THERE’S lots for families to enjoy at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath this February Half Term holiday.

Together, The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery offer a fun and creative programme designed to entertain, inspire and encourage new discoveries.

Whether your little ones prefer digging for ancient artefacts or unleashing their artistic flair, there’s plenty to spark imaginations, keep hands busy, and make memories that last long after the holidays end this February.

At The Roman Baths, young explorers can travel back 2,000 years and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Roman Britain.

A new Poster Power! exhibition charts 200 years of British poster design at the Victoria Art Gallery.
A new Poster Power! exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery charts 200 years of British poster design. (Bath & North East Somerset Council)

Families can wander through the atmospheric ancient site, meet costumed Roman characters around the steaming Great Bath, and enjoy free audio guides, including a lively children’s version narrated by beloved British author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen.

Throughout the week, free drop‑in craft sessions (Monday to Friday) invite children to get creative by making decorations inspired by the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

A visit can be rounded off in style with afternoon tea in the Pump Room, complete with sandwiches, cakes, scones and the option of bubbles for grown‑ups.

Young explorers can travel back 2,000 years and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Roman Britain.
Young explorers can travel back 2,000 years and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Roman Britain. (Bath & North East Somerset Council)

Over at the Victoria Art Gallery, creativity takes centre stage with family‑friendly activities inspired by Poster Power!, a new exhibition charting 200 years of British poster design.

Families can also pick up a free children’s trail and enjoy a playful “find the letter” challenge together, looking closely at the fonts and typography throughout the exhibition to spot them all.

For school‑aged children, there’s also the chance to enter a travel poster design competition with winners from both primary and secondary categories having their creations displayed in the exhibition.

The free‑to‑visit Upper Gallery provides a peaceful space for families to explore Bath & North East Somerset Council’s art collection.

During half term, the new ‘Art School… in a trail!’ invites children aged nine years and above and their families to discover the collection through playful challenges and creative missions.

Running from February 14 to 22 as part of a national Kids in Museums initiative, the trail encourages visitors to look at art in new ways and will be rewarded with an Art School sticker.

Winners of a travel poster design competition will have their creations displayed in the exhibition.
Winners of a travel poster design competition will have their creations displayed in the exhibition. (Bath & North East Somerset Council)

Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for economic and cultural sustainable development, said: “Half term should always come with a dash of discovery and a sprinkling of fun, and The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery deliver both in style.

“Whether families want to dig like archaeologists, meet a Roman, climb aboard a mini train or simply enjoy a slice of cake in the Pump Room, there’s plenty to keep everyone smiling. We’re excited to welcome visitors for a week full of memory‑making.”

A range of flexible family tickets offers great value, whether you’re visiting as one adult with several children or a larger group. Children aged five and under go free, and visitors aged six to 18 are covered by the reduced child ticket. Book online in advance to save £2 per person.