What’s on in Bristol & Bath for Families in June 2026

June is full of festivals, summer fairs, farm open days, Father’s Day and theatre! Don’t miss the brilliant free events with the Festival of Nature, and dads go free entry offers for Father’s Day weekend. Everything below is organised week by week, with separate sections for theatre and ongoing events.

1-7 June

The Festival of Nature 6-14 June

The UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world kicks off 6-7 June. Crafts, activities and nature fun to kick off the festival including:

6 June | SouthGate Family Day Find out more

6-14 June | Creature Seekers Trail in St Andrews Park Find out more

6 June | Victoria Park Family Tree Trail Find out more

6 June | Family Plant Bomb Workshop at Radstock Community Hub. Find out more

6 June | Family River Dipping in Brislington Brook Book tickets

7 June | Bees, Butterflies and Beyond: Insect ID Walk at Bath City Farm Book tickets

7 June | I Spy Nature Trail at Alexandra Park Find out more

Browse more events (there’s lots more) and see next section for next weeks highlights!

Palace Garden Fete at Bishops Palace

Sat 6 June | Traditional summer fete with stalls, live music, animal encounters, traditional games, entertainment, food and more for all ages. Find out more

Summer Fair at St Werburghs City Farm

6 June 12 – 7pm | Music, food and family activities!

Summer Kids Market at The Nest, Page Park

7 June 10am-12pm | Summer Preloved Kids Market with The Wildhood Collective, plus arts & crafts activities and a treaure hunt! Find out more

Open Farm Sunday at Bath Soft Cheese

Sun 7 June 10am – 4pm | Perfect for families wanting a fun, free day out on a real working farm. There will be tractor & trailer rides, meet the animals and see how a dairy farm works, donkey rides, cheese‑making demos, kids’ games, bouncy castle, straw pool, dog show, live music & delicious local food. Book free tickets

Open Farm Sunday at Elm Tree Farm

Sun 7 June 11am – 5pm | Families can see the animals, feed the chickens (50p), explore the fields and gardens, enjoy kids’ crafts, tuck into fresh farm‑cooked food, and browse the farm shop full of home‑grown veg, farm‑reared meat, cheese, cakes and ice cream.Bristol Bat Rescue will be on site with some very special bat guests and giving short talks throughout the day. Find out more

Inflatable Theme Park at Gatscombe Farm Shop

7 June | £10 for an all day wristband which includes most rides (a few excluded). Strictly for ages 2-14 only. No over 14s on equipment. Free admission for accompanying adults. Weather dependent – check on their Facebook page for updates. Buy tickets on the door. Great value day out!

Bath Fringe

22 May – 7 June | Kids events Find out more

Summer Fest at the Beach at Weston-Super-Mare Beach

Sat 6 & Sun 7 June | Music festival on the beach with Craig David, Dizzee Rascal, Five, Blue and more. Children are allowed, read their FAQs for guidance. Find out more

Open Farm Sunday at Lane End Farm (near Cheddar)

Sun 7 June 12 – 4pm | Have a go clay pidgeon shooting, tractor and machinery displays, animals, tractor and trailer rides, bouncy castles, arts and crafts and more! Book tickets

MShed Steam Train

6 & 7 June I MShed Steam Train Ride. Buy tickets on the day at the ticket office by the MShed platform. Single £3.50, Return £5. More information here

8-14 June

The Festival of Nature 6-14 June

The UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world. There are lots of great events on across the week (some require pre-booking). Highlights:

• 13 & 14 June | Wild Weekend in Millenium Square – Two jam-packed days of free family-friendly nature activities, exhibitor stalls, wildlife film screenings, workshops, performances, live music and parades – including mermaid storytelling and Andy’s Dino Raps! Check the schedule for Saturday and Sunday.
• 9 June | Around the Bend Saltford Recycling Centre Tours Book here
• 11 June | Doormouse Box Workshop and Leigh Woods Tour Book tickets

There are SO many other events worth browsing, including tree trails, river dipping, bug hunts, Creature Seekers trail in St Andrews Park, plant bomb making, nature art workshops, puppet making, community picnics and more! View the programme

Rainbow Family Community Day at American Museum & Gardens

14 June | Pay-what-you can open day as part of Queer Bath 2026. Find out more

St Anne’s Open House at Bricks

12 – 14 June | Treasure hunt, kids spaces, shadow puppet workshop (requires booking), open studios, exhibitions and food and drink. Find out more

A Neverland Garden Party at The Laurels

Sat 13 June | Peter Pan Themed Open Garden at The Laurels Country House accessed via Puxton Park car park. Book tickets

Pyronaut Boat Rides

13 – 14 June I Pyronaut boat trip! Watch the powerful water cannon at work on Bristol’s former fire-boat, on a trip around the docks that she was built to protect. Find out more

15-21 June (Father’s Day Weekend)

Dads Go Free Deals for Father’s Day

• Dads Go Free at Longleat 20 & 21 June. Pre-book with code Book tickets
• Dads Go Free at Cotswold Farm Park 20 & 21 June. Pre-book online Book tickets
• Dads Go Free at Wookey Hole 20 & 21 June. Pre-book with code Book tickets
• Dads Go Free at Perrygrove Railway 20 & 21 June. Book everyone but dad in advance Book tickets
• Dads Free on Father’s Day at Puxton Park 21 June Book tickets
• Dads Go Free on Steam Trains at Avon Valley Railway 21 June. Book tickets

Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol at MShed

From 20 June | Brand new exhibition celebrating 50 years of Aardman. Explore rarely‑seen models, sets, and secrets of Aardman’s iconic stop‑motion magic. For all ages. Book tickets

Refugee week: Simple Acts trail at The Roman Baths

15 – 21 June | In celebration of Refugee Week The Roman Baths have put together a special trail, celebrating the simple acts we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities. Trail included with admission. Find out more

Medieval Knight Tournament at Bishops Palace

20 June | See the Knights of the Warwick Warriors in action at The Bishop’s Palace, with live medieval combat, knight‑dressing demos, archery displays and one‑on‑one knight battles. Book tickets

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party at Almondsbury Creative

20 June | K-Pop Demon Hunters Party with the Huntrex singing LIVE! Book tickets

Butterfly Weekend at Puxton Park

20 & 21 June | Visit Puxton Park for a magical weekend celebrating butterflies, nature, and conservation Book tickets

Mach 2 Motor Show at Aerospace Museum

20 & 21 June | See classic cars, vintage buses, military vehicles and more at Aerospace Museum across Father’s Day Weekend. Book tickets

Tudor Players Day at Berkely Castle

21 June | Step back into Tudor times at Berkeley Castle with live music, traditional dancing and costumed performers. A lively, immersive day that brings 1500s history to life for all ages. Book tickets

Litha Celebration at Windmill Hill City Farm

21 June | Join the farm in celebrating sunshine! Flower crown making, jumble sale and summer entertainment. Find out more

DADFEST Father’s Day Garden Party at Almondsbury Creative

21 June | Find out more

MShed Steam Train

20 & 21 June I MShed Steam Train Ride. Buy tickets on the day at the ticket office by the MShed platform. Single £3.50, Return £5. More information here

22-28 June

History Weekend at Sudeley Castle

26 – 28 June | History Weekend at Sudely Castle will feature popular periods such as the Tudors, English Civil War, Georgians and Victorians! There is a mix of drop-in and bookable activities. Book tickets

Kings Weston Villa Open Day

27 June I Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa outdoor archaeological site Find out more

Motor Show Weekender at Longleat

27 & 28 June | Classic cars, supercars and rally cars on display all weekend, plus live rally demonstrations from both vintage and modern rally cars. Book tickets

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Avon Valley Railway

27 & 28 June | Teddy Bears Picnic Weekend with train rides, balloon modelling face painting, magic shows and more! All children who bring their teddy bear will travel FREE Book tickets

Highland Cow Weekend at Cotswold Farm Park

27 & 28 June | Meet the highlands and make your own coo to take home Book tickets

Captain Barnacles at Over Farm Countryside Adventure

27 June | Meet Captain Barnacles from Octonauts at Over Farm’s Countryside Adventure at intervals throughout the day. Find out more

Ms Rachel UK Live Tribute Show at Almondsbury Creative

27 June | Book tickets

Winterbourne Medieval Day at Winterbourne Medieval Barn

28 June | Combat displays, knight schools & have a go archery from the Warwick Warriors, wandering jesters, games and live medieval musicians. Plus, a living history village from Company of Chivalry. Book tickets

Pride Ceilidh at Redcatch Community Garden

28 June | Family friendly Pride Ceilidh Book tickets

Little Folk Music at Windmill Hill City Farm

28 June | Tidal Tales presents Little Folk Music Book tickets

Theatre

Ongoing Events in June

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Dyrham Park

Until 2 Sep | Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Free with usual admission. More info

Shaun the Sheep Wildlife Mission & African Forest at Bristol Zoo Project

Now open | Brand new African Forest Area is now open to visit with gorillas, crocodiles and more! See our reel

From 23 May | Join Shaun the Sheep to save wildlife at Bristol Zoo Project! New trail with challenges along the way. Book tickets

Mini-museum hunt at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Until Sep | Mini-museum hunt! 50 years of Aardman. Tiny treasures from the beloved animation studio have been hidden around the museum for visitors to discover.

Pick Your Own

There are a few early pick your owns open during June, keep an eye on socials as they are weather and availability dependent! More to come over the summer!

• Strawberries at Primrose Vale
• Strawberries at Over Farm
• Strawberries at Lotmead Farm
• Cornflowers at Palette and Pasture

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

7, 14 & 28 June | June public running days Find out more

Crafts Sessions at Wake The Tiger

Every weekend in June | Free craft sessions at Wake The Tiger with your ticket in June. Craft sessions are 1-3pm with The Crafty Social Club. Book tickets

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