Indoor
Indoor Activities in Bath
Showing 1–13 of 13 indoor attractions in Bath
MuseumsThe Roman Baths
CinemasODEON Bath
MuseumsBath Abbey Vaults Museum
MuseumsThe Jane Austen Centre
MuseumsNo.1 Royal Crescent
MuseumsThe Holbourne Museum
MuseumsAmerican Museum & Gardens
MuseumsBath Postal Museum
Swimming PoolsBath Sports and Leisure Centre
CinemasThe Little Theatre Cinema
Indoor PlayActive Reality Bath
MuseumsBath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Swimming PoolsWrithlington Sports and Leisure Centre
Rainy Day Activities in Bath
Bath's reputation rests on things you look at, and the indoor family list follows the city's lead: of 12 listings, most are museums. The Roman Baths, The Holbourne Museum, Bath Abbey Vaults Museum and No.1 Royal Crescent make good afternoons for a child who reads the labels and hard work for one who does not. The counterweight is small but it exists. Active Reality Bath is there for children who need to move, and two cinemas, The Little Theatre Cinema and ODEON Bath, cover the afternoon when nobody has the energy for company. Knowing which child you have is most of the decision.
The city's indoor offer rewards looking rather than doing, so bring the child who is in the mood for that, or bring the other one somewhere built for running.
Indoor activities in Bath: FAQs
Who is this list really for?
Grown-ups and children who enjoy the same things at the same time. A museum-led list works beautifully with an older child who has started asking questions of their own, and it works badly with a toddler who wants to touch. Be honest about which you have on the day, because no amount of history will convert a child who came out wanting to run.
What should we check about older buildings before visiting?
Ask about lifts, about which floors are reachable without a staircase, and where a pushchair is meant to go, because buildings of this age were not designed around any of it. Ask where the baby change is, and whether bags must be handed in at the door. Staff answer specific questions well, and a short call beforehand is far easier than discovering the answer halfway up a staircase.
Which listings have outdoor space as well?
Two of the twelve, and those are the ones for a day the forecast refuses to settle. American Museum & Gardens is listed with both, as is The Roman Baths. Being able to step outside means a restless spell need not finish the trip, which counts for more with young children than almost any other feature.
Is there a plan that suits a wide age range?
Pair one thing that has to be looked at with one thing that has to be done, and do the doing second. Children give far more attention to a quiet room when they know something active is coming afterwards, and the reverse order tends to produce a museum visit that nobody enjoys. Keep the second half short enough to survive tired legs.