reflects the architectural development of the city itself over time.

A comprehensive picture of Biffin with a discussion of her work within the context of her life and times, including portraits, still lifes and ephemera relating to her career. Sarah Biffin (or Biffen), (1784—1850), also known by her married name Mrs. Wright, was an artist working in the first half of the nineteenth century. This exhibition will be the first major museum exhibition to examine her life and work. Biffin was born with the condition “phocomelia”, described on her baptism…

Discover a magical Christmas experience inside the Conversation Workshop; create your own aerospace-themed festive decoration and deliver your Christmas wish list to the North Pole via an imaginary flight inside a real Bristol Freighter. Workshop included with standard museum admission.

A variety of Christmas activities every day as well as half-price entry for children . A Winter’s Trail: Footprints in the Snow track down the snowy footprints around the Zoo. Identify all the animal footprints for your chance to win a Reindeer Encounter for up to two adults and two children. Explore the undercover Christmas Tree walk-through, showcasing beautifully wonky Christmas trees! Capture a seasonal family photo in Christmas themed photo opportunities, and play festive instruments. Trees are also available…

The perfect place to practice your skating and show off your moves! With wintery music, a cosy bar and seasonal drinks, be transported in to a winter wonderland.

Grab your tinsel and rock around the Christmas Tree with Steph, Craig and Ollie the Octopus. With comedy, bubbles, fun characters, and puppets, you won’t want to miss this fun-packed family gig. Suitable for ages 0-6 years.

With scenes from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Cinderella, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, Winnie the Pooh and many more in the form of giant illuminated lanterns around the 30 acres of the grounds as well as the UK’s biggest singing Christmas tree, Santa train, safari drive-through and festive tours of the house.

Winter wonderland where the landscape and trees will be filled with sparkling lights, festive sounds, and installations. There will also be a Christmas village with food and drink stalls and traditional fairground rides. Relaxed sessions on 25 November and 2 December, 4-5pm when the trail will be adapted to suit those with additional needs. Strong flashing lights, loud sound effects and smoke effects will be temporarily deactivated. No dogs (other than assistance dogs).

Enjoy a magical experience, receive a gift and meet Father Christmas in an interactive experience with professional actors. Help the elves wake Father Christmas and hear a story of how they plan to make this year the best Christmas ever. Then have your photo taken with Father Christmas and his magical musical elf Sprinkles. Children and adults both receive a gift. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.

A fun retelling of the classic Dickensian story suitable for ages 4+ with all of the usual characters and lots of audience participation and is fast paced and funny. It has been especially written to appeal to families and children.

Join some community carol singing and enjoy festive refreshments and stalls.

All children, except one, grow up, but some grow up faster than others. In the faded kitchen of a once-grand town-house, Wendy is growing up fast, perhaps a little too fast. Between her homework and caring for her family, Wendy dreams of one last childhood adventure. In fly Peter and his friend Tink, a mischievous pair who can’t or won’t grow up. When they steal Wendy away to The Neverland, the stage is set for a thrilling battle against time, against…

A fun retelling of the classic Dickensian story suitable for ages 4+ with all of the usual characters and lots of audience participation and is fast paced and funny. It has been especially written to appeal to families and children.

With an all-star cast including David Suchet, Faye Tozer, Ceri Dupree ad Andy Ford, amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, go on a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before!

A beautiful Princess pricks her finger on a spindle wheel that has been cursed by the evil Carabosse at her 18th Birthday party. Can the Good Fairy’s magical spell break the curse? The Princess can only be awoken by true love’s kiss. Will she find her true love and live happily ever after? Performances at 2pm and 7pm or 1pm and 5pm.

A large variety of local artisan stalls hosting to local produce and gifts as well as mulled wine, refreshments and minced pies.    

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 purchase breakfast on the day as well.

Entry includes the North Pole Christmas Grotto, meet the magical Polar Bears, a special Arctic fur animal toy from Santa along with other treats, entry to the animal park to meet some of the animals in the animal petting area, and festive photo opportunities. A separate entry ticket is required for adults and children not entering the Grotto.

The cherry orchard is Madame Ranevsky’s favourite place and tonight she’s saying goodbye to it one last time before moving house. Under the light of the silvery moon, she plays with her nocturnal friends before Midnight Mole bursts from his mound to join her. With a fascination for found objects, Mole leads her on an adventure of rediscovery, above and below ground, which allows her to see her orchard afresh and embark on her new journey. A heart-warming, moon-dancing adventure…

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…