Neptune’s festival links to the sea and rivers – make a special sea beasts mosaic.
Tag: History
Friendly Faces trail at the Roman Baths
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.
Windrush Day Celebration at Bath Abbey
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...
1950s Canal Fair
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).
Half Term at Mompesson House
With bonnet trimming and Regency letter writing activities, spring-themed spotter trail, outdoor games and activities in the garden, including child-sized croquet.
Chalke Valley History Festival
With talks, music, reenactments, food and drink, workshops, children’s activities, immersive history, performances and more..
Cold War Week at The Tank Museum
Take a guided tour inside the Chieftain tank and find out what life was like for the crews that served in them – from how to load the gun, how to make tea, and where to go to the toilet! Plus, hear from experts and handle Cold War equipment, including everyday personal kit such as...
Archaeology Adventures at the Roman Baths
Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in a special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures just like a real archaeologist Sessions at 11am and 12pm.
Clay Modelling Workshop at the Roman Baths
Draw creativity from the museum’s collection, sparking ideas for your own creations, have an exclusive tour of the Roman Baths, learn to use modelling clay and tools, creating a series of models inspired by the museum’s exhibits, and discover the lives and culture of Roman Britain, gaining insight into the historical context of your creations....
Mach2 Motor Show at Aerospace Bristol
See classic cars, racing cars, vintage buses, military vehicles, motorbikes and more, alongside amazing aircraft and the historic hangars of the former Filton Airfield. Included with standard admission.
World Heritage Day 2026
This year’s theme is the Social Aspect of Bath – from grand gatherings to everyday moments, discover how people have shaped the city across centuries with a variety of hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, guided city walks, entertainment and more. There will b teams from the The Roman Baths, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath Abbey, No1...
Bonnets and Bicorns at No1 Royal Crescent
Make and decorate your own Georgian-style hat to take home. Drop in craft, free with museum admission (children enter the museum free with a paying adult).
Lights! Camera! Action! at Museum of Bath at Work
Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well...
Bath and the 1926 General Strike
Commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and what happened in Bath with Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock, and Bath Trades Council. Learn about the untold story of Bath and industrial unrest through displays, talks, and films.
Patchwork of Bath at The Museum of Bath at Work
Using images from the Museum’s collections as well as any you choose to bring to create collages based on different themes. The finished pieces will be displayed in the Museum for everyone to enjoy. No artistic experience necessary. Anyone who contributes a photograph for display will receive free entry to the rest of the Museum, and...
Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge at Chippenham Museum
Marking the 400th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition celebrates wide-ranging pursuits and scientific interests of John Aubrey, the famous seventeenth century antiquarian, scientist, and biographer. The exhibition will feature significant loans from across the country. Part of the Chippenham – Our History project.
Local Residents’ Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
If you live in a BA or BS postcode, then you can enjoy half price travel all weekend. Simply bring some ID with you to our booking office on the day. Trains depart at 10:45am, 12pm, 13:15pm, 14:30pm and 15:45pm.
Six at The Theatre Royal
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Reimaginings at the Museum of East Asian Art
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...
Up Late: children’s literature festival at The Holburne
Celebrating the Launch of Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2026 with an evening of family activities including storytellers, author signings, drawing fun with illustrators, pop-up bookshop and costume character meets.
Latin Day School: Dido at The Roman Baths
Discover the legendary story of Dido, the African queen whose life was transformed by the arrival of Aeneas, a fugitive from Troy. This immersive day school will explore the myth of Dido and Aeneas through the lens of Virgil’s Aeneid, featuring selected readings with English translations, guided readings from Virgil’s Aeneid, and insightful discussions led...