Weekly creative activities in the paddock. 30 July: origami flowers; 6 August: miniature gardens; 13 August: stained glass flowers and butterflies; 20 August: creative play. Suitable for ages 5-12 years; limited places, pre-booking essential.
Tag: Beckford’s Tower
Big Top fun heads to Beckford’s Tower in Bath this summer
Families across the Bath region are being invited to step right up for a day of colour, creativity and circus magic as the Paddock Circus Festival returns to Beckford’s Tower this summer. Taking place on Sunday 19 July 2026 from 11am to 6pm, the festival promises a packed programme of performances, workshops and outdoor entertainment...
Paddock Circus Festival at Beckford’s Tower
Circus fun with Circus Pazaz featuring everything from aerial acrobatics to playful audience participation, Darryl Carrington’s non-verbal comedy experience where surprise, skill, and gentle clowning transform everyday objects into moments of joyful wonder, and and Cat & Mouse Theatre’s interactive historical adventure that draws audiences into a lively courtroom drama. In addition, there will be circus skills...
Butterfly Trail at Beckford’s Tower
Pick up a free trail map from the cemetery gateway post box and see if you can spot all 12 colourful butterflies around the grounds. Perfect for children and families.
After Hours at Beckford’s Tower
An after-hours public talk led by Matt Johnston, founder of the Trust for Records of Enslavement and Emancipation (TREE), drawing on original slavery-era documents from the TREE archive. The evening will explore how ordinary administrative records were used to manage enslavement, value human lives, and maintain systems across Britain and the Caribbean. The talk is...
A Georgian Christmas Unwrapped: festive magic across Bath’s historic houses
Families can step back in time and experience Christmas in true Georgian splendour this year, as Bath Preservation Trust unveils a season of festive celebrations at three of its landmark museums — No.1 Royal Crescent, Beckford’s Tower and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. From immersive storytelling and candlelit evenings to wreath-making workshops and family trails,...
Review – The Farmyard Family Festival at Beckford’s Tower
Debbie Buskin and her daughters enjoy a sunny day of circus skills and song and dance What a fabulous day! The warm and bright summer’s glow was provided by mother earth, alongside a full montage show filled with goofy acrobatic stunts, music and singing presented by the Farm Yard Circus. Located at Beckford’s Tower on...
Beckford’s Tower in Bath to host the Farm Yard Circus this summer
Beckford’s Tower invites families and audiences of all ages to a full day of circus fun with the Farm Yard Circus. On 10 August from 11:30 to 17:30, attendees can expect a day packed with excitement, including a circus show, workshops, music and giant bubbles. Held on the Grotto Paddock next to Beckford’s Tower, there...
Beckford’s Tower more accessible than ever before after £3.9million refurbishment
Beckford’s Tower and Museum may be a historic Tower, but its approach to accessibility is now as modern as its Grade I listed infrastructure permits, thanks to work completed as part of a £3.9million refurbishment in 2024, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other public and private funders. Beckford’s Tower and Museum prioritised...
A family day out at Beckford’s Tower following its £3.9m refurbishment
Beckford’s Tower is an icon of Bath. From the west of the city, it stands out like a beacon on the Lansdown skyline, its newly restored golden crown glinting in the sunlight and attracting visitors from miles around. Back at the start of the summer this incredible venue was reopened following a £3.9 million refurbishment...
Summer family fun at Beckford’s Tower, the Herschel Museum and No.1 Royal Crescent
There is a whole range of family activities and events planned over the summer by the team from the Bath Preservation Trust. The events will take place at Beckford’s Tower, the Herschel Museum and No1 Royal Crescent, with dates and details below. Pirate Taxi outdoor family circus show by Pirates of the Carabina The Grotto...
Beckford’s Tower to reopen on 29 June 2024 following £3.9million refurbishment
Beckford’s Tower and Museum is reopening this weekend following a £3.9million refurbishment funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other public and private funders. The project, which began in October 2022, has gone beyond essential repairs to encompass reimagining the museum and creating new interpretation, installing renewable energy sources, plus a full excavation of...
New Beckford’s Tower bursaries available for apprentice building conservation training
Beckford’s Tower is pleased to announce a new bursary scheme, designed to help apprentices in Bath, as well as tradespeople and artisans, to develop practical building conservation skills. The bursary scheme is part of the Beckford’s Tower redevelopment project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The aim of the bursary is to increase practical building conservation...
Nature Mornings at Beckford’s Tower
Spend the morning in the paddocks outside in nature with lots of ‘nature play’ taking place and a craft activity that you can take home. 7 August: Bug Hunting – search for bugs and take home your own bug pebble; 14 August: Flower Fun – create a nature weaving and take home a collage flower;...
Nature Mornings at Beckford’s Tower
Spend the morning in the paddocks outside in nature with lots of ‘nature play’ taking place and a craft activity that you can take home. 7 August: Bug Hunting – search for bugs and take home your own bug pebble; 14 August: Flower Fun – create a nature weaving and take home a collage flower;...
Nature Mornings at Beckford’s Tower
Spend the morning in the paddocks outside in nature with lots of ‘nature play’ taking place and a craft activity that you can take home. 7 August: Bug Hunting – search for bugs and take home your own bug pebble; 14 August: Flower Fun – create a nature weaving and take home a collage flower;...