Things to do in Bath with kids

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Top Things to Do in Bath with Kids

Roman Baths

This is the obvious one, but it’s worth doing right. Pick up the kids’ trail guide when you arrive — it’s actually good and keeps them engaged rather than just walking through. The Great Bath is genuinely impressive (the water really is hot), and letting them try on a Roman costume is the bit they’ll remember. The interactive museum shows how the Romans lived, and the evening torchlit tours (which run after regular hours) are genuinely atmospheric and better than the daytime rush.

Royal Victoria Park

Fifty-seven acres of parkland with proper things to do: adventure golf, a boating lake, a giant chess set, and a botanical garden. Admission to the gardens is free, and there’s space to just wander if the kids want to run around. The views of Royal Crescent from the park are good enough that adults won’t mind the visit.

Bath Canal

A straightforward walk along the towpath with ducks and swans. It’s calm and flat enough for kids who might get bored on longer hikes. The 18th-century waterway is pretty without being touristy, and there are spots to stop for a picnic or an ice cream.

Bath Maze

Kids’ maze located in a garden setting. It’s not enormous, so it won’t feel like you’re wandering for hours, but it’s fun enough for an afternoon activity — problem-solving without screens.

Bath Abbey

The last great medieval cathedral built in England (that’s the fact that usually gets their attention). The fan-vaulted ceiling is genuinely beautiful, and it’s central enough that you can visit as part of a broader city walk without making it a separate trip. Under-10s often find it impressive; teenagers less so unless they’re into architecture.

Bath City Farm

A working community farm in the middle of the city with pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and an orchard. It’s been running since 1995 and attracts thousands of families a year. The farm runs educational programs and has volunteer opportunities if you’re staying longer.

Royal Crescent & Georgian architecture

Walk through the crescent itself (it’s free), and mention that this is where Bridgerton filmed if that’s relevant to your crew. No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum showing 18th-century life if the kids are interested — but honestly, the walk and the views are enough.

Jane Austen Centre

If anyone in the family reads or watches Austen adaptations, the exhibits here walk you through her life in Bath and the places that inspired her novels. The Regency Tea Room does traditional afternoon tea — a good rainy-day activity.

Bath Skyline Walk

For the more active kids, this walking trail stretches across miles of countryside around Bath with wooded valleys and historical landmarks. It’s easy to follow, with options for guided tours or solo walks. Some sections have steep climbs, but the views are worth it.

Ghost tour after dark

Older kids (10+) might enjoy a guided ghost tour — it’s part history, part spooky storytelling through Bath’s cobbled streets. It’s not graphic, and it’s a decent way to see the city after the day-trippers have left.

Victoria Art Gallery

Art from the 16th century to present day, with exhibits that change regularly so there’s always something new. It’s free to enter and housed in a beautiful 18th-century building, so even if the kids don’t love the art, the space itself is nice.

Holburne Museum

Another art museum with collections and interactive activities designed for kids. The walled garden and garden café are peaceful if you need a break from the city streets.

Pulteney Bridge & river walks

Built in 1774, this bridge spans the River Avon and offers panoramic views of the weir, Bath Rugby Stadium and other landmarks. Walk across it as part of a longer river towpath walk, or do a self-guided treasure hunt that uses the bridge as one stop.

Bath Rugby

If anyone’s into rugby, catch a match at the Recreation Ground. Bath Rugby is one of the most successful teams in English rugby history, founded in 1865 (originally as Bath Football Club by the Lansdown Cricket Club as a winter activity). The stadium is in the city centre and easy to reach.

🏨 Where to Stay in Bath

• Splurge: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa — right in Royal Crescent itself with Georgian elegance — worth it if you want the full Bath experience for a night.
• Budget: The Z Hotel Bath — compact rooms but clean, moments from the Roman Baths, and easier on the budget.

Ready to Go?

Bath is one of those places that actually works well with kids, partly because it’s compact, partly because there’s enough variety that you’re not trapped in a museum the whole time. Pick a few of the above, plan for a rainy-day backup (the museums are good for that), and you’ll have a decent day.

Go on — book the train and take the kids.

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