There’s a bumper schedule of activities for families to enjoy over the summer holidays at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.
Find out about Roman life at the Roman Baths and make an Iron Age roundhouse or laurel wreath to take home. Make some funky cardboard flip-flops or have a go at French knitting at the Fashion Museum. Or make your own artwork inspired by artist Mary Fedden at the Victoria Art Gallery.
Kevin Guy, Leader of the Council, said: “There are special activities happening at our museums every weekday over the summer holidays, so there’s plenty for families to choose from. Don’t forget that admission to the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery is free for Bath and North East Somerset residents, but it’s advisable to book your free tickets in advance.”
Roman Baths
Activities take place from 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm.
All activities included in admission price, no need to book. Advance booking advised for Roman Baths admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Before the Romans
Monday 25 to Friday 29 July
Find out about life in Britain before the Romans and make an Iron Age roundhouse to take home.
Brilliant Bathing
Monday 1 to Friday 5 August
Explore the archaeological site and create a pop-up Roman Baths.
Caesar’s Secrets
Monday 8 to Friday 12 August
Learn about Julius Caesar and have a go at writing messages with his secret code. Make your own laurel wreath.
Little Britannia
Monday 15 to Friday 19 August
Life as a child in Roman times was very different from today. Find out about school and family life in a Roman town.
Great Gorgon
Monday 22 to Friday 26 August
Discover the Gorgon myth and make a monster of a shield.
Heritage Hunters
Become a heritage hunter at the Roman Baths this summer!
Wednesdays 27 July to 24 August
Children aged 7 to 12 are invited to join us for free sessions on Wednesday mornings between 10am (drop off) and 12 noon (pick up). Explore the Roman Baths and find out about different aspects of Roman life. You will take home something that you made at each session.
For more information and to sign up, please email romanbaths_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk.
Heritage Hunters places are limited and these sessions must be booked in advance:
Heritage Hunters - Roman Life
Wednesday 27 July
Discover Roman daily life. Activities will include handling artefacts, dressing up, dyeing fabric and making weaving boards.
Heritage Hunters - Romans and Water
Wednesday 3 August
Explore the theme of water. Try your hand at watercolour paintings, have a go at Great Bath measuring and temperature testing.
Heritage Hunters - Roman Architecture
Wednesday 10 August
Find out more about architecture. Have a go at acanthus leaf decoration and create a 3D temple.
Heritage Hunters - Roman Words and Numbers
Wednesday 17 August
Learn all about numerals and Latin. Make a door plate and take part in a numbers trail.
Heritage Hunters - Roman Art
Wednesday 24 August
Find out about Roman mosaics and create some mosaic-themed objects such as a coaster.
Fashion Museum
Sessions take place at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm in the Assembly Rooms.
Free drop-in activity sessions, no need to book. Tickets required for the Fashion Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funky Flip-Flops
Tuesday 26 July
Explore beachwear items in the collection and make some funky cardboard flip-flops.
Summer Wear
Tuesday 2 August
Bring along a teddy and design a summer T-shirt or shorts for it.
Knitting Nancy or French Knitting
Tuesday 9 August
Have a go at this special knitting technique.
Summer Posies
Tuesday 16 August
Flowers have inspired fashion designers over the centuries. Create summer flower posies.
Pattern Play
Tuesday 23 August
Investigate pattern in fashion and explore how it appears on outfits. Use a variety of techniques and materials to create new patterns.
Victoria Art Gallery
Explore the Mary Fedden: Simple Pleasures exhibition and enjoy family friendly activities based on the show.
Sessions take place at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm.
Free activity sessions, no need to book. Tickets required to visit the Mary Fedden exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer Fruit Salad
Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 July
Artist Mary Fedden liked fruit. Have a go at drawing fruits and create a fruit salad.
Cats and Kittens
Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 August
Enjoy the work of Mary Fedden and create one of her cats.
Rooftop Views
Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 August
Explore our special exhibition and create a collage using tissue paper and pens.
Seashells, Seashells by the Seashore
Wednesday 17 and Friday 19 August
Create a seaside shell picture just like artist Mary Fedden.
Birds of a Feather
Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 August
Mary Fedden liked to feature birds in her work. Use pastels to create your own feathered friend.
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