News, events and schools' information for families across Bath and West Wiltshire

Rock Out Baby at Hartley Farm

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A fun, interactive music class for babies and pre-schoolers to nourish their creativity and awaken their inner rock stars led by trained and working musicians playing covers of well-known songs as well as classic nursery rhymes. Each class involves interactive puppet play, a sensory section, a bubble disco, and a big musical parachute based around...

BOA Boat Club canoe taster day

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A chance to try flatwater canoeing, suitable for ages 10+ years. There will also be Introduction to Marathon Racing courses across weekends over the spring and summer.

BOA Join In!

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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.

Rock Band Workshop at Wiltshire Music Centre

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Join local drummers and guitarists to form real bands, rehearse properly, and work toward a live gig. You will be guided by professional tutors working in the music industry, to get practical advice, tight arrangements, and insight that only comes from real stages and real studios. For individuals and bands aged 9-14 years. Bring your...

OAE’s The Fairy Queen at Wiltshire Music Centre

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Composer James Redwood and writer Hazel Gould transform Henry Purcell’s Shakespeare-inspired 1692 opera into a magical new adventure for the whole family (suitable for ages 7+ years). It is the 365th birthday of the Fairy Queen, and she wants her party to be the most magical night of the year. She wants music, dancing, entertainment...

Bradford on Avon Music Festival at Wiltshire Music Centre

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Celebrate the opening night of the music festival with DJ sets, local musical heroes, food trucks, cocktails and conversation. All proceeds go to the Live Music Festival and help us keep local musicians paid and the music live and free.

Hartley Hoppy Trails at Hartley Farm

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Spot all of the colourful eggs hidden around the play area and paddock. Find them all, hand your trail sheet into the cabin and get a little Easter treat! 50p from each trail sheet will go to RUHx.

Duck Race in Bradford on Avon

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With over 1,000 rubber ducks released from the Town Bridge into the River Avon, sponsored by Puddle Ducks. Race starts at 12pm and activities from 10am. The event includes a Business Duck Race, artisan stalls, and entertainment across Lamb Yard and Westbury Garden.

Easter Scavenger Hunt

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A self-led series of missions across Bath, Bathford, Batheaston, Bathampton, Box and Bradford on Avon, including photo challenges, creative tasks and surprises. All proceeds support Friends of Bathford School (FOBS).

Free Park Tennis with Culver Close Tennis

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An hour of free tennis led by local volunteers suitable for all ages and abilities, no experience (or equipment) needed. Ideal for anyone looking to get started, improve skills and enjoy free tennis. Spaces are limited so please book your place to avoid disappointment.

Get Sported Holiday Camps 2026

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Camps at St Gregory’s 16-18 February, 7-10 April, 26-28 May, 27-30 July, 3-6 August, 10-13 August, 26-28 October Camps at Winsley Primary, Bradford-On-Avon Camps 13-14 April, 23-24 July

STEM Code and Careers Bootcamp with Mighty Girls CIC

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An inspiring, hands-on day exploring coding and STEM to learn coding basics in a beginner-friendly workshop, hear from women in STEM about their careers and experiences and Q&A with university students about studying and thriving in Tech & STEM. Recommended for girls and female-identifying students age 12-18 (Years 8–13).

Musical Theatre Sing-a-long with Joyful on Avon

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Karaoke musical theatre singalong (family edition at 2pm) including Mary Poppins, Oliver, Sound of Music and Frozen and a more grown up one in the evening at 7pm including Phantom, Les Mis, Hamilton, Cabaret and Wicked.

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