December 2022
Aladdin comes to Bath
Wishing for the best family pantomime this Christmas? Your wish is our command! The amazing story of a boy, a lamp, and a genie returns to spread magic across the Theatre Royal Bath stage this Christmas! TV and West End star Tom Lister (Emmerdale, 42nd Street) stars as the wicked Abanazar, with award-winning Bath pantomime legend Jon Monie and dame extraordinaire Nick Wilton (EastEnders) returning for more festive fun in a brand new pantomime packed full of enchanting story, side-splitting comedy, exotic settings, dazzling special effects,…
Find out more »Dick Whittington
Don’t miss the hilarious fun-filled, brand new, family pantomime Dick Whittington! Dick Whittington is the purrrfect pantomime adventure, as we follow our hero to seek his fame, fortune, and happiness in London Town! With help from the magical Fairy Bowbells and his trusty feline friend – what could possibly go wrong? Join Yeovil favourites Gordon Cooper and Jack Glanville to find out! With an action-packed story, spectacular sets and costumes, amazing special effects and a genuinely funny script Dick Whittington…
Find out more »Festive Foliage – Family Holiday Activity
A lovely opportunity to work with your child or children on a beautifully festive arrangement to adorn your home this Christmas! Each child will be provided with materials to make one decoration to take home. £2 per child with a discounted price of £1 for any children who are eligible for free school meals. To secure a place, please book on Eventbrite. Why not make the most of your visit by exploring the Cathedral with our Christmas Trail leaflet too?…
Find out more »February 2023
Colour and Light – Family Holiday Activities at Wells Cathedral
Brighten up the February holiday with these workshops for children and their parents or carers – all designed to bring colour and light to the dullest of winter days! Wednesday 15th February: Create a stained-glass effect picture Thursday 16th February: Create a colourful candle holder Friday 17th February: Try your hand at illuminated lettering To secure places, please book via wellscathedral.eventbrite.co.uk £2 per child / £1 per child if eligible for free school meals. Accompanying adults free. Each child will be…
Find out more »April 2023
Easter Holidays at The Bishop’s Palace
Easter Family Fun at The Bishop's Palace & Gardens Easter Holidays Trail (1st – 14th April, 9.30am-5.30pm) The Easter Holiday fun kicks off with the 'Let's Bug Out' Trail (1st-14th April) where intrepid explorers will explore the 14 acres of stunning gardens in search of bugs and creepy crawlies! Easter Holidays Storytelling (4th & 11th April, 11am & 1.30pm) Celebrate the arrival of spring with family fun and spring stories in the magical setting of The Bishop's Palace with storyteller…
Find out more »May 2023
Thinking differently about diversity – art exhibition
‘Thinking differently about diversity’ is an audiovisual exhibition of artwork by people whose minds work ‘differently,’ exploring the role and value of diversity in both nature and society. Created as part of a Gloucestershire-wide community engagement project co-produced by Forestry England and Artspace Cinderford, the exhibition will take place in the Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt Arboretum. Entry to the exhibition is free with day admission to Westonbirt, and visitors are welcome to drop in anytime between 01 May and…
Find out more »May Half-Term at The Bishop’s Palace
There are plenty of events to keep families busy at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens this May Half-Term. Spring Scavenger Hunt (27th May – 4th June, 9.30am-5.30pm) - Experience the magic of Spring as you explore the beautiful Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. Keep your eyes peeled for the first signs of the spring sprouting across the 14-acres of RHS Partner gardens. Family Storytelling (30th May, 11am & 12.30pm) - Join master storyteller Beth Webb this May half-term, as she captivates…
Find out more »July 2023
Supersonic Brick Day
A huge new LEGO® brick event is coming to Aerospace Bristol on Saturday 15th July 2023. As well as stepping aboard Concorde and enjoying everything else the museum has to offer, Supersonic Brick Day is your chance to explore 3 zones of incredible LEGO® displays and get hands-on with interactive activities - from LEGO® graffiti walls to car building, flower building, and even robot wars. Discover trains and remote control cars in the Wheels in Motion Zone. Explore architecture and…
Find out more »October 2023
Concorde20 Half Term
Join Aerospace Bristol this October half term to mark the 20th anniversary of Concorde’s final flight. Family Concorde tours Step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly and learn all about the supersonic aircraft during family friendly Concorde tours. Journey to Mach 2 As part of your visit watch on as Alpha Foxtrot’s restored Machmeter climbs to Concorde’s cruise speed of twice the speed of sound, enabling a flight time from New York in under 3 hours. Supersonic sound activities…
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Fayre and Animal Blessing
We will be holding our annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December and Sunday 3rd December. We have a super collection of stalls featuring hand crafted goods, the tranquil setting of Ferne makes Christmas shopping a pleasure. Why not make a day of it and enjoy a meal at Nina’s. Join us and our barn animals for our annual animal blessing on the evening of Saturday 2nd December.
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