Time out I
t’s only two weeks long in total, but the Easter holidays can seem endless if the kids are bored. Luckily for you, some of Bath’s top attractions have come to the
rescue and put on a variety of Easter activities that will amuse your little ones, and help you to enjoy spending time with them
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Roman Baths One of the UKs most visited tourist attractions, and it’s right on our doorstep. Visit the Sacred
Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bathhouse, and the museum. What’s On This Easter Treasuring The Past, 11 Apr 10.00am- 1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.00pm. Make treasure boxes and learn about historical preservation at the same time. Love Your Museum Weekend, 29 Apr-2 May, 10.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.00pm. A variety of bank holiday activities including meeting costumed characters and making laurel wreaths. Did you know? Get hold of one of the children’s audioguides, read by children’s author Michael Rosen, to help bring to life the stories of the baths. Visiting Details Jan-Feb 9.30am-5.30pm, Mar-June 9.00am-6.00pm, July-Aug 9.00am-10pm, Sept-Oct 9.00am-5.00pm, Nov-Dec 9.30am-4.30pm. £12.00 (£12.50 Jun-Aug) adult, £10.50 concs, £7.80 children, £35 family ticket (two adults, four children). tel: 1225 477785;
www.romanbaths.co.uk
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
A short distance from Bath lies the remains of this ancient castle. Occupied for 300 years by the Hungerford family their often gruesome tale is told through a free audio-tour. Did you know? If your boys are all slugs and snails and puppy dogs tails then they’ll love the fact that this castle has the largest collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain. Visiting Details Jan-Mar 10:00am-4:00pm, Apr-Jun 10:00am-5:00pm, Jul-Aug 10:00am- 6:00pm, Sep 10:00am-5:00pm, Oct 10:00am-4:00.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Plenty of space for a game of Stick In The Mud at Prior Park
The beautiful garden set in a sweeping valley offers lots of things to explore and plenty of opportunity to run around. What’s On This Easter Easter Trail, 22nd-25th April. Follow the trail to claim your chocolate egg prize. Did You Know? Try the Bath Skyline, a six-mile circular route encompassing woodlands, meadows, an Iron Age hill fort, Roman settlements, 18th century follies and spectacular views. Visiting Details 1 Jan-6 Feb 11.00am-5:30pm, weekends only, 12 Feb 30 Oct 11:00am-5:30pm Nov-31 Dec 11:00-5:30pm weekends only. Adults £5.25, children £2.95, family ticket £13.45. tel: 01225 833422;
www.nationaltrust.org. uk/main/w-priorpark
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collections of trees in the world. What’s On This Easter Easter Challenge, 21-25 April, 10.30am- 4pm. Activities will send kids into the heart of the spring woodland to discover bursting buds and colours. Did You Know? Live music concerts are held here including Westlife, and Texas.
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www.mediaclash.co.uk Bath Life 27
Westonbirt Arboretum One of the most impressive
Prior Park Landscaped Garden
Visiting Details December-March, weekdays 9.00am- 5.00pm, weekends 8.00-5.00. April- November open till 8pm. Spring/summer, £8 adults, £7 concs, £3 children; autumn, £9 adults, £8 concs, £4 children; winter, £6 adults,£5 concs, £2 children. Under fives go free. tel: 01666 880220;
www.forestry.gov.uk
Meet the Romans at the Roman Baths
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