Plan your #SummerInBath with our guide to events for families during the summer holidays. Step back in time, get arty, meet wildlife, cook together and more! 

There are free themed children's crafting activities all summer at Herschel Museum of Astronomy, No.1 Royal Crescent, Holburne Museum, Victoria Art Gallery, and the newly-reopened Beckford’s Tower, or little ones can take part in a range of summer holiday crafting activities included in the price of admission at The Roman Baths, enjoy games and creative fun at Dyrham Park, and explore the family nature trail at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Keep an eye out for a range of fun, family-friendly activities across Bath city centre every Sunday in July and August, or play outdoor games at Bath on the Beach, located next to the crazy golf course in Royal Victoria Park.

For more outdoor entertainment, the Garden Theatre Festival returns from 10-21 July, and Bath Carnival takes over the city centre on Saturday 13 July.

If you're planning a more relaxed time in the city, spend sunny days in the city’s beautiful parks or explore Bath's many outdoor attractions. When it comes time to refuel, check our food & drink offers for families to get the best value.

• Read our guide to summer highlights

Outside the city

Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park are hosting a range of events and activities throughout the summer holidays, including talent shows and circus skills, plus sand and water play areas, a giant slip 'n' slide and more. Book up to 24 hours in advance and enjoy a £2 discount per ticket. 

You can spend a whole day adventuring at Wookey Hole, where your ticket includes entrance to Wookey Hole Caves, museums, circus shows, Dinosaur Grove, a 4D Cinema and even the world's first #CaveMoon hidden deep within the Caves to be discovered after a guided tour.

Car-crazy kids will love the exhibits at Haynes Motor Museum, while dino fans should head to Longleat to get up close with dinosaurs big and small.

Book your stay

If you wanted to take the little’uns away for a longer summer holiday, then scoot over to our family-friendly accommodation section and book a break in Bath. We've got a range of great places to stay with children, as well as some local campsites and holiday parks which are perfect for a summer getaway.

Great value days out

Visitors who purchase a full-priced ticket to Wookey Hole or Cheddar Gorge & Caves will get a 10% discount on the admission price other South West attractions this summer, find out more here.

Don’t forget to also check out our list of family-friendly things to do and see our latest summer special offers.

Travelling to and around Bath

Travel to Bath by train with GWR this summer, with trains to Bath Spa from London, Bristol, Cardiff and beyond. If you are travelling in a group of between 3 and 9 adults, you can get a 1/3 off Standard Off-Peak tickets when travelling together with the GroupSave ticket.

Explore Bath and the surrounding area by bus with new simplified fares from First Bus - adult tickets are just £2 or £1 for a child ticket. 

Remember to tag us in your posts, photos and videos of you having fun and include #SummerInBath in your captions and stories!