Bath Life

Family Fun

Until 18 JULY
Frome Festival
This exciting community festival comprises of music, literature, drama, comedy, films, photography, exhibitions, fashion, history and science; www.fromefestival.co.uk

16 – 20 JULY
SUMMER FUN WEEK
For a week the Museum of East Asian Art will be holding children’s workshops with a different theme each day; www.meaa.org.uk

17 July
CORSTON COUNTRY FAIR
Keynsham Band, Chuffy the Train, a roundabout, bouncy slide, many stalls; plus weaving, spinning and stone masonry demonstrations, dog show, tea and beer tents, cake stall, raffle and more. Proceeds will go to  the village hall, church, playing field and Buzz Club. From 2pm, Corston Playing Field.

MODERN CAUTIONARY TALES FOR CHILDREN II
Written and performed by Murray Lachlan Young, one of the UK’s foremost performance poets, and regular fixture on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live. The Egg Theatre; 01225 448844

Party in the Park Community Festival
Live music, entertainment, fete stalls, sumo wrestling and food. Beacon Field and Hall, Peasedown SJ; www.peasedownstjohnparishcouncil.gov.uk

18 JULY
Holburne Museum of Art Summer Fair
Held this year around the Cricket Pavilion at the Bath Recreation Ground. 2-4.30pm; 01225 315706

19 – 22 July, 2– 5 August & 23 – 26 August
World Cup Summer Camps
Whether you’re a budding Ronaldo, trying out for the school team or just love football, Coerver® Coaching Camps offer a unique programme of activities to make you a better player. Monkton Combe School; www.coerver.co.uk

22 JULY
JACKANORY LIVE with Martin Maudsley
This season the egg’s storytelling event for pre-schoolers and their parents returns on Thursdays with a host of exciting storytellers. So find a cushion and snuggle down for a story before naptime! The Egg; 01225 448844

23 July – 31 August
Kids go Free
Pop along to Westonbirt and make the most of their fun family activities, with free entry for children until 31 August. Westonbirt Arboretum; www.westonbirtproject.co.uk

23 – 24 JULY
Favourite Strings
Favourite Strings connects with children through dance and theatre wherever they are on their learning journey. Transporting, transforming, connecting, and enveloping, all from a ball of string. Egg Theatre; 01225 448844

26-30 July & 23-27 Aug
Creative Writing Summer Club
A creative writing summer club for Key Stage 3 children where they will learn all there is to know about writing fiction. Bath Central Library. 2-4pm; www.emmafowlerswriting.blogspot.com

26 – 30 July
Freedom Summer School
A drama workshop aimed at children between the ages of 7-16. St Matthews Church in Widcombe. 10am-4pm; www.freedomtheatre.co.uk

26 July – 22 August
Sportacus & Stephanie’s Animal Adventure
The official UK Sportacus and Stephanie will be bringing LazyTown to Longleat, making
special daily appearances followed by ‘Meet & Greet’ sessions for all children.Longleat;  01985 844400

29 July & 5, 12, 19, 26 August
Thursday Nature Trails
From bark rubbing to bug hunting, explore the wild side of the parkland at Dyrham Park. Meet at Visitor Reception. Normal admission applies; www.nationaltrust.org.uk