GHH Newspaper Issue 5 Jan 25 - Flipbook - Page 21
Family Favourites
Bath blends history with engaging activities. Kids will love exploring the Roman Baths,
imagining life in ancient times, and dressing up in togas. The city’s compact, walkable
centre makes sightseeing easy, with plenty of green spaces like Royal Victoria Park for
picnics and play. Interactive museums, boat trips on the River Avon, and the chance to
spot famous landmarks from a hop-on-hop-off bus keep everyone entertained. Plus,
the beautiful architecture and charming streets provide a picturesque backdrop for
memorable family photos.
Here’s a round up of our top 5 favourite family things to-do and to-see...
The Roman Baths - Children can explore ancient Roman life, dress up, and see history
brought to life at the fascinating Roman Baths. Michael Rosen narrates a specially
adapted audio guide complete with Roman characters and stories.
No. 1 Royal Crescent - Decorated and furnished as it might have been during the period
1776-1796, the rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what
life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs.
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour - offers an easy way to see Bath’s sights, letting families
explore at their own pace with the added excitement of sitting on the
top deck of a bus!
Museum of Bath at Work - The past, present and future of Bath’s working life.
Fascinating displays include a reconstructed Bath Stone mine, 19th century soft drinks
factory, Victorian engineering works, ironmonger’s shop, 1914 Horstman car and an
1851 Bath Chair.
Royal Victoria Park - Offers 57 acres of green space with botanical gardens, duck pond,
mini-golf and a vast adventurous playground with climbing frames, zip wires and plenty
of space for everyone.
@alldadstalk
22
