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

Get Sported Holiday Camps 2026

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Camps at St Gregory’s 16-18 February, 7-10 April, 26-28 May, 27-30 July, 3-6 August, 10-13 August, 26-28 October Camps at Winsley Primary, Bradford-On-Avon Camps 13-14 April, 23-24 July

Tour de Trowbridge 2026

A new community cycling event is coming to Trowbridge this May, with routes for all abilities and funds raised for Wiltshire charities



Charity cycling event hosted by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce open-to-all, non-competitive bike ride experience that caters for all ages and abilities; with three routes of 25, 46 and 79 miles. All profits will be donated to local charities including Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, St John Ambulance and the Trowbridge Mayor’s Charity Appeal.

Howard Jeffs: everything in my garden at Victoria Art Gallery

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An exhibition of unique monotype prints with a painterly quality. Created by local artist Jeffs, they are inspired by garden plants that he has recreated in unusual colour combinations. All works are for sale. Hosted in the small gallery, free entry.

Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Westonbirt has launched a new Room on the Broom trail with activities for children, celebrating the book’s 25th anniversary



An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends...

Crafts of Fukuoka at The Museum of East Asian Art

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Fukuoka, located in the south of Japan, is home to a variety of nationally recognised crafts and agricultural traditions – from ceramics and textiles to tea and incense. From February, we will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display,there will be a series of tea-related talks and events...

The Tea and Crafts of Fukuoka at The Museum of East Asian Art

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Comins Tea will discuss their project with Fukuoka Prefecture, exploring the rituals and crafts surrounding tea in the region. Hear about Comins’ partnership with Fukuoka and the tea makers and craftspeople they met there. The crafts and techniques they use have been passed down for generations but remain a very much alive art.   Learn...

Reimaginings at the Museum of East Asian Art

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Bringing together objects from the Museum’s collection alongside Hannah Lim’s contemporary sculptural works, some of which have been created in direct response to items within the collection. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that...

Valleyfest 2026

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A weekend of music, wellbeing, food, workshops, children’s activities and much more.

I Can & I Am Triathlon

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The opportunity for a group of people to come together, take on a challenge and raise funds that will go to help young people develop confidence and self-esteem. The triathlon consists of cycling, kayaking and running events at various distances starting and ending at the Dundas Aquaduct. Children are welcome but must be competent cyclists...

KES Adventures Christmas Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School

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Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...

KES Adventures October Half Term Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School

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Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...

KES Adventures Summer Holiday Camps at King Edward’s School

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Full of variety, creativity, and energy – ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy...

Powder and Presence at The Holburne

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In the 1700s, pastel rose in popularity as a favoured medium for both professional and amateur artists. Through Venetian and French influence, British artists embraced pastel for its soft and silky texture – ideally suited to capture the delicate nuances of skin and textiles in portraiture. The new display includes portraits by eighteenth-century pastelists from...

Spring Plant and Craft Fair at The Holburne

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With many stalls and specialist nurseries selling beautiful plants and herbs and offering expert gardening tips and advice, as well as craft stalls, garden games and a range of refreshments, including teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.

Fearless Fashion: customise a Zandra-inspired jacket

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“…a fearless approach to colour, print, fashion and creativity.”  Using this quote as an attitude and a manifesto for creativity, Alice and Karen from ‘Let’s Make Art’ will lead an inspiring, vibrant jacket customisation workshop inspired by Zandra Rhodes’s unique way with colour and pattern. Each participant will receive a handmade, bolero style jacket with...

Up Late: Queer Bath at The Holburne

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With Silent Disco (7-10pm), and Joelle Taylor in conversation with Manganaro as well as free entry to the collection galleries and discover the Queer Holburne Trail via the Bloomberg app, as well as discounted rates to the temporary exhibition (5-8:30pm).

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