School’s out for the Easter holidays - and keeping the kids entertained for two weeks can feel like a challenge. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our boredom-busting guide to family things to do in and around Bath. From outdoor adventures to creative activities, we’ve rounded up the best of the best, right here for you to peruse...

Easter Egg Hunt and Tea Party at the Bath Spa Hotel | Saturday 4 April, 11am – 3pm
A lovely Easter event where children can hunt for colourful eggs in the grounds, then swap their finds for real chocolate at the end. After the egg hunt, there will be a cosy tea party with sandwiches and sweet treats, along with tea and coffee for parents and guardians. Tickets £22.38 per child, booked via Eventbrite.

Easter Activities at The Roman Baths | Until Monday 20 April, 9am – 5pm
You’ll find a variety of activities on offer here over the holidays, including an Easter egg trail for younger ones, a drop-in craft activity to make a seed paper flower (7-10 April), a dig for replica Roman artefacts (from 7-10 April, £6) and the opportunity to experience the Great Bath by torchlight with a drink in hand during the late night opening over Easter weekend (3-6 April). Find more information and book tickets at: romanbaths.co.uk

The Great Garden Hunt at the American Museum & Gardens 
 Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April, 10am – 5pm
There’s plenty of Easter excitement to be had in this family trail set among the tulips and springtime blossom. There will also be craft activities in the Coach House every day and a family trail in the Manor House too. Book tickets at: americanmuseum.org

Easter at Dyrham Park
Until Sunday 19 April, 10am – 5pm
Get the whole family together for an adventure through the parkland as you don your bunny ears to search for the activity stations which include games and challenges. Find more information at: nationaltrust.org.uk

Recipes

Lemon Drizzle Traybake

The long Easter weekend is upon us and chocolate will no doubt dictate the theme of your sweet treats. Refresh your palate along the way with this sweet/citrussy traybake, perfect as an afternoon treat with a cuppa but equally good served as a dessert with whipped or clotted cream.

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Weekend Wines

Easter Wines

Whether you’re hosting a long, lazy lunch, gathering around the table with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment in the spring sunshine, there's no better time to open something special. 

Great Wine Co. recommends:

Champagne Brut Grande Réserve Premier Cru Gobillard | £28

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester Wines | £16.65

La Galinière Merlot Château du Donjon | £12.20

greatwine.co.uk

Inspired by an Oyster Perpetual watch from 1931, the Rolex Perpetual 1908 features a sleek, intense white dial graced with Arabic numerals 3, 9 and 12, and faceted index hour markers. Crafted from 18ct gold and fitted on a leather strap, the 1908 combines quintessential watchmaking expertise with Rolex’s aesthetic heritage.

Rolex 1908 39 mm, 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish | £22,950

mallory-jewellers.com

Whistles Taupe Funnel Neck Parka Jacket, £199 | whistles.com

1 New Bond St, Buildings, Bath BA1 1BL

Seasalt Cornwall Armeria Paper Sun Hat, £32.95 | seasaltcornwall.com
5 New Bond St, Bath BA1 1BE

NRBY Amala Ikat Heart Printed Top, £99 | nrbyclothing.com
32 Milsom St, Bath BA1 1DG

Next Chocolate Brown Coffee Club Sweatshirt, £30 | next.co.uk
50-53 Southgate St, Bath BA1 1TG

Finisterre Women's Awen Jogger, £85 | finisterre.com
27 High St, Bath BA1 5AJ

Cambridge Satchel The Mini, £185 | cambridgesatchel.com
2 New Bond St, Bath BA1 1BL

JW PEI Orla Weave Bag, Anthropologie, £130 | anthropologie.com
1-4 New Bond St, Bath BA1 1BE

Piglet In Bed, Sandstone Red Pembroke Stripe Linen Blend Housecoat, £199 | pigletinbed.com
20 Old Bond St, Bath BA1 1BP

Inspired by the much‑loved plaque at Highgrove Gardens and featured in The King's Foundation and Prime Video's documentary, Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision. 

This slate plaque makes a perfect addition to chicken coops,
garden walls, gates, or patios.

All proceeds from the Highgrove shop support the work of The King’s Foundation.

'Cluckingham Palace' Slate Garden Sign | £19.95

highgrovegardens.com

Wild Swimmers is a locally made folk horror set and filmed along the River Avon and in Bath. Director Ric Rawlins debuted his sophomore film at the Bath Film Festival in 2025.

When wild swimmers begin vanishing without trace, journalism student Deji decides to investigate. But the further downstream she goes, the more the old stories resurface – and when the river turns red, it’s time to start swimming.

This screening will be following by a Q&A with Bath-based
Writer and Director Ric Rawlins.

Sunday 5 April, 6pm | St Michael's Pl, Bath BA1 1SF

Wild Swimmers + Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets

Judith Brenner is a contemporary artist living and working in London. Brenner’s abstract paintings use the notion of alchemy to respond to her
environment and life experiences.

On a search for strength and freedom, she channels the immediacy of mark-making from life- drawing, sketches, and collages into abstraction. She strives to convert the energy, emotion and movement that the human body generates, especially through the medium of dance.

Roseberry Road Studios plan a varied and vibrant programme of exhibitions throughout the year showing thought provoking artwork, giving artists from both the local area and abroad an opportunity to showcase their work without the expense of a
commercial gallery.

Roseberry Road Studios, 25-28 Roseberry Road, Bath BA2 3DX

Private view: 9 April, 6 - 8.30pm 

roseberryroadstudios.com

Perfume Making Half Day Workshop- 17, 25 April, 8 May 2.30pm - 5pm

Why not try your hand at making your own personal fragrance this spring, and join Parterre for a creative, hands-on session. Informative and engaging, these half day workshops cover a bit of theory about the olfactive families and perfume fundamentals. Then, working with high quality oils, you will be expertly guided through the process of designing and blending, and by the end of the afternoon you will have a 50ml bottle of perfume to take home and enjoy. £120pp

Mini Perfume Making Workshop- 15 April, 7 May 11.15am - 12.30pm
These fun, hands-on mini workshops are a great way to enjoy some creative time with friends. You will learn the basics of perfume creation and by lunchtime each of you will have a simple perfume (10ml bottle) that you have made yourself. £38pp

All workshops are held in central Bath and run by niche, luxury perfume house, Parterre Fragrances. Private workshops can also be arranged and Gift Cards are available. 

To find out more and to book visit parterrefragrances.com

Parterre Fragrances, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2

Refresh your skincare ritual with Lead Therapist Hannah , explore the Skin by Bramley Collection and discover tips to sweep away winter and welcome fresh radiant skin.

How to give your skin a spring clean using the 3 cleansers and exfoliates , particularly the Bramley Apple Peel AHA.Product demos most effective for your skin.Individual advice and answers to your questions.

Each guest will receive a Bramley treat and a peek at the Spring Skin Kit, the perfect way to simplify your daily routine.

Thursday 16 April | 4pm-6pm Bramley, Shires Yard Bath
Free event , booking required , places limited

eventbrite.com/e/spring-skin-clean

bramleyproducts.co.uk

Bathampton Art Groups’ famous Annual Spring Exhibition will feature up to 100 works from local artists to admire, delight, or even buy! Visitors can enjoy a tea or coffee and a homemade cake or snack, have a shot at the tombola or watch a painting demonstration. Doors open at 10am with professional judging taking place in Landscape, Still Life and Portrait categories. Visitors can vote for their favourite painting too.

Free entry | bathamptonart.com | 10am – 5pm, Bathampton Village Hall
Holcombe Lane Bathampton

Image: Brent King, The Peak District

Join the La Terra team for this special evening featuring Andrew Kinsman inside the world of art with some great wine of Sicily and matching food.

Artist and musician Andrew Kinsman sold his first piece of artwork at the age of 12 and in the intervening years has not only painted commissions for celebrities and royalty but has also performed with English Rock Band Kasabian and recorded soundtracks and albums with NoelGallagher. What an incredible CV. Andrew has mastered the art of creating a 'moment in time‘ culminating in a commission by the Royal Mail to paint a series of stamps commemorating 150 years of League football featuring Sir Bobby Moore, George Best and Dennis Law.

Andrew now lives in Italy where get lots of inspiration and continues to practice art passionately, dedicating his time equally to advancing his musical career and acquiring reputable art commissions. Andrew finds most captivating - and which still influences his painting to this day - is the ability to create a snapshot of real life... to create, in painting, the surroundings, emotions and thoughts present in a single moment. Andrew has mastered the art of creating a 'moment in time'.

Arrival drink at 7.30pm · A four-course meal £95.00 per person
 Matching wine flight to accompany each course has been carefully paired

To book, email vito@vsvino.co.uk or call 01225 482070

2 John St, BA1 2JL | laterra.co.uk | andrewkinsman.com

Bath Rugby Foundation are thrilled to announce that Johann van Graan, Head of Bath Rugby, will headline their Annual Fundraising Dinner on Thursday 30th April 2026.

Fresh from leading Bath Rugby to three major trophies, Johann will share exclusive insights into how he built a winning culture rooted in family and belonging - the same values that drive the work done at Bath Rugby Foundation.

This special evening will combine inspiration, impact and generosity - all in support of changing young lives across Bath and beyond.

Seats are strictly limited, and demand will be high. Book now for an unforgettable night with Johann van Graan and Bath Rugby Foundation.

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath, Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BJ | £175 per person (Ticket price includes: A three-course meal and welcome drink by The Ivy)

Bath Rugby Foundation help over 5,500 children and young people every year. Your support on the night will help them continue changing young lives in our community.

bathrugbyfoundation.com

Living with constant pain can make even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming. Although chronic pain is often invisible to others, its impact is very real. With the right support and information it is possible to improve your quality of life.

Join us for an informative pain management educational event. If you live with chronic pain, you may find everyday activities difficult and feel that others don’t fully understand what you’re going through.

This session aims to provide practical guidance, expert insight and reassurance.

6.30pm - 8pm | Combe Grove, Brassknocker Hill, Bath BA2 7HS

sulishospital.com

Fancy getting a bit wild this June?

Artist and creativity guide Georgie Mason is hosting her Wild Creative Weekend retreat this June ~ three nights in the woods near Bath that are equal parts nourishing, playful and properly restorative.

Set in the beautiful Campwell Woods in Somerset, the weekend blends intuitive painting workshops, a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, wild foraging and cooking, nervous system yoga and ridiculously good food prepared by Somerset chef Laura Rose.

You'll leave with a large canvas ready to hang at home and, if last year's guests are anything to go by, feeling genuinely reconnected to yourself.

No creative experience needed. From £625pp. Early bird tickets have sold out and last spaces are going ~ find out more and book at
georgiemason.co.uk/wild-creative-weekend

12–15 June 2026 | Campwell Woods, Somerset
(10 mins from Bath, under 2hrs from London)

If you, or a business that you know, might be interested in entering Bath Dragons 2026 to win £20,000 worth of business support and £5,000 cash please enter using the link below.

Entry Criteria:

📍 Your business is in BANES or within 10 miles of Bath

®️ Your business is a registered company

📆 You have been trading for two years or more

💷 Your turnover is £100,000 or more

⭐ Enter here: eu1.com/bath-dragons

Mogers Drewett are delighted to partner with Richardson Swift, South West Business Finance and The Business Exchange South West on this year's exciting Bath Dragons business to business competition.

‘The smallest garden centre with the biggest heart’ is celebrating 5 years since it launched in Royal Victoria Park back in 2021. 

The Urban Garden is not just any garden centre but a social enterprise working closely with the local community in Bath. All profits are reinvested back into the training of local adults who are unemployed and/or struggling with their mental health.

These invaluable courses help to improve their mental health and wellbeing as well as help many back into work. Over the past 5 years, over 80 trainees have taken part in the free courses and programmes.

Training coordinator Sophia Rowe says, ‘It has been a joy to watch people grow in skills and confidence, and improve their mental wellbeing. Friendships have been made and people have been inspired to follow new paths in horticulture’.

This is truly a community focussed enterprise, with over 200 local people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities volunteering since it opened. It is abundantly clear how much The Urban Garden is loved by visitors and volunteers alike.

The Urban Garden Marlborough Buildings, Bath BA1 2LZ

theurbangarden.org.uk

Marmalade House Design is an award-winning, professional furniture painting and design company, based in Bath. It specialises in French and Gustavian finishes that include the layering of colours, distressed paintwork and lime-washing as well as gilding, colour-washing for ageing and waxing services. The focus is all about colour and style and how that fits into a customer’s home. The team of trained interior designers also offer a design and styling service that brings together the client’s style and aspirations for change. For those who prefer to do everything themselves, the company also offers popular training courses on how to paint furniture to professional standards, and the use of colour within your home. Run by Vanessa Sayce, Marmalade House Design is an established, friendly company that has its clients’ interests at heart, whatever changes they would like to make, and at whatever scale.

Tel:07733 263844 Web: marmaladehousedesign.com

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