Revolting Roman Remedies at Roman Baths

The Roman Baths Revolting Roman Remedies

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...

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.

Pumpkins in the Paddock at Hartley Farm

Pick the perfect pumpkin, with free carving and painting included with every pumpkin purchased, plus a pumpkin trail with a sweet reward, harvest-themed games, marshmallow toasting and plenty more to discover around the farm. There will also be seasonal food and drink and autumn produce from the farm and local suppliers in the Farm Shop.

Children’s Trail at Radstock Museum

Old MacDonald had a farm, but what animals did he have on his farm? Where do the animals live? How many can you find hidden in the Museum? Trail included in Museum entry with a small prize for finding all of them.

Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre

A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig ‘fishing’, bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.

Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum

This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.

Solar System Trail at the Herschel Museum

The planets of our solar system have hidden around the Museum rooms this summer. Once you’ve spotted them all, colour in a planet sticker to take home. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.

Moth & Butterfly Day at Iford Manor

Enjoy a day out in nature including butterfly trail with Butterfly Conservation guides in the wildflower meadows, free craft activities for children with Noeline Beesley, moth display, and the opportunity to experience moth release and hold them (4pm). Picnics welcome by the river, opposite the Manor; food and drinks available from the Cafe. This event...

Friendly Faces trail at the Roman Baths

The Roman Baths in Bath ranks in the top 1% of attractions worldwide for 2026, with family-friendly half term events and summer activities planned.

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.

Half Term at Mompesson House

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With bonnet trimming and Regency letter writing activities, spring-themed spotter trail, outdoor games and activities in the garden, including child-sized croquet.

May Half Term at Lacock Abbey

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Find art boxes in the orchard with everything you need to create a masterpiece, visit the Bothy to make a butterfly mask, and pick up a spotter sheet and wild-art sheet to discover and create on a walk around the gardens and woodland.

Pokemon TCG Mega Trail at Dyrham Park

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Get active outdoors on a Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Trail sheets available to collect on the day.

Half Term at Avebury

Bee on lavender at Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Lots of outdoor activities including a new, interactive Busy Bees trail suitable for all ages, teepees, deck chairs, an obstacle course and children’s games in the Church Garden. A sensory map for children is available, perfect for neurodivergent visitors or younger families to discover the best places to listen to the wind, smell the herbs,...

Half Term at Fairfield Farm

With goat and alpaca walks, face painting, bouncy castle, trail, craft stalls and more.

Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt at WWT Slimbridge

ive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd’s friends and family and make their way to the bug hotel. Use the Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt augmented reality trail app...