Visit the learning space at the end of your visit and enjoy Georgian-themed games, craft activities and dressing up. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.
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Decoupage Shells at No1 Royal Crescent
Make a trinket tray from a seashell and patterned paper, inspired by the shell grottoes built in Georgian country houses and then go and check out the wallpapered “shell grotto” created by artist Glenn Brown in the current exhibition. Drop-in, guided activity, no pre-booking required. Free with museum entry, children enter the museum for free...
Paranormal Evening at No1 Royal Crescent
Step back in time as we lift the veil of communication with those who may still walk the historic rooms, in a fully interactive evening where you will take part in exciting experiments, a séance, and much more to explore the mysteries and hidden energies of the building. Over 18s only, strictly no alcohol to...
Bonnets and Bicorns at No1 Royal Crescent
Make and decorate your own Georgian-style hat to take home. Drop in craft, free with museum admission (children enter the museum free with a paying adult).
Arts Award at No1 Royal Crescent
a fun, creative day of art and exploration, inspired by the exhibition the botanical world of Mary Delany and Georgie Hopton – a domestic arrangement. You will discover different artists and their work, try out a range of ways to make your own botanical artworks, and share what you have learned at the end of the...
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.
Make your own Kaleidoscope at No1 Royal Crescent
Create your own kaleidoscope, play with light and reflection to make patterns, inspired by the images in the Handle with Care: Cornelia Parker & Historic Glass exhibition. Drop-in, free with general admission.
Christmas Craft Regency Workshop at No1 Royal Crescent
Learn how to create a beautiful Christmas decoration and tussie mussie, a small bouquet of flowers and herbs. Historically they were used to ward off bad smell and illness, then evolved into fashion accessories. Sylvia Spilsbury will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create both of these decorations.
Handle with Care at No1 Royal Crescent
Exhibition that will look through the eyes of one of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Cornelia Parker, at the historic glass and found objects that inspire her work and artistic process.
The Portrait Parlour: Slip-On Costume Selfie at No1 Royal Crescent
Try period-style clothing and capture your own “portraits” (selfies). A selection of easy-to-wear “slip-on” costumes will be available to fit comfortably over everyday clothing. Visitors can take their own photographs or selfies within the themed set. Hosted in collaboration with Bath Theatrical Costume Hire.
Christmas Garland Workshop at No1 Royal Crescent
Create a beautiful festive garland using a variety of foliage and materials and personalize it with a selection of decorations in different styles and colour schemes. Greens, seasonal decorations, ribbons and tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring any ornaments you would like to incorporate. A complimentary drink and festive snack is...
12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas at No1 Royal Crescent
An immersive experience bringing the grand rooms of the house to life through stories celebrating the traditions of the season as they were enjoyed over two centuries ago. The museum will be decorated with holly, ivy and yew, gilded fruits, sugar sculptures, and festive flourishes. The scent of dried oranges and spices will fill the...
Aesop’s Fables Animal Trail at No1 Royal Crescent
Hares, foxes and even a tortoise are hiding around the house! Come and find some of the mischievous creatures featured in these classic children’s stories. Free with museum entry.
Meet Father Christmas at No1 Royal Crescent
Children will be greeted by Christmas helpers and led into the Servants’ Hall where Father Christmas will read them a story. They will have a chance to talk to him and have a photo taken. There is also a special post box if your child would like to leave a letter. Each child will receive...
Bookish baubles at No1 Royal Crescent
Celebrate the end of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday year and make a paper tree decoration using old book pages. No booking required; free with museum entry (children enter the museum for free with a paying adult).
A Candlelit Christmas: late night opening at No1 Royal Crescent
Wander around the candlelit museum and take in the festive experience from a fresh perspective. The house comes to life after dark with Christmas decorations and candlelit rooms. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open....
Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent
Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.
Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent
Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.
Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent
Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.
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...
Christmas at the No1 Royal Crescent Museum in Bath
No.1 Royal Crescent in Bath is celebrating Christmas this year in true extravagant Georgian style! From the dining room table groaning under the weight of teetering sugar sculptures and decadent puddings, to the highly-scented dried oranges hanging in the Servants Hall, visitors are in for a real festive treat. No.1 Royal Crescent will be sumptuously...