Past Events

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 games; family tours £2.50 per child, with adults going free.

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 Halloween creature trail in the gardens with clues, and sensory boxes to find the secret letters and unlock the trail code with candy treat…

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. There will also be displays with a selection of birds of prey.

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 Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…

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 Grand Tour’s Aston Martin from the “Sand Job” episode and Richard Hammond’s beloved Oliver from Top Gear.

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 might never otherwise see and to inspire everyone to care about the world around us. The collection includes the works of several American photographers, with…

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). Attendees of all four online courses and the practical day will receive the SWWR Certificate in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release and a badge.

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 all ages.

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 artists and their sitters or subject in the act of making the artwork, and to consider what similarities and differences there may be for the…

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 manual.

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 interactive biofacts experience in the Lodge of Legends, gives you the chance to see and touch real animal artefacts, from skulls to skins, and learn…

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 1-145pm.

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 seen! This family show is based on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, and is as colourful as it is silly.

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 of the wool you will be using.

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.