Past Events

Spooky disco and mouse hunt in the dark. The disco will be held in the education hub and will be setting off on a mouse hunt in the dark armed only with torches! Costumes are a must! The Shires close their doors at 6pm so entry must be before then. Exit from the Shires together as a group at 6:30 via the ASDA entrance.

A historical novel steeped in folklore and ancient ritual as two sisters test a prophecy on the winter solstice. As the winter solstice blankets the Pembrokeshire landscape in an otherworldly glow, sisters Kit and Libby are drawn to a mysterious white tower to test a prophecy they have heard talked about. But when the magic of the tower causes Libby to vanish, they find themselves caught in a mystery that takes them in to the deep past. Libby has been…

With fun, games, gymnastics, dance, rope, ball, hoop, ribbons and more! All abilities welcome from age 5+ years. Pre-booking essential.

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.

Led by Royal High Bath PE & Sport staff and coaches from TeamBath Netball, Bath Cricket Club and Spotters Hockey. Choose from a day of netball, cricket or hockey – or sign up for all three. Ideal for girls who enjoy being physically active, taking part in team sports, and want to learn new skills and experience match play. It is not necessary to have lots of experience in each discipline, just a passion and talent for sport. Girls will…

Offering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Wrap-around care available.

Offering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Wrap-around care available.

Sport-specific camps in trampolining, athletics and multi-sports with qualified coaches providing a fun and progressive environment to learn new skills and attempt new activities for children in Years 1-8. 28 October - multi-sports and trampolining 29 October - athletics and multisports 30 October - trampolining 9am-1pm 31 October - multisports and athletics 1 November - trampolining and multisports

Free entry to Parade Gardens and the door to the Colonnades, Undercroft and vaults under Grand Parade, and the Medieval East Gate on Boat Stall Lane. In addition to opportunities to speak with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Regeneration Team, there will be half-term activities including live pumpkin carving, entertainment from the Natural Theatre Company and a pop-up coffee cart. There will also be sculpture from local artists, a pop-up living maze, winter garden installation, and a digital model…

An opportunity for young netballers in School Years 8-11 to benefit from expert positional training. Holiday camps are open to players of all experience and coaches will split the players into groups according to age and ability, so that everyone plays and learns at the right level and has an enjoyable day. 28 October - holiday camp for school years 6-8 (10am-3pm); 29, 30 & 31 October - masterclasses for school years 8-11

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 objects such as stars, planets, and the Moon and observe the night sky over the ancient stone circle. 2024 is a special year as an…

Quiet session  (30 minutes) of three places for those who would benefit from a calmer, small group (accompanying siblings do not require tickets). Light up the night sky and create your own firework picture, using just glue, scissors and your imagination! Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Spend some time in nature and create your own garden inspired by the grounds at Beckford’s Tower. William Beckford lived at Lansdown Crescent and rode his horse up to his Tower Garden every day. Along the way he saw different aspects of gardens he could enjoy, such as a kitchen garden and a quarry garden. What will your garden design look like?

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+.

Make a Georgian style family portrait in clay relief inspired by the exhibition ‘Being There’. Suitable for ages 5+ years. Sessions run 10-11am and 1-2pm. Free for discovery card holders; children must be accompanied by an adult, booking is essential.

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.

Lego Engineering Workshops: build a vehicle from LEGO that will actually drive! Led by Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited capacity, book in advance; suitable for ages 7+. Assault Course: a miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers, have fun and surprise yourself!

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.

Girls only camps for ages 6-12 years.

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.

An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.

Create a friendly polar bear complete with his letter to Santa. This Christmas decoration can be displayed by wrapping ribbon around his hat to hang him up! Children will learn how to safely cut glass and using a range of techniques, including printing with gold powder. The work will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection a week later.

An adventure through wonderland with gymnastics, arts and craft, games, STEM activities and more. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.