A variety of fun activities are on offer during the summer holidays at Bath’s local heritage attractions.
From 23rd July to 30th August in Bath, the Council-run attractions are hosting a number of craft and activity sessions for the whole family to enjoy. There are chances to learn about your local history at the Roman Baths, create sporting and royal designs at the Fashion Museum, and let the children channel their inspiration into art at the Victoria Art Gallery.
Councillor Cherry Beath (Lib-Dem, Combe Down), Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development, said: “This year Bath & North East Somerset Council’s heritage attractions are staging more fun family events than ever before – we’ve even scheduled an extra week to fit in the 18 different fun activities!
“We welcome all families to come along and join in with our summer celebrations – particularly with those fun activities where you can keep the children entertained for free.”
Admission to Bath & North East Somerset Council’s family drop-in events at the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum is free to local residents on production of a Discovery Card. The Fashion Museum events are also free to National Trust members. Normal entry prices apply to everyone else.
Residents of Bath & North East Somerset Council can apply for a Discovery Card by taking along two forms of ID to the following Council buildings: the Roman Baths; Riverside in Keynsham; The Hollies in Midsomer Norton and also the Discovery Card point in the new One Stop Shop at Lewis House, Bath.
All the Young @ Art Club activities at the Victoria Art Gallery are suitable for age 3 to 11 years, cost £3.75 per child and must be booked in advance on 01225 477233.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Roman Baths events (10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm):
- Monday 23 July; Toga parade – Enjoy dressing up in togas and tunics and parading by the Great Bath.
- Monday 30 July; Sporting challenge – Discover the sports that the Romans enjoyed.
- Monday 6 August; Victorious Romans – Find out about Roman soldiers and make a shield.
- Monday 13 August; At the mercy of the gods – Investigate Roman gods and goddesses and make Minerva’s wise owl.
- Monday 20 August; Scribbling scribes – Learn some Roman language and make a Roman bookmark.
- Monday 27 August; Mosaic mash-up – Create a medley of mosaic.
Fashion Museum events (10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm):
- Tuesday 24 July; Photo finish – Create a sports themed picture frame.
- Tuesday 31 July; Kingsize – Make king-size queens and kings.
- Tuesday 7 August; Flag up fashion – Design and make a flag for your favourite team.
- Tuesday 14 August; Chain reaction – Create a royal chain of office.
- Tuesday 21 August; Racing ahead – Design a fashionable hat for the races.
- Tuesday 27 August; Fan-tastic – Learn the language of fans and make a fantastic fan.
Victoria Art Gallery events (10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm):
- Thursday 26 July; Lighting up 2012 – Design and make a model torch ready for the opening night.
- Thursday 2 August; Faster, higher, stronger – Make a sporty scene.
- Thursday 9 August; Magical machines – Enjoy the Gallery’s special ‘Automata’ exhibition and create a magical machine.
- Thursday 16 August; A Victorian day by the sea – Dress up in Victorian costume and make a Victorian bather.
- Thursday 23 August; Seaside special – Use rubbings and textures to create a summer seaside scene.
- Thursday 30 August; Jump for joy – Make jointed figures.
For more details of heritage events including listings and website links for the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery, visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents.
