Visitors to the Roman Baths this autumn will be able to take part in a new time-travelling adventure, thanks to a partnership with the book Auntie Medusa and Me by Marie Basting.
Solving the Medusa Mystery at the Roman Baths | Photo © B&NES Council
Silvia was just an ordinary child until she wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess. And, if that wasn’t enough, now the gorgon Medusa wants her head back – and she has chosen Silvia to find it.
Families will be given the challenge to help Silvia on her quest to find Medusa’s head. Follow the Medusa Mystery trail through The Roman Baths, decipher the clues, and see if you can discover where the snake-haired head is hidden.
Filled with fun facts, mythic monsters, and a legendary goddess or two, this all-new trail will make a family day out to remember.
The trail is included in Roman Baths admission, and available to pick up near the ticket desk.
Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic & Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “The Medusa Mystery trail at The Roman Baths is a wonderful way to engage children and families with our city’s rich Roman heritage.
“By blending history with the excitement of mythology, the trail offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.
“We’re delighted to be working with Marie Basting and Chicken House Books to bring the trail to life.”
The trail is now available at The Roman Baths until Sunday 1st December 2024.
The books My Family and Other Romans and Auntie Medusa and Me by Marie Basting are available to purchase from The Roman Baths shop.
The trail was produced in partnership with Chicken House Books and illustrator Flavia Sorrentino.
