Things for the family to do in Bath during the holidays

5 family activities in BATH

SUMMER SUNDAYS

A vibrant tapestry of events unfolds every Sunday in August to celebrate Summer in Bath. Join charities such as Julian House, Share and Repair, Transition Bath and Bath Astronomers for creative charity pop-ups on Milsom Street. Keep an eye out for flashmobs, choirs, colouring in, and woodland creatures on stilts. A full schedule of the events and activities is available at welcometobath.co.uk/summer-sundays/

WYLDE CREATURES

Discover 21 beautiful hand-drawn animals on the benches by Bath Abbey. Each animal has been specially selected for its ecological significance and is native to Bath. From curious foxes, to elusive otters and impressive peregrine falcons, these colourful additions promise unexpected delight for all who wander by. welcometobath.co.uk/bath-bids-biodiversity-bench-project/

DOODLE DAYS

Head to Southgate to see the phone box covered in Mr Doodle's graphic monochrome designs. Visit the Holburne Museum to see his personal sketchbooks and be amazed by the designs spilling out from the gallery to the roof, stairs and even the lift! Rainy day? A Digital Doodling Online Workshop is available on August 10. holburne.org

ROMAN CRAFTING

The Roman Baths are very welcoming to families ioffering craft activities where children can make a Super Scroll – a type of book the Romans used or they can have a go at Caesar’s Secrets –by sending a coded message to their friends, just like Julius Caesar used to! romanbaths.co.uk

OUTDOOR THEATRE

Pitch up a picnic blanket and enjoy the spectacular gardens and valley views with some family-friendly drama at the American Museum. The Chaperhouse Theatre Company are performing Little Women and Beauty & the Beast this summer. Head to the website to secure tickets for August 8 and August 26. 6.30-8pm americanmuseum.org

Bath in Bloom (Image: Bath BID)

BATH IN BLOOM

This summer, Bath will be participating in Britain in Bloom, the biggest horticultural campaign in Europe. In 1964 Bath won the first ever Britain in Bloom competition and will be pushing out all the stops again this year. Explore these three areas of the city to embrace the family-friendly floral exhibits on offer