01 Jun 2016
Families can enjoy an array of fun activities this summer at the Bath & North East Somerset Council-run Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery. All activities are either free or included in the admission price.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Roman Baths
Tuesday Times Tables
Tuesdays, 12 July-23 August, 6pm-8pm
Included in admission price
This series of evening sessions looks at objects from the Roman Baths' collections. There will be opportunities for handling original artefacts.
Togas and Tunics
Monday 25 July, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Find out how the Romans dressed in our summer holiday family activity.
Legio
Monday 1 August, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Investigate the Roman army and make a shield.
Gem
Monday 8 August, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Explore the gems found in the hot spring and make some great designs.
Little Britannia
Monday 15 August, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Investigate life as a child in Roman times.
Curious Coins
Monday 22 August, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Find out about some of the Roman Baths' special coins.
Fashion Museum
Best Foot Forward
Tuesday 26 July, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Explore footwear and design some shoes to help decorate our Fashion Floor. Draw around your shoes on giant paper, adding your own design.
Up Front
Tuesday 2 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Find out about the waistcoat and create a special waistcoat design.
Fan-tastic
Tuesday 9 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Discover the beautiful fans on display and make a fan-tastic fan.
Hand in Glove
Tuesday 16 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Marvel at some of the amazing gloves on display and create your own design.
Black and White
Tuesday 23 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Explore 60s design and make a two-tone design fit for the Swinging 60s.
Victoria Art Gallery
Pots and Plates
Wednesday 27 July, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Create patterns and shapes using pastels and tissue paper. For 3 to 6 year olds.
Criss Cross
Friday 29 July, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Design and make a mini cross-stitch. For 6 to 11 year olds.
Puppet People
Wednesday 3 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Use collage to create a character from a wooden spoon. For 3 to 6 year olds.
Book Ends
Friday 5 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Design a scrapbook or a sketchbook. For 6 to 11 year olds.
Fruits of the Season
Wednesday 10 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Make a fruit picture using printing techniques. For 3 to 6 year olds.
Tree of Life
Friday 12 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Explore trees in art and make a 3D tree. For 6 to 11 year olds.
Crazy Cats
Wednesday 17 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Make collage cats using plates, tissue, pastels and card. For 3 to 6 year olds.
Art Lit Up
Friday 19 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Create a candle holder using model magic. For 6 to 11 year olds.
Deep Blue Sea
Wednesday 24 August, 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm
Free activity, no need to book
Draw imaginary sea creatures from the deep using pastels, pencils and pens. For 3 to 6 year olds.
