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

The Quilts of Gee’s Bend at the American Museum

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Collection of textile works celebrating African American culture and heritage celebrating the extraordinary work of a group of African American women from a remote river island community in Alabama which embodies a 200-year tradition of making quilts that hold both profound artistic and political significance. With skills and traditions passed down primarily from mother to...

Summer Residential Riding Camp at Stonar School

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With experienced BHS-qualified coaches in lessons offering a high standard of horse-care and broadening knowledge in all areas. Riders will spend their days making full use of the onsite equestrian facilities, combined with fun leisure activities. The camp includes daily riding lessons with BHS-qualified coaches, the opportunity to bring your own horse or loan one...

Summer Residential Riding Camp at Stonar School

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Riders will spend their days making full use of our the onsite equestrian facilities, combined with fun leisure activities arranged by residential staff. The camp includes daily riding lessons with BHS-qualified coaches (your own or loan horse), two riding sessions per day (subject to weather conditions; flatwork and jumping), stable management, leisure activities using the...

Summer Holiday Workshops at the REME Museum

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A range of family-friendly activities including: Lego Engineering: Be an engineer for the day and make your own moving vehicle. Suitable for ages 7+. Pre-bookable sessions Wednesdays and Fridays; suitable for ages 7+ years. Rocket-Powered Workshops: Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket...

May Half-term Activities at the REME Museum

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26 May: rocket powered workshops to design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science. 27 May: LEGO® Engineering workshops to build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Limited spaces available, please book in advance. Suitable for ages 7+ years. 28 May:...

Jane Austen Festival 2026

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Ten days of celebrating all things Austen through a variety of events in and around the City. Full programme and details available online

BANFF Mountain Film Festival at Komedia

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Featuring a new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography. Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film...

Bottomless Brunch Club: Mamma Mia at Komedia

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With interactive performances, big energy, and an atmosphere that keeps the party going all afternoon. From disco to pop classics and singalongs, the ultimate party brunch to the heart of the city.

Planetarium Show: our spectacuar sun at Bath Central Library

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On the day before a partial solar eclipse, learn about the science behind it, discover what’s happening on the Sun’s surface, how it affects all of us down on Earth, look at more distant stars and see what constellations you can spot in the night sky. Suitable for ages 8+ years, pre-booking essential.

Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal

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With lavish new sets, show-stopping musical numbers and jaw-dropping special effects, the timeless tale – magical, musical and utterly unmissable.

Poster Power at Victoria Art Gallery

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Showcasing a range of British posters from the 19th and 20th centuries from the collections of the Gallery and Bath Record Office on theatre, events and entertainment, travel and transport, political campaigns and even World War One recruiting. Many of the posters have links to the Bath area, advertising events such as Theatre Royal shows,...

Sip and Paint at Victoria Art Gallery

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Artist-led painting experience and create your own masterpiece, guided by a professional artist and inspired by a seasonal design. Over 18s only; tickets include well drink and all materials. 28 February: Capture the grace of a hare; 9 May: bring a buzzing bee to life. Sessions run 12-2pm and 3-5pm.

Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome

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Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, Princess Aurora receives a birthday present from her wicked aunt Carabosse. A single prick of an enchanted spinning wheel places her under a cruel curse and sends her into a century of slumber! Will true love endure? Will The Prince to break the spell? Who Come and...

Introduction to Wood Engraving at Wiltshire Museum

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A one-day workshop perfect for beginners to learn a new technique, or for those who have done a little engraving and wish to progress their technique further. You will be taught the principles of designing for wood engraving, methods of engraving into a block of end grain wood, and how to print by hand from...

Scholarship Day at Springmead School

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For current Year 2 and Year 4 children to assess for scholarships if your child would benefit from an enriched education and an accelerated learning programme. Please book in advance.

Sparks summer camp at Prior Park College

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Learn about filmmaking, develop skills in directing, camera and photography, acting for screen, editing, production design and more whilst making your own productions. Suitable for ages 7-14 years.

The Rock Project Summer School

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Learn songs with experienced tutors, rehearse as a band, and take the stage for a live gig at the end of the week. With opportunities to try guitar, drums, bass, as well as vocals before rocking out on each one during the final performance. Suitable for ages 7-16 years. Early bird offer available, spaces limited.

Wellbeing Programme with ReMind in Keynsham

ReMind UK has announced its post-diagnosis support programme for 2026, including new coffee morning socials, extended wellbeing courses and a wide range of creative and therapeutic activities taking place in Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton



Wellbeing support programme designed to help people to socialise, make new connections and boost wellbeing for those with a memory condition or a diagnosis of dementia. Newly diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate memory condition as well as those who have lived with a diagnosis for longer are welcome to join, with or without a loved one...

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