Past Events

Explore the trail through the grounds picking up clues as you go to claim a prize.

Turn seashells into Corsham’s resident birds in a fun and colourful arts and crafts workshop. Suitable for ages 7+.

A week of exploration, experimentation and exercises focussing specifically on the art of writing and the complexities of storytelling. Participants will be led by a professional, award winning, writer/director, in a week that will challenge them to develop their ideas and creative vision and hone key skills including constructing structure, plot and narrative,, creating and developing a character, finding your voice as a writer, creating dramatic action and writing affective dialogue. Suitable for ages 12-18 years.

A folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups exploring the magic of nature combining gentle classical singing and sensory play. Celebrate the gift of nature and help to conjure a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil in this magical musical adventure. Suitable for 0-2 years. Performances at 11am, 1230pm and 230pm.

A simple and fun half term craft activity to paint a pumpkin. Tickets includes the pumpkin and all materials you will need to create your masterpiece. Soft play sessions available before or after. 

Workshop combining practical self-defence skills with a focus on movement, breath work, relaxation, and posture. This holistic approach enhances self-awareness and equips you to cope effectively in various situations. Learn essential skills to boost your safety and confidence in a friendly and fun environment and learn self-defence techniques, meet other girls and build confidence and empowerment. Places limited to 16 for all girls from Years 7-10.  

Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech-Jewish girl embarks on a mighty adventure. Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; from bon bons in Germany to the smell of the sea in Margate, she discovers how tiny acts of kindness can change the course of a person’s life. A joyful, moving and poignant production featuring table top puppetry and cinematic shadow play, as Babi tries to assemble the parts of her broken identity, to find peace…

Enhance striking and increase shot making options, groove stock deliveries and add new variations and learn to take more catches and affect the game with more dynamic movement and stops. Suitable for players aged 8-15 years.  

Cook-a-long style, 5 week course supporting parents with babies who are about to start weaning or have already started. Get tips for recipes suitable for varying ages from 6 months onwards.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a cool show all about Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mysterious spooky tales! Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Poe where the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed. No two performances will ever be the same! A full-blooded gothic melodrama is brought to life by Jonathan Goodwin and directed by Gary Archer suitable for ages 14+ years.

Embroidery fun with Little Loop Embroidery, suitable for all abilities. Turn your child's precious drawings into a hand-sewn hoop to hang on the tree for many years to come! Once booked, you will be sent a paper template for to print and give to your little one to decorate with a design of their choice. All materials provided, as well as refreshments available for purchase. Space is limited tickets so early booking recommended.

A monthly showcase of the finest up-and-coming UK comedy talent hosted by Jeremy Flynn, and featurinf a circuit headliner cand four rising stand-up. The newly refurbished Electric Bar has a smaller, limited capacity of 60 seats, early booking is recommended. Suitable for over 18s only.

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

An opportunity to enjoy some spooky fun craft activities in a relaxed and quieter way before the museum is open to the public (activities will be the same on both days). Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who would find the busy nature of the drop-in sessions uncomfortable.

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…

Supportive, 8 week healthy families course for parents/carers with 0-5 year olds. To book or for more information please contact the Community Wellbeing Hub (must live, go to school or have a GP in BaNES): 0300 247 0050 bathnes.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com

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…

A free 8 week evidence based programme which supports families with children aged 0-5 to give them a great start in life and to develop a healthier lifestyle for the whole family.  It supports physical and emotional wellbeing and covers nutrition, physical activity, portion sizes, screen time, looking after yourself, exploring children’s and parent’s feelings and managing challenging behaviour. This is a relaxed and informal course which gives parents the opportunity to share experiences and ideas with other parents.  Each…

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+.

Turn junk into Halloween houses with a twist, all materials provided. All ages welcome, under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.