One of the biggest draws to the southwest is the huge volume of family friendly places and events to explore. From theatre to music, creativity to carnivals and a lot of nature - the Bath and Bristol area has something to offer families of all shapes and sizes.
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173 Annual Open Exhibition
12 Sep 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
Royal West of England Academy, Bristol
Autumn trail: Become a nature detective at Dyrham Park
17 Sep - 1 Nov
Dyrham Park, Bath
Moments of Light
1 Oct - 31 Dec
Dorothy House Hospice, Bradford-on-Avon
Pumpkin Patch
3 Oct - 31 Oct
Avon Valley Adventure Park, Bristol
What's in Store
3 Oct - 21 Nov
Chippenham Museum, Chippenham
Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies!
16 Oct - 1 Nov
The Roman Baths, Bath
Autumn Nature Trail
17 Oct - 1 Nov
Dorothy House Hospice, Bradford-on-Avon
Pumpkins in the Paddock
25 Oct - 31 Oct
Hartley Farm, Bradford-on-Avon
Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience
25 Oct - 1 Nov
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Dursley
Spooktacular half-term activities
26 Oct - 1 Nov
Clarks Village, Street
Standerwick Car Boot, Flea & Market
1 Nov, 6:30am - 12:30pm
Frome Market, Frome
Kids Swap Day
14 Nov, 10am - 2pm
Spitfire Hanger, Bristol
Christmas unwrapped at Dyrham Park
20 Nov to 3 Jan, except 24 & 25 Dec.
Dyrham Park, Bath
MC Grammar: The MIC DROP Tour
21 Nov, 12:45 - 3pm
Komedia, Bath
Frome Car Boot Sale
Last Sunday of the Month
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Shepton Mallet Sunday Market
Last Sunday of the month, 10am-3pm
Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet
