Hands-on activities designed to build confidence, try new techniques, and enjoy the joy of making art. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. 23 July: printmaking; 29-31 July: colourful watercolours; 5-7 August: forest minibeasts with clay; 12-14 August: unique prints; and 19-21 August: 3D landscapes.
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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...
Rock the Tots Summer Party
Summer party with fun for all of the family (under 1 go free) with summery songs, bubbles, puppets and more. Suitable for children aged 0-10, and their adults.
Summer Activities at Wiltshire Museum
Craft sessions with a variety of activities suitable for ages 3-11 years, prebooking essential as places are limited. Sessions run 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-3pm.
Festival of Archaeology at Prior Park
With information about previous digs in the Pasture, as well as old finds, including the dams project and on selected dates, a volunteer will be available to answer questions and discuss findings. You will also be able to view a timeline of the last 33 years, since the National Trust acquired Prior Park, outlining its restoration...
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Summer of Play at Dyrham Park
With performance and creative play, mini stage, costumes and a beat box, building blocks, ball run, mud kitchen and sensory barefoot walk, bamboo and bunting mini-maze, games, jumping and limbo challenges. In addition, there will be weekly summer sessions: nature explorers on Tuesdays; art adventurers on Wednesdays and thrillseeker Thursdays which include circus skills, morris dancing,...
Summer of Play at Prior Park
With fun and relaxed outdoor activities including lawn games, play library, games, trail sheets and Pokémon sticker book.
Othello at Dyrham Park
A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well. Outdoor event; bring a chair and a picnic.
Priston Music Festival 2026
With 36 acts performing on two stages, and in the village hall, the Ring O’ Bells, and church offering an eclectic mix of music from pop, rock blues, and folk, to country, world, and classical. There will be children’s eco-art workshops, Story World tent, music workshop and activities led by Ecowild. Music workshops in skiffle,...
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...
Summer of Play at Avebury
With traditional games, creative activities and moments to spark the imagination. Try your hand at classic favourites like hoopla, skittles, and tin can alley, or bring your own stories to life in the puppet theatre, as well as n opportunities to get creative with garden-inspired craft activities.
Skate Jam in Bradford on Avon
A day of activities for skateboarders, scooter riders and wheeled sports fans of all ages and abilities. The day will begin with a dedicated children’s session followed by the main event featuring competitions, live music, demonstrations and much more. Pre-registration for the under-10s session required
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.
Sew & Sow at Bath City Farm
Learn how to create embroidered vegetable designs and sow some seeds for the vegetables embroidered as well as advice how to care for them. Please bring your own items to embroider, all other materials provided.
80’s disco at Fairfield Animal Centre
Get retro, dance the night away in a charity disco to raise funds for Fairfield Animal Centre with raffle and best fancy dress prizes.
Ocean Wave Glass Workshop with Compton Glass
Learn how to create a glass ocean wave using layers of blue glass, finished off with white spray and a sprinkle of silver sparkles. The finished structure will be a free standing serpentine and measure 25cm. Your work will be fired, and ready for collection one week later. Homemade cake and hot drinks included.
Panda Fused Glass Workshop with Compton Glass
Create a fused glass panda holding a cupcake. Your creation will be fired in the kiln and ready for collection one week later. Suitable for any skill level aged 6 upwards. Adult supervision required for the entire session.
Freestyle Session at Compton Glass
Proving the opportunity to create something unique with a range of colours and tools. All materials provided.
Multi-activity Camp at Bath Cricket Club
Offering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club, escape room and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Please bring a packed lunch, snacks...
Tennis Camps at Lansdown Tennis Club
Tennis camps for orange ball (U9), green ball (U10) and U14s. Open to members and non-members; early drop-off and late pick-ups by prior arrangement.