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

May Half Term at The Tank Museum

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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...

Forest of Imagination 2026

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With new installations, workshops and playful creations to explore, create and reconnect with nature. Further details to follow.

Plant Sale at Dorothy House Hospice

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Alongside new and donated plants for indoors and outdoors, there will be a selection of new garden goods, perfect for getting your garden summer-ready! All profits will go towards supporting end of life care in the community.

Butterfly Trail at Beckford’s Tower

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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.

Tulip Mania at Dyrham Park

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Tulip displays in the borders around Sphynx Court and through the pear orchard, the parterre, Fountain Court, and a ‘living library’ display of different cultivars in pots in Stable Court. In addition to the floral display, the house will be highlighting its historic links to the Netherlands and the tulip through its collection of blue...

Bunting Workshop at Melksham Town Hall

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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...

February half-term activities at Dyrham Park

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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.

Howard Jeffs: everything in my garden at Victoria Art Gallery

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An exhibition of unique monotype prints with a painterly quality. Created by local artist Jeffs, they are inspired by garden plants that he has recreated in unusual colour combinations. All works are for sale. Hosted in the small gallery, free entry.

Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Westonbirt has launched a new Room on the Broom trail with activities for children, celebrating the book’s 25th anniversary



An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends...

An Evening with Mary Berry at Topping & Co.

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Mary presents her new book, a personal account of gardening, growing plants, visiting gardens, and getting hands-on in her own plot. Full of anecdotes, pearls of wisdom, Q&As with her gardening heroes, and beautiful photos of Mary’s own garden, My Gardening Life is a unique memoir told through the gardens she has loved.

Daffodil Month at The American Museum

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Experience the sensational beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the gardens, and the grounds around the museum. The New American Garden, designed by US landscape architects Oehme, van Sweden, features 40,000 narcissus alone, in a spectacular display.

Spring Plant and Craft Fair at The Holburne

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With many stalls and specialist nurseries selling beautiful plants and herbs and offering expert gardening tips and advice, as well as craft stalls, garden games and a range of refreshments, including teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.

The Local Mama Bath walk

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A relaxed and uplifting walk with your little ones and an opportunity to meet with other local parents and carers.

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