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

Colourscape at the Rec

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A giant walk-in sculpture of colour and light: labyrinth of glowing chambers  illuminated by natural daylight that visitors explore while wearing coloured cloaks. Colours appear to shift and merge as you move, creating a dreamlike environment where colour can feel almost physical. As you wander through the interconnected tunnels, encounter live music, movement and performance...

Arts Award at No1 Royal Crescent

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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...

Darkroom Photography at Bath College

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A hands-on, beginner friendly course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of darkroom practice over 5 weeks. The course introduces film cameras and shooting techniques, how to develop black & white film, darkroom safety and setup, printing techniques using enlargers, and creative processes like dodging, burning, and light painting.

Studio Photography at Bath College

Bath College



5-week course to learn how to control camera settings for studio work and sync with flash, use one-light setups and modifiers, how to photograph products with professional studio techniques, experiment with long exposures, light painting, and creative effects, and explore fashion studio photography and edit your images for a polished finish. Each session includes a...

Lacock Scarecrow Trail 2026

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This year’s theme is Children’s Books. Look out for your favourite characters around the village, stop by the school for cakes, tea and coffee, and try your luck on the tombola. There will also be a barbecue, inflatables and rides on the playing field, raffle, and ice cream to enjoy while you explore the trail....

Prior Park College Open Morning

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An opportunity to see the College on a normal working day. A pupil will take you on a tour of the College and then you will meet informally with the Headmaster and key members of staff over refreshments. Register online

Playtime: pie-rat island at The Pound

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A fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company with silliness, play-acting, games and music. Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t...

Team Bath Netball Camps

A lively evening at Team Bath Arena shows why top-class netball is a brilliant, affordable family night out in Bath.



Open to players of all experiences. Coaches will split the players into groups according to age and ability, so that everyone plays and learns at the right level and has an enjoyable day. Masterclasses provide an opportunity for young netballers to benefit from expert positional training. 26, 27 and 29 May: holiday camps; 28 May: Defence...

The Greatest Showman at Bristol Hippodrome

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Based on the global movie phenomenon, a brand-new musical featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar®-nominated songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul including “The Greatest Show”, “A Million Dreams”, “Come Alive”, “Rewrite the Stars”, “Never Enough” and the Golden Globe® Award-winning “This Is Me”, along with brand-new songs written especially for the show. Suitable for ages...

Mixed Movement Workshop at Roseberry Road Studios

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Classes are built around six pillars of movement: physical preparedness (strength work), mobility (joint ranges and fascial pliability), dynamic conditioning (pattern installation in the body and stringing combinations together), internal work (meditation, journaling and somatic practice), movement creativity (acrobatics, dance and movement games), and coordination (balance, partner work and problem solving). Sessions run 9:30-10:30am and...

Tulip Mania at Dyrham Park

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Tulip displays in the borders around Sphynx Court and through the pear orchard, the parterre, Fountain Court, and a ‘living library’ display of different cultivars in pots in Stable Court. In addition to the floral display, the house will be highlighting its historic links to the Netherlands and the tulip through its collection of blue...

Day on the Farm at Hartley Farm

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Take a peek behind the scenes at Hartley, go on a tractor trailer tour round the farm (book online), meet some of Chloe’s Farm and explore nature with Wildflowers Forest School, as well as face painting and bouncy castle.

Rock Out Baby at New Oriel Hall

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A fun, interactive music class for babies and pre-schoolers to nourish their creativity and awaken their inner rock stars led by trained and working musicians playing covers of well-known songs as well as classic nursery rhymes. Each class involves interactive puppet play, a sensory section, a bubble disco, and a big musical parachute based around...

Baby & Toddler Mornings at St Margaret’s Prep, Calne

This January St Margaret’s Calne brings back its much-loved Bluebirds Toddler Mornings – this time with a magical Winter Wonderland theme.



Free sessions providing an opportunity for children aged 0-4 years to play, explore and make new friends, while parents, grandparents and carers enjoy a hot drink and a chance to chat with other local families. Each week features a different theme, with guided play opportunities and creative crafts designed to inspire young minds. Sessions take...

Rainbow Family Community Day at the American Museum

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Pay-what-you can day, explore the spring gardens, woodland walk or parkland and enjoy the children’s climb-and-slide play area. Follow Charlie the Chipmunk on a museum adventure, jump into a pirate trail in the gardens and join in the creative activities in the Coach House. Bring a picnic or visit the American Garden Deli. BPart of...

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