Bath Life

Family Fun

Until 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

Until 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

15 August
Regency Day at Stourhead House
Join costumed re-enactors from Farthingale of Bath for a Regency promenade to Stourhead house. Enjoy music in the saloon, dancing demonstrations in the Picture Gallery and learn the tricks of Regency card games.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

16 August
Fancy Dress workshop: Pirates and Princesses
The Makery on Walcot Street will be getting creative with lots of sparkles for the princesses, and Jack-Sparrow accessories for the pirates! 1.5 hours of fancy-dress-making = guaranteed fun! www.themakeryonline.co.uk

18 – 22 August
Oliver Twist
By turns comic and tragic, musical and dramatic, this powerful adaptation of Dickens’s classic novel, inspired by the vivid world of Victorian music-hall, is the perfect choice for the Theatre Royal’s much-acclaimed outdoor summer school, Storm on the Lawn. Prior Park College; 01225 448844

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

20 August
Be bright and bold
For 3-11 year olds. Enjoy working in bright and bold colours at the Victoria Art Gallery.
10.30-12.00 and 1.30-3.00; www.victoriagal.org.uk

21 August
Bath RUgby Family Festival
This is the first chance to meet the Bath Rugby team for the 2010/11 season and watch them warm up ahead of the big match. There will be a special guest appearance from Tractor Ted, plus numerous sporting events for all ages, bouncy castles, face painting and beer tasting. The Rec; www.bathrugby.com

23 – 27 August
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

27 August
Family 
Orienteering Day
Drop in between 12 noon-4pm. A fun afternoon for all the family orienteering around the park, using compasses and maps to find the treasure. £3 per family. Aimed at beginners. Normal admission applies. Dyrham Park; www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Model Magic
For 3-11 year olds. create magnificent models. at the Victoria Art Gallery. 10.30-12.00 and 1.30-3.00; www.victoriagal.org.uk

28 – 29 August
Chippenham River Festival
The Festival has something for each member of the family to take part in, with catering and non alcoholic refreshments on site and a picnic area set aside. Monkton Park, Chippenham; www.visit-chippenham-area.co.uk

29 August
Wild West Fun Day
In aid of Dorothy House, there will be live music, a BBQ, an auction, hair shaving and maybe even a few celebrities. 12pm-12am, The Curfew 11 Cleveland Place;
www.thecurfew.co.uk

11 September
Stories And Fables For Kids Who Like Sitting At Tables
New stories written and told by a 467 year old Middle Eastern storyteller (who looks and sounds a lot like award winning stand up comedian Patrick Monahan). The Egg Theatre; 01225 448844

16 September
Classic Jackanory
Join The Egg for an interactive session of Jackanory! Stories from around the world are brought to life by professional storyteller and Egg favourite Sheila Stansfield. Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years. 11 - 12am, The Egg Theatre.