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National Playday at Pennyquick Park

With straw bale dens, spin painting, archery, swingboats, messy play, drumming, bungees, construction, samba band, inflatable slide, chair o' planes, scrap and ...

Robin Hood at the Holburne

Beneath the Major Oak, this inept troupe of only three actors gather to tell the story of Britain’s best- known folktale. The only problem is: no one can ag...

Trowbridge Festival

A weekend of music from a variety of bands. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Children 6 and under go free....

Camp Bestival 2023

Family festival with music, craft, entertainment and lots of fun on the Dorset coast to celebrate its 15th birthday. Headliners include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The...

Dr Dolittle at the Holburne

Doctor Dolittle likes animals. in fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable. And then one day, he figures out ho...

Bad Dad at the Holburne

An open-air adaptation of this warm-hearted tale following the highs and lows of a father-son relationship. Join Frank and Gilbert as they navigate their way ...

Julian Road Summer Fete

In collaboration with Christ Church, an afternoon of non-stop, family friendly fun with White Elephant stall second hand book stall, Pin the Tail on Bladud's Pi...

Horseworld Open Day

A fun, family day out where you can meet the horses, look behind the scenes, take a guided walk around the site and enjoy some demonstrations. With hot food sel...

Royal Bath & West Show 2023

A celebration of entertainment, performance, food & drink, countryside, livestock and animals, trade stalls and demonstrations. Highlights include The Imps ...