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Plan a family-friendly trip to Bath
Bath is a city filled with fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. And with plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat too, it’s safe to say that this heritage city is most definitely a family affair.- Bath is a city filled with fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. And with plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat too, it’s safe to say that this heritage city is most definitely a family affair.
Fun, child-friendly activities and green spaces make Bath a great destination for families. Here's our guide to planning the perfect summer break with your brood.
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Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
Bath Festivals is delighted to present Bath Music Festival 2025, with a stellar programme of internationally renowned artists.
Dates
- From:
- 16 May 2025to25 May 2025
Address
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQTelephone
01249 822 228Calne
An evening filled with belly laughs and great food, featuring a stellar line-up of hilarious comedians in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Dates
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- 16 May 2025Open 18:45 - 22:15
Bath
Jump in to Bath’s greatest party and open The Bath Festival with an almighty celebration.
Dates
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- 16 May 2025Open 17:30 -
Address
Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
This year's Bath Festival consists of two individual festivals running alongside each other: the Bath Music Festival and Bath Literature Festival.
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2025to25 May 2025
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
Let's go girls! Do-si-do your way down to Komedia and fill your cowboy boots at an all-singing, all-dancing country bottomless brunch!
Dates
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- 17 May 2025Open 11:15 - 14:45
Address
St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Booker prize-winning author Ben Okri comes to Bath Literature Festival with his new novel, Madame Sosostris and the Festival for the Broken Hearted.
Dates
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- 17 May 2025Open 18:00 - 19:00
Address
Loves Hill, Timsbury, Timsbury, Bath, Avon, BA2 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 1761470401Timsbury, Bath
Vale House Kitchen offers a one-day Bread Making Course designed to introduce participants to a wide range of delicious British and Continental breads and doughs, giving them the confidence to make these breads regularly at home.
Dates
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- 17 May 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0) 300 067 4890Tetbury
At Westonbirt, The National Arboretum's Community Woodland in Silk Wood they are re-planting an area of woodland cleared due to ash dieback.
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0)1225860100Bradford on Avon
Jazz enthusiasts will be excited to learn that American pianist Darius Brubeck, son of the legendary Dave Brubeck, is performing at Wiltshire Music Centre with his band, The Darius Brubeck Quartet!
Dates
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- 17 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Beau Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1QYTelephone
+44 (0) 122535888Bath
A two-hour yoga session, starting with QiGong and Breath, followed by Yang and Yin style yoga practice and closing with the beautiful sounds of the crystal bowls and a guided sleep meditation.
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- 18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 6 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1JBTelephone
+44 (0)1225 920148Bath
Expect art, design, retro, vintage, statement/silver jewellery, handmade products, eco-friendly gifts, homeware, top local beverages, music and a buzzing atmosphere.
Dates
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- 18 May 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
The Forge, Colston Yard, Bristol, Somerset, BS1 5BDTelephone
+44 (0) 7494545841Bristol
Love Makers Cafe invites guests to a morning or afternoon session in one of Bristol's most beautiful spaces—The Forge at Colston Yard.
Dates
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- 18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
Dates
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- 18 May 2025Open 14:00 - 19:30
Address
The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463 362Bath
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music.
Dates
- From:
- 20 May 2025Open 19:30 - 23:30
Address
Theatre Royal Bath, Bath, Bath, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures company return in 2025 with The Midnight Bell, set in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia.
Dates
- From:
- 20 May 2025to24 May 2025
Address
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QSTelephone
+44 (0)300 068 0400Gloucestershire
By taking part in the race you'll not only be making a difference to your fitness and wellbeing, but also to the nation's heritage and environment. Every penny from the 10K goes back into supporting the nation's woods and forests, and protecting…
Dates
- From:
- 21 May 2025
Address
Ustinov Studio, Saw Close, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
Following a critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe, Scaffolding is an explosive new play about strength, love and community performed by Kerry Norton and directed by Natalie Simone.
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2025to24 May 2025
Address
American Museum & Gardens, Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BDTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 460503Bath
Join Professor and author Jerry Brotton for a special talk about Renaissance maps.
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
Address
Charlton Park, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 333494Malmesbury
Shindig Festival returns for its eleventh year with an electrifying lineup and a fresh new location.
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2025to25 May 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBTelephone
+44 (0) 1225388569Bathwick, Bath
This will be a rare opportunity to see some of Turner's finest watercolours from a private collection.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2025to14 Sept 2025
Address
Newark Works, 2 Foundry Ln, Bath, Bath & NE Somerset, BA2 3DZBath
Fringe Arts Bath Festival (FaB) is Bath's free annual visual art festival, bringing exhibitions, events and surprises to empty shops and unexpected spaces in Bath.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2025to7 June 2025Open 18:00 - 18:00
Address
9 Union Street, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1RWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225789984Bath
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, everyone needs to take a step back and slow down.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
Address
Caisson Gardens, Combe Hay, Bath, BA2 7EFCombe Hay
May in the garden is known for vibrant growth, fresh blooms and the onset of warmer weather, bringing the garden to life with colour, fragrance and buzzing activity.
Dates
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- 23 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 24 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 30 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 860100Bradford on Avon
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
Dates
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- 23 May 2025Open 19:15 - 22:30
Bath
Spend a glorious summer's day at Bath Racecourse with an unforgettable Summer Afternoon Raceday.
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- 23 May 2025Open 12:15 - 18:30
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- 16 July 2025Open 12:30 - 17:45
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- 3 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:45
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- 30 Sept 2025Open 12:15 - 17:45
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Susie Dent, queen of Countdown and expert lexicographer, is coming to Bath Literature Festival to talk about her debut novel, Guilty by Definition.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS16 1QYTelephone
+44 (0117) 328 1403Bristol
The hugely anticipated Project Zulu 2023 Choir is finally here.
Dates
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- 24 May 2025
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- 29 May 2025
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- 30 May 2025
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- 31 May 2025
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- 5 June 2025
Address
A46, Dyrham, Dyrham, Near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HYTelephone
+44 (0) 1179371333Near Bath
Get active in the great outdoors with some garden games this half term at Dyrham Park.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Address
Wiltshire, Warminster, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTelephone
+44 (0) 1985 844400Warminster
Steve Backshall Live is back for 2025! This May half term, visitors can join one of Britain’s best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and TV presenters as he returns to Longleat with an exclusive live animal show, bigger and bolder than ever before.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Facilities
Sustainability
- Electric Car Charging Point
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Reverend Richard Coles talks to the festivals' guest curator, Joe Haddow, about the latest in his Canon Clement Mystery series, A Death on Location.
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
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