Collection of textile works celebrating African American culture and heritage celebrating the extraordinary work of a group of African American women from a remote river island community in Alabama which embodies a 200-year tradition of making quilts that hold both profound artistic and political significance. With skills and traditions passed down primarily from mother to […]
With information and course presentations, Q+A sessions and campus tours.
An opportunity to wander around the beautiful gardens and menagerie of animals, as well as seeing a selection of Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason’s classic and high performance cars. In addition, there will be a variety of stalls including jewellery, plants, candles and art. All proceeds raised will go to support Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance […]
Search for the friendly faces of Lucius Marcius Memor, palace worker Sulinus and Aquae sulis resident Flavia. Discover Roman life in Bath through their every day experiences.
Find out what it’s like to study Classics and be part of the School community for a morning with Harry Potter-inspired code-cracking and crafts for girls in Years 4-6. Discover some of the real Latin meanings behind names and spells in Harry Potter, before using the Classical Greek alphabet to decipher messages between characters from […]
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.
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 […]
Marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the year, the Museum will explore the ideas, events and people behind the American Revolution and reflect on its lasting legacy. From 14 February, there will be new America 250 displays in the Museum, which are part of a special exhibition and trail […]
Fukuoka, located in the south of Japan, is home to a variety of nationally recognised crafts and agricultural traditions – from ceramics and textiles to tea and incense. From February, we will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display,there will be a series of tea-related talks and events […]
As part of Aardman’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, join Shaun on a new trail to play, explore and discover. Solve the challenges, collect your Conservation Kit, and head to the Wildlife-3000, Wallace & Gromit's latest contraption, to complete the mission. Find Shaun’s friends along the way and discover real wildlife challenges, from spotting animals in drone footage, […]
An exhibition of paintings by Glenn Brown, one of the most celebrated painters to emerge from the generation of Young British Artists. Glenn Brown in Bath: Grottoesque will be on exhibition at No1 Royal Crescent from 22 May. Together, representing a homecoming for Brown, who studied at the Bath School of Art and Design.
Exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards, spaning the reappraisal of the artform in the 1850s through to the 1930s. Bringing together prints by key artists of the movement including Édouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso, among others, the exhibition explores how these artists, primarily known for […]
Major exhibition highlighting how John Piper (1903-92) responded to the landscape and architecture of the south country of Wiltshire and Dorset. Piper made some of his most significant paintings of subjects from this area, including Stourhead, Fonthill and Lacock, and one of his finest early collages is of the neolithic site at Avebury. The exhibition […]
Get active outdoors on a Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Trail sheets available to collect on the day.
Telling the stories of best friends, Creepy and Crawley, two wriggly wigglers laughed at by the cute gang, chased by birds and screamed at by gardeners. In time they discover who they really are and the importance of their role in the garden. With puppets, storytelling and songs as well as a simple workshop to […]
Weekly screenings of family classics and recent favourites, exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
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.
Bringing together objects from the Museum’s collection alongside Hannah Lim’s contemporary sculptural works, some of which have been created in direct response to items within the collection. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that […]
Exhibition celebrating the artist and master printmaker Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (1938-2024), bringing together Ackroyd's etchings from the 1980s onwards, with a focus on how he portrayed natural light with exceptional finesse. From subtle refracted rainbows in early works, to dramatic contrasts, hazy skies and glimmering vistas, his ability to capture the atmosphere of a […]
Commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and what happened in Bath with Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock, and Bath Trades Council. Learn about the untold story of Bath and industrial unrest through displays, talks, and films.
Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well […]
An opportunity to explore a variety of community groups, charities, clubs and volunteering associations including live demonstrations and craft activities, music, wellbeing sessions and family-friendly fun.
Meet Gargadenia, a curious girl who, like Alice, stumbles into a mysterious and surprising world of nature. Like the flowers around her, she wants to take root and find her place. But what does it really take to conquer a strange world? Suitable for ages 5+ years
Stories bright and stories old. As the Earth and Sun dance, we twisted folk witness the wheel of the year turn and the endless sway between light and dark. Join our travelling storytellers as they tell tales of mischievous spirits, dancing snowflakes and epic quests brought to life by scintillating puppets and enchanting music. Suitable […]
Offering a fresh selection of beers from breweries all around the country and showcasing a range of brewers from local West Country favourites.
A comedy-cabaret poetry party led by stage hypnotist-turned-primary school teacher, Ben Dali. Framed as a school day with an unusually entertaining supply teacher, this is a fast-paced poetic journey through elements of the Key Stage2/3 curriculums. Using sharp wordplay, mind-blowing trivia, visual humour and all manner of crazy antics, 'Mr Dali' combines performance poetry, comedy […]
Sessions focused on enjoying cricket to work on batting, bowling and fielding in a safe environment managed led by ECB level 3 coaches association coaches. For experienced players aged 9-13 years who play hard ball cricket for clubs or school teams to expand and develop their match play.
With a huge variety of music events across the city.
Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is a pioneer of the 1990s big beat genre, known for his unique blend of funk, acid house, hip-hop, and rock. Part of the Forest Live 2026 program of events, an evening of live music, connecting with nature in a unique location.
