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

Friendly Faces trail at the Roman Baths

The Roman Baths in Bath ranks in the top 1% of attractions worldwide for 2026, with family-friendly half term events and summer activities planned.



Search for the friendly faces of Lucius Marcius Memor, palace worker Sulinus and Aquae sulis resident Flavia. Discover Roman life in Bath through their every day experiences.

Local Crafters Market at Trowbridge Museum

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Explore handmade crafts and support local makers. The November market will be a special Christmas market coinciding with Trowbridge’s annual festive lights switch-on and town-wide celebrations.

Identity at Trowbridge Museum

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Inaugural exhibition of the Trowbridge Artists’ Network bringing together a mix of amateur, hobbyist, and professional artists aiming to make art accessible in diverse forms and foster a supportive community where everyone feels welcome. The core purpose is to create an inclusive space for creativity, learning, and connection.  

May Half Term Crafts at Trowbridge Museum

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26 May: Craft in the Shires; 27 May: Butterfly; 29 May: Spaceship Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm with additional early session at 9:45am on 27 May. Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Outdoor Cinema at Westonbirt Arboretum

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Enjoy a memorable cinema in the surroundings of the arboretum on a giant outdoor screen. Pack a picnic, bring blankets or camping chairs; hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available on-site. 31 July Dirty Dancing (7:30pm); 1 August Encanto sing-a-long (1:30pm) and EPIC Elvis Presley in Concert (7:30pm); 2 August Room on the Broom...

Digital Detox Cafe

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An opportunity to step away from your phone and in to real conversation. Come alone or with a friend and use the prompts if you wish. Refreshments provided.

6-a-side Charity Football Tournament for Mentoring Plus

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A fun, friendly and inclusive event bringing together local businesses to enjoy some healthy competition in the fresh air, while raising vital funds to support children and young people in the community. There will also be entertainment, food and drinks, and presentations and a raffle in the club house after the event. Each team must...

Windrush Day Celebration at Bath Abbey

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With artwork by Paula Ogun Hector and Samantha Walker to celebrate the Windrush generation and their descendants and work by local families and students who have been finding out about the importance of Windrush Day. In addition, on 22 June, there will be a series of public talks throughout the afternoon by members of the...

Half-term Craft at Bath Abbey

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Join Paula Ogun Hector to celebrate the power of Carnival to bring people together through dance and music by decorating a large canvas with fabric and card. The completed Carnival Collage will be on display 22–23 June alongside a new textile artwork by Paula  to celebrate the contribution made by the Windrush generation.

Fiesta! at Bath Abbey

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As part of the Patronal Festival weekend, the Abbey choir will sing choral favourites including Zadok the Priest and Parry’s I was glad, as well as a range of other styles including iconic arias, show-stopping songs, soulful spirituals and catchy choruses.

Tree at Roseberry Road Studios

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Exhibition featuring eight selected artists who have been inspired by our relationship with our arboreum friends. The artists were free to interpret the theme in any way they chose, personal, environmental or aesthetical to create a fascinating mix. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and photography by local, national and international artists – Joe Byerley, Claire...

1950s Canal Fair

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Celebrating 75 years of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust with dancing, boat craft displays, free boat trips, music, children’s activities, barbecue and refreshments, as well as a cake competition (1950’s or boat themed cakes).

Summer of Play at Stourhead

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Have some outdoor fun at the Stableyard and Summer of Play Meadow. Scramble up the straw castle, aim for gold at the archery range, or race through the meadow maze to find the hidden camp.

Outdoor Cinema at Stourhead

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3 July: Dirty Dancing, the iconic love story filled with music, dance and movie magic; 4 July: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, experience the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before in a powerful and electrifying cinematic concert event; 5 July: Pride and Prejudice, the timeless romance on an open-air screen, set against a...

The Sword in the Stone at Stourhead

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Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. As they travel to the Tournament in London, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through strange challenges and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world....

Half Term at Mompesson House

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With bonnet trimming and Regency letter writing activities, spring-themed spotter trail, outdoor games and activities in the garden, including child-sized croquet.

May Half Term at Lacock Abbey

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Find art boxes in the orchard with everything you need to create a masterpiece, visit the Bothy to make a butterfly mask, and pick up a spotter sheet and wild-art sheet to discover and create on a walk around the gardens and woodland.

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