The summer holidays are here again; the kids have been set free for six weeks and now you need to find something to do to keep them busy! Whilst we can’t guarantee the sunshine, we can give you details of events and activities that are happening throughout the city of Bath and surrounding areas to keep you and the kids occupied throughout August
Art Camps
When: 28th July 2024 – 12th August 2025
Where: The Holburne Museum, Bath, BA2 4DB
What: Holbourne art camps bring the best of creative entertainment from experienced artists across the UK right to the heart of Bath, all taking place in the magical Holbourne Museum. Each day explores a new theme including wonderful watercolours, Folklore and Legends, Dream Worlds, and more!
Website: https://www.holburne.org/planning-your-visit/whats-on/
Opening Times: 9:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £48.00
Austen Family Fun Day
When: 2nd August 2025
Where: Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT
What: Prepare for a party with a series of exciting Regency-themed craft activities, special tours throughout the day and a chance to chat to the Austen characters. All the family can learn to use an ink pen, a Regency dance or dress up in a period costume
Website: https://www.bathabbey.org/whats-on/austen-family-fun-day-august/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: Free with admission
Bath Area Play Project
When: 23rd July 2025 – 14th August 2025
Where: Various locations – see website
What: Family summer playdays are happening throughout the summer. Lots of opportunities including, team games, sensory play, den building, football coaching, pottery, construction fun and waterslide & inflatables. The kids won’t want to come home.
Website: https://www.bapp.org.uk/services/playdays/
Opening Times: 12:00 – 15:00
Tickets: £5.39 per child & £2.16 per adult
Bath on the Beach
When: 12th June 2025 – 10th August 2025
Where: Royal Pavillion, Royal Avenue, Bath, BA1 2NR
What: The perfect venue to relax with friends, try some tasty street food, or have a go at the free games of table tennis, bean bag toss, or giant Jenga that are on offer. And even better….entry is free!
Website: https://www.bathonthebeach.co.uk/
Opening Times: Mon – Sun – 10:00 – 22:00
Beckford Tower Nature Mornings
When: Thursdays from 7th August 2025 – 28th August 2025
Where: Beckford's Tower & Museum, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH
What: Explore the outdoors at Beckford Tower this summer. Each week families will have the chance to experience a different outdoor endeavour including bug hunting and flower fun. Booking is necessary, will you attend them all?
Website: https://beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
Opening Times: Thurs - 10:00 – 12:30 (various times per activity)
Tickets: £2.00 per child
Bird of Prey Day
When: 16th August 2025
Where: The Bird of Prey Project, The Grain Store, Workshop Lane, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BT
What: Be inspired by British wildlife as The Bird of Prey Project celebrate British raptor species! Experience native birds flying displays, guest speakers, stallholders, experts’ panels and more. Guest Speakers include Hamish Smith, Stuart Parslow, Chris Sperring, and Charlotte Griffiths.
Website: https://shop.beyonk.com/8c0qocnl/experiences/08rcsxl0
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £8.00 per child & £15.00 per adult (see website for details)
Brilliant Beasties
When: 19th August 2025
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: Morning packed full of songs, storytelling, rhymes, and learning about animal friends the ‘Brilliant Beasties’ for under 5’s.
Website: https://americanmuseum.org/whats-on/brilliant-beasties
Opening Times: 10:30 – 11:30
Tickets: £4.00 per child
BRLSI Academy of Imagination
When: Monday - Saturday throughout summer holidays 2025
Where: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution BRLSI, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
What: Bath’s Royal Literary and Scientific Institution are holding fun and creative activities for Kids through their Academy of Imagination! Follow Professor Ichthyosaurus, Tom and Aisha as they teach you about fossils, fearsome beasts, prehistoric plants, petrification, minerals and more!
Website: https://www.brlsi.org/about-us/families/
Opening Times: Mon – Sat – 10:00 – 16:00
Character Stage School
When: 21st July 2025 – 22nd August 2025
Where: Monkton Leisure, Monkton Combe School, Church Lane, Bath, BA2 7HG
What: Children aged 7 – 15 can spend a 4-day workshop recreating the songs and scenes from ‘The Lion King’. Have fun, make friends, and learn theatrical skills, culminating in presenting your masterpiece to friends and family on the final day.
Website: https://www.monktoncombeschool.com/hospitality-leisure/leisure/holiday-activity-camps
Opening Times: 10:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £169 course price
Claverton Pumping Station Open Days
When: 9th August 2025 & 12th August 2025
Where: Claverton Pumping Station, Ferry Lane, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BH
What: Get inspired by a rare surviving example of Georgian technology at work! The pump started in 1813 and uses the power of the River Avon to drive the massive water wheel. See the pump run on 9th August, and potentially on 12th August as well depending on river condition, ageing machinery and ageing volunteers (their words, not ours)!
Website: https://www.claverton.org/opendays/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 17:00
Tickets: £5 - £10
Cricket Camps
When: 28th July 2025 – 29th August 2025
Where: Bath cricket club, North Parade Bridge Road, Bath, BA2 4EX
What: Calling all cricketer’s (or those aspiring to be) aged 9 – 15 years old. Whether you want to improve your batting, be a better bowler, or have fun fielding, cricket club can teach you it all.
Website: https://club.spond.com/landing/courses/bathcricket/786705E38EAE4A53806729A0777409DC/main_products
Opening Times: Thurs - 15:00 – 17:00
Tickets: £30 per session
Family Crafts at Victoria Art Gallery
When: 25th July 2025 – 22nd August 2025
Where: Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT
What: Release your inner creative genius as you’re invited to take part in the hands-on craft activities such as pen painting, butterfly bracelets, collage it and more!
Website: https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/events
Opening Times: 10:30 – 12:30
Tickets: Free with admission
Farmyard Circus Family Festival
When: 10th August 2025
Where: Grotto Paddock, Beckford's Tower, Bath, BA1 5TQ
What: The award-winning outdoor show will be landing in Bath for a day full of high-impact spectacle for all the family. Experience circus workshops, food, music, giant bubbles and a riot of a show full of astonishing acrobatics, juggling using hay bales, wheelbarrows and even an old tractor tyre!
Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bathpreservationtrust/1650070
Opening Times: 11:00 – 18:00
Tickets – £3.00 - £40.00 (see website for details)
Football Formula
When: 28th July 2025 – 29th August 2025
Where: Larkhall Athletic Football Club, Charlecombe Lane, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 8DJ
What: Fun football camps for boys and girls in school years 1-7. They will take part in competitions, matches and maybe even get a medal. Providing organised and safe football whilst promoting good behaviour, teamwork and effort, run by a team of enthusiastic and experienced coaches.
Website: https://formulafootball.co.uk/holiday-camps-1
Opening Times: 10:00 – 15:00
Tickets: £25 per day
Fun for Little Ones – A Ms Rachel Tribute
When: 8th August 2025
Where: 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG
What: A tribute to the viral sensation Ms Rachel. Fun and interactive, your little ones are bound to be encapsulated by the bubbly ‘Ms Rachel’, Monty and friends. Full of animation, puppetry, singing and audience participation, this is not one to be missed.
Website: https://bathforum.co.uk/whats-on/101/live-tribute-to-ms-rachel/fun-for-little-ones
Opening Times: 12:00 – 14:00
Tickets: £16.00
Green Park Market
When: Monday – Friday throughout the summer holiday 2025
Where: Green Park Station, Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZ
What: The market is still going strong, showcasing a wide range of unique products, alongside cherry-picked retro and vintage items all under one roof. Peruse the vibrant goods on offer from local independent artists, designed, traders and makers.
Website: https://www.greenparkstation.co.uk/a-z
Opening Times: 10:30 – 15:00
Kids Rave
When: 15th August 2025
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: If you’re looking for some summer fun, then look no further. The amazing Super Pirates will be bringing their star disco storytelling tent to the gardens of the museum so you and the kids can dance the night away to a classic American Playlist.
Website: https://www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/kids-rave-super-pirates-2
Opening Times: 17:30 – 19:00
Tickets: £9.00 – see website for more ticketing options
Lego Stop frame Animation Workshop
When: 4th August 2025 & 6th August 2025
Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ
What: If you have aspiring animators at home aged between 8-14 then professional director Jamie McDine will teach them the skills and techniques of stop frame animation. Direct, plan and produce your own Lego scenes that would make Spielberg jealous.
Website: https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/lego-stop-frame-animation/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 14:00
Tickets: £25 per child
Longleat Summer Carnival
When: 19th July 2025 – 31st August 2025
Where: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
What: Enjoy those long summer days at Longleat’s carnival! Swing by for adventure, wildlife and thrills at the funfair! There will be rides, circus workshops, and you can even meet the majestic hippos on the Jungle Cruise!
Website: https://www.longleat.co.uk/summer-carnival
Opening Times: 10:00 – 19:00
Tickets: £33.70 (Child) - £46.95 (Adult) - see website for details
Mendip Family Festival
When: 30th August 2025
Where: Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ
What: Join the party on Saturday 30th August for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing and festival vibes. Mendip Family Festival comes alive with a full evening of performances from some of the South West's most exciting live acts including Doreen Doreen, Supervision, Jamestown Brothers and Daisy Chapman. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of infectious rhythm and muddy dance moves!
Website: https://www.mendipfest.co.uk/
Opening Times: 16:00 – 23:00
Tickets: £5 - £25 (see website for details)
Mermaid Dance Party
When: 8th August 2025
Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ
What: Have a splashing good time on your very own mermaid adventure. All children are invited to swim and sway like magical mermaids, with dances all about sea creatures, shells and life on the ocean waves. Use the vibrant props and costume accessories supplied as you bop about.
Website: https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/mermaid-dance-party/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 10:45 / 11:00 – 11:45
Tickets: £8 per child
Mini Mondays
When: Mondays from 28th July 2025 – 1st September 2025
Where: Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ
What: Let the kids get their energy out at this special museum event specifically designed for the most lively and energetic kids. They will be encouraged to be as noisy as they like and may ironically give you a moments peace! There will be games, toys, colouring and more, suitable for ages 2 – 14.
Website: https://meaa.org.uk/event/minimondays/
Opening Times: Mon - 12:00 – 15:00
Tickets: £4 per child
Nature Explorer Sessions
When: Tuesdays from 29th July 2025 – 26th August 2025
Where: Dyrham Park, Off A46, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8HY
What: Explore the 270-acre site and have a go at outdoor activities such as bug-hunting, plant identification, and maybe even some pond dipping.
Opening Times: Tues - 11:00 – 12:15
Tickets: Event is free, but admission prices charged £10.50 + (see website)
Newton Farm Activities
When: Thursdays from 7th August 2025 – 21st August 2025
Where: Newton Farm Shop, Newbridge Road, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9EU
What: Fill up your summer calendar with an activity or two at Newton St Loe Farm Shop. Joint them for an interactive bubble show, a parent and child art workshop, and a science demonstration that will blow your mind. Then why not take the chance to get rid of some energy in their play area or grab some delicious food in the cafe whilst your there.
Website: https://newtonfarmfoods.co.uk/event-05.html
Opening Times: Thur - 10:00 – 13:30
Tickets: £7.50 - £18.00 (see website for details)
Outdoor Theatre
When: 2nd August 2025 & 26th August 2024
Where: American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
What: Immersion Theatre will be putting on a Toad-ally terrific performance of Kenneth Grahame’s classic, The Wind in the Willows. Pack your picnic and seats and join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Website: https://www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/wind-in-the-willows
Opening Times: 18:30 – 20:30
Tickets: £13.00 (Children), £19.00 (Adults) – see website for more ticketing options
Paddington’s First Concert
When: 8th August 2025
Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ
What: Follow Paddington on this musical adventure as he arrives in London, meets the Brown family and relish in the delightful escapades that follow. With live piano, engaging storytelling, and plenty of laughs, this heartwarming performance is an ideal introduction to classical music for young children and a joyful experience for the whole family.
Website: https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/paddingtons-first-concert/
Opening Times: 14:00 – 14:30 / 15:00 - 15:30
Tickets: £4.50 per child & £5.50 per adult
Paddle Start Taster Sessions
When: 26th July 2025 & 9th August 2025
Where: Bath Canoe Club, Cleveland Cottages, Off London Road, Bath, BA1 5DD
What: Open to all ages from 8 and up, have a fun afternoon with Bath Canoe Club. Whether you’re just looking for a one-off experience, or this to be the start of a new hobby, this is a great way to experience the water.
Website: https://www.bathcanoeclub.co.uk/event-6061469?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=7/27/2025
Opening Times: 14:00 – 17:00
Tickets: £20.00
Royal Crescent Summer fun
When: Wednesdays from 30th July 2025 – 27th August 2025
Where: No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
What: A range of drop-in craft activities including creating colourful coasters, brilliant bookmarks, fancy frames and more! For children aged 5+.
Website: https://no1royalcrescent.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-25-activities.pdf
Opening Times: 10:00 – 12:30
Tickets: Activities are free when accompanied by a paying adult
Soul Cafe
When: Throughout the summer holiday 2025
Where: Alice Park, Gloucester Road, Bath, BA1 7BH
What: Come and join Bath’s best breakfast and brunch with some soothing soul, available throughout the summer. Drop into the community garden and you never know the sun may even make an appearance.
Website: https://www.alicepark.co.uk/about
Opening Times: 09:15 – 15:00
Southgate Sorcerers
When: Fridays throughout the Summer Holidays 2025
Where: Bath City Centre Youth Space – Youth Connect, 28 Southgate Street, Bath, BA1 1TP
What: Wizards, Warlocks, Barbarians and Bards can come and join the Southgate Sorcerers to play Dungeons and Dragons (and other games). Aimed for those aged between 11-19, let your imagination run wild, get your tactics on top form, and roll those dice with other role-players.
Website: https://www.youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/summer/southgate-sorcerers
Opening Times: 16:00 – 18:00
Story Time with Becky
When: Wednesday’s 23rd July 2025 – 3rd September 2025
Where: Mr B’s Emporium Bookshop, 14-15 John Street, Bath, BA1 2JL
What: Becky brings to life stories like not other, with her incredible energy and imagination. Get ready for lots of laughs, a story or 2 and a roaring good time in the ‘Wood between the Words’ room at the emporium. 4-legged friends are also welcome!
Website: https://mrbsemporium.com/events/2025/06/free-story-time-with-becky/
Opening Times: 10:00 – 12:00
Tickets: FREE
Summer Lates at The Roman Baths
When: 21st July 2025 – 31st August 2025
Where: The Roman Baths, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LZ
What: Make the most of the long summer nights and experience the historic Roman Baths as the sun sets.
Opening Times: 18:00 – 22:00
Tickets: See website for details
Summer of Play
When: 23rd July 2025 – 2nd September 2025
Where: Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH
What: A range of activities at Prior Park including bug hunting, creative play and animal-themed activities this summer - play your way.
Opening Times: 10:00 – 17:00
Tickets: Free with admission
Summertopia at Avon Valley
When: 19th July 2025 – 31st August 2025
Where: Avon Valley Adventure Park, Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1TP
What: Join Avon Valley Adventure Park this Summer with their sand and water play area, giant slip n slide, huge paddling pools and beach zone! Plus, every day ends with a foam party. But why stop at one party when you can have a silent disco too?! A value packed, totally tropical day filled with adventure and play is waiting for you.
Website: https://avonvalley.co.uk/events/summer-day-out/
Opening Times: 10:30 – 17:00
Tickets: £12:00 - £17:00 (see website for details)
Taylormania at the Forum
When: 9th August 2025
Where: 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG
What: Calling all Swifties, come and enjoy all the hits from award-winning Taylor tribute act Katy Ellis. She promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
Website: https://bathforum.co.uk/whats-on/16/taylor-swift-eras-the-ultimate-tribute/taylormania
Opening Times: 19:00 – 11:00
Tickets: £28.50
Team Bath Tribe
When: 21st July 2025 – 2nd August 2025
Where: Sports Training Village, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY.
What: Learn new skills, attempt new activities and meet new friends during the school holidays with Team Bath. If you’re an aspiring Netball player, a talented tennis player, or want to discover your passion then this is the place to find it!
Website: https://www.teambath.com/tribe-schools/holiday-activities/
Opening Times: Mon – Fri - 09:00 – 16:00
Tickets: £40.00 per session
Ultimate Activity Camp
When: 14th July 2025 – 22nd August 2025
Where: Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH
What: Start your adventure through a mixture of sports, games and crafts. Children aged 4 - 14 can enjoy over 40 activities including favourites such as swimming, tennis and basketball.
Opening Times: 8:30 – 16:30
Tickets: from £52.25 (see website for more details)
Young Fundraisers Challenge with Bath Cats and Dogs Home
When: Throughout the Summer Holiday 2025
Where: RSPCA Bath & District Branch, The Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AZ
What: Challenge your child to fundraise for Bath Cats and Dogs Home this summer. There are plenty of suggested challenges they can complete or something original, and all successful participants will receive a special embroidered badge to make them feel proud.
Website: https://www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/events/young-fundraisers-challenge
