Create a selection of delicious sweet treats – chocolate truffle cookie cups, mini cinnamon and apple pies, and mini strawberry cheesecakes, as well as enjoying some crafts. All materials included and recipes to take home.
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May Half Term at The Tank Museum
Explore the museum with a dedicated trail, discover the role forests played in tank warfare, and enjoy a range of hands-on craft activities inspired by the natural world. There will also be vehicle rides, live displays, 300 tanks, children’s activities, an opportunity to meet Stick Man (24 May) and join Sophie’s Ceramics for a pottery...
Archaeology Adventures at the Roman Baths
Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in a special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures just like a real archaeologist Sessions at 11am and 12pm.
May Half Term at Victoria Art Gallery
Create a large, wild and dreamy landscape using pen and ink, suitable for ages 5-11 years. There will also be Create & Colour sessions in the afternoons, where children can make a blue collage seascape inspired by the exhibition.
Halloween Adventure at Bowood
Explore the grounds by taking part in a pumpkin trail throughout the grounds, as well as arts crafts activities and more.
Make a Spectroscope at The Herschel Museum
Make rainbows and explore the properties of light, with this fun science activity using recycled materials. Drop-in activity, free with museum entry; children enter the museum free with a paying adult.
Marvellous Moths and Butterflies at No1 Royal Crescent
Imagine you are a Georgian botanist and make a butterfly or moth artwork in this drop-in activity, free with museum entry. Children free museum entry with a paying adult.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the egg
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find? Performances at 10am, 12pm and 2:30pm. Suitable for ages 3+ years.
February Half Term at we the curious
Step into the colourful ‘Look Around Playground’ in the Theatre of Curiosity and see how sensory objects prompt you to explore your surroundings differently; complete a Passport to the Stars in the Open City Lab and find out what Jupiter smells like; meet some magical creatures in need of help in live show Fairytale SOS; take...
Nim’s Island Melksham Town Hall
Following the story of Nim and her marine-biologist father, who live in harmony on a remote island, until one day her father goes missing at sea. She is left with only one person to turn to, adventure author Alex Rover. What Nim doesn’t know is that, despite the action packed tales in Alex’s stories, the...
Bunting Workshop at Melksham Town Hall
The Melksham Flag Group will be hosting four free bunting making workshops for children with their families to create vibrant, nature-inspired designs. In celebration of the upcoming 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, the bunting will proudly decorate Melksham Market Place, honouring his lifelong contribution to conservation and the natural world. All materials provided, and...
Lunar New Year at Percy Community Centre
Lion dance, traditional performances, food and cultural activities for all ages.
February half-term activities at Dyrham Park
With winter parkland bingo (available from visitor reception) where youngsters can find things in nature to spot, smell, hear or touch, to immerse themselves in the seasonal landscape.
Sing-a ling at Newton Farm
Taking children on a farm-themed musical journey, blending storytelling with songs such as Wheels on the Bus , tractor songs, and Old MacDonald. Children will be encouraged to join in throughout using percussion instruments, actions, singing, and movement, making it a lively and interactive experience. In the second half of the session, the fun will...
Mini Makers: Bath is it! at Victoria Art Gallery
Make your own travel poster for Bath using collage and stamps to create a unique piece.
Beautiful Bark at Westonbirt Arboretum
Explore the variety of bark within the tree collection, try the bark challenge, make a bark clay tile and other crafts to take home.
Lantern Festival at Museum of East Asian Art
Celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and create your own lantern to take home. Learn about this 2000-year-old festival and the symbolism of the beautiful lanterns that light up the streets in East and Southeast Asia. All materials will be provided for the craft activity. Younger children will need help from an adult. Free...
Trial Day and presentation at Bath City FC
Full-time football and education programme trial day and presentation for year 11 students.
Girls Rugby Camp with Bath Rugby at Frome RFC
Suitable for U11-U16 girls led by Bath Rugby’s NextGen coaches to inspire and develop young players of all abilities. All participants receive a NextGen tshirt for attending.
All Girls Half-term Cricket Camp at Bath Cricket Club
A fun, inclusive environment designed to inspire and develop young female cricketers of all abilities. The camp focuses on building core cricket skills, confidence, and teamwork through engaging coaching sessions, games, and match play. Led by experienced coaches, it aims to encourage a love for cricket while supporting each player’s development in a positive and...
Pattern Power at The Holburne
Design and decorate a piece of durable vinyl, creating drawn patterns inspired by Zandra’s love of the natural world—such as shells, feathers, and cacti—as well as her iconic prints, including wiggles and buttons. Then assemble your own unique pencil case, finished with a stylish metal stud. Sessions run 10:30-11:30am and 12-1pm.