Using objects, clothing, images and role-playing to explore Anglo-Saxon England and find out what happened when the Vikings came sailing over the horizon. Suitable for home educated children aged 5-8 years (primary KS1 equivalent).
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Vintage children’s animation shows at Museum of Bath at Work
An opportunity to see the children’s tv animations your parents and grandparents watched when they were little and a trip down ‘memory lane’ for the adults! Episodes of Trumpton, Noggin the Nog, The Clangers, Bagpuss, and Ivor the Engine will be screened. Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
Atrs Award at the Herschel Museum
Creative course for home educated young people aged 7+ years that will introduce different ways to make art. Try out art techniques inspired by the current exhibition on early photography, as well as creating some space-themed art related to the Herschels’ astronomical discoveries. You will also have the the opportunity to talk to staff and...
Roman Remedy Making at the Roman Baths
Get hands-on with Roman medicine, create your own herbal remedy discovering the plants and ingredients Romans believed could cure a range of ailments and learn about ancient healing traditions. Suitable for ages 5-12 years; included in standard admission.
Revolting Roman Remedies at Roman Baths
Step into the sandals of a Roman doctor-in-training and meet patients with mysterious ailments. Track down the cures they need, uncovering the fascinating beliefs behind Roman healthcare along the way. You can also meet a Roman doctor (24 October-1 November) and discover how people were treated nearly 2,000 years ago, learning about the herbs, honey...
Archaeology is Rubbish at Roman Baths
Some objects in the collection are deliberately deposited but much of it is actually what people have thrown away. These objects can teach us more about how people lived and what they ate. Have a look at the new display in the King’s Lounge to see what “rubbish” is in the collection and think about...
Reverse the Curse at the Roman Baths
Follow the trail to solve the puzzles and cryptic clues, take on interactive challenges, discover how Romans really used the Baths and crack the code to reveal the magic word that you can use to get a 3-month digital subscription to AQUILA Magazine.
Cleveland Pools Open Day
An opportunity to see the historic pools, hear more about the work needed to bring them back into use, and contribute ideas for the next chapter; Volunteers and Trustees will be on the site to answer questions.
Modern and Retro Raceday at Castle Combe
A full day of competitive club racing featuring a broad mix of retro and modern grids from across the CSCC programme, including Swinging Sixties, Future Classics, Modern Classics, Jaguar Championship, Tin Tops, Puma Cup, Turbo Tin Tops, New Millennium Series, and the Slicks Series.
Heritage Open Day at Chippenham Museum
Discover the everyday stories of the people who lived and worked at 9-10 Market Place before it became the home of the museum. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the official opening in its current location, the Young Curators Group have uncovered the story of the site from the Jurassic period to the present day....
Open Day at Bradford on Avon Lock-up
An opportunity to explore the former prison cells. Originally built as a 13th-century chapel, the building was later converted into the town’s lock up, also known as a blind house where prisoners and those arrested for drunkenness were held there overnight before appearing before the local magistrate. Volunteers will be available on hand to guide...
Batheaston Art Trail
Celebrating its 6th anniversary with 52 artists including ceramicists, illustrators, graphic designers, textile artists, sculptors, painters, printers and jewellers, as well as family-friendly creative workshops and a display of suffragette memorabilia in St John the Baptist Church. The church will also be selling lunches and refreshments.hh
Sex in the City at Bath Medical Museum
The exhibition contains objects and language related to sex and STIs; visitors are requested to use their discretion. Discover how syphilis arrived and spread toxic treatments, the secret world of debauchery, why women were blamed for spreading diseases, see a real STI specimen through an antique microscope and more.
Photology and The as-yet unseen at the Herschel Museum
The two exhibitions reveal the close relationship between astronomy and photography, showing how light, observation and experimentation have driven and influenced both scientific discovery and artistic practice. Through historic objects and contemporary artworks, visitors are invited to consider new connections between the Herschel family’s work and the ways we record, interpret and understand the world...
Festival of Archaeology Day at Avebury
A day of activities based around Avebury’s history. Uncover items hidden in the sandpit digs, or decorate your own clay tablet with patterns inspired by the natural world. In addition, you will be able to learn more about Avebury’s past through a guided, interactive timeline and put your skills to the test with the Heritage...
A Mechanical Marvel at The Holburne
An illustrated talk exploring the historial piece, a mechanical marvel and an artistic masterpiece. Learn how the globe works and what it shows of the sky as well as how recent research has revealed that hidden within its mechanism are first signs of a then-new understanding of the stars.
Keepsake Family History workshop at BRLSI
A hands-on session where you can select one ancestor, upload their photos and documents, and use the Keepsake app to turn them into the beginnings of a real, editable life story by the end of the afternoon. No experience needed. Just bring a laptop, tablet, or phone, a charger, and whatever photos or papers you...
Keepsake webinar
Join Sarah and Sam, founders of Keepsake Family History, for a free live webinar introducing the app and the story behind it. Find out how to turn family photographs, handwritten letters, recipes, memories, GEDCOM files and more into shareable ancestor biographies with a live demo, Q&A session and a limited early access code for attendees.
Heritage Open Day at REME Museum
Free entry and a special Day in the Life Trail exploring the everyday lives of WW2 soldiers. In addition, you will have access to all of the permanent exhibition galleries, special exhibition With Spanners Descending, annual Sportsfest Family Trail, play park, gardens and cafe.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce at Topping & Co.
Frank will be discussing his new book, A British Childhood with John McLay. The book tells the story of 21st century childhoods in Britain with stories of real lives in homes, libraries, schools and the streets across the country.
Festival of Transport at Avon Valley Railway
Featuring vintage vehicles, cycles and entertainment, steam and heritage diesel train services, heritage bus service from Keynsham railway station, display by Austin 7 Club, trade stands, and classic railway and transport films in static carriage ‘Rose’.