What’s On in Bristol & Bath for Families in January 2026
January brings fresh starts, traditional wassails, a welcome calm after Christmas, and the first snowdrop walks of the year. Wrap up warm and enjoy seasonal adventures across Bristol and Bath this January!
Kids Go Free* at Noahs Ark Zoo Farm until 1 Feb *One child receives free entry per full paying adult/concession ticket purchased online. Book tickets and read the T&C’s
Starling Murmuration at Ham Wall, Glastonbury. This is an amazing sight and FREE aside from a small fee for parking. Find out more about visiting from our reel.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 31 October – 26 April More info & booking
Disco Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre Thurs 8 Jan – 22 Feb Book tickets
Rock the Tots at The Wardrobe Theatre Thurs 8 Jan Book tickets
Baking Class at Emersons Green Village Hall Fri 9 Jan Book tickets
Open Day at Easton Leisure Centre Sat 10 Jan Find out more £1 per person activities including meet British Sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (also known as Nitro from Gladiators!) and see all the new refurbishments including a new soft play!
Adult & Child Macaron Masterclass at The Cookery Studio, Bath Sat 10 Jan Book tickets
Hansel & Gretel at The Rondo Theatre, Bath Sat 10 Jan | Ages 5+ Book tickets
Treasure Island at Bristol Old Vic until 10 Jan | Ages 7+ Book tickets
Antarctica at Bristol Old Vic until 10 Jan | Ages 3-7 Book tickets
The Nutcracker by Bristol Russian Ballet School 10 & 11 Jan Book tickets
Little Pickles Market at Lyde Green Sun 11 Jan Find out more
The Further Adventures of PETER PAN: The Return of Captain Hook at Theatre Royal Bath until 11 Jan | Family Book tickets
Snow Mice! at The Egg until 11 Jan | Ages 3-9 Book tickets
Little Tots Farm Theme Stay and Play at Lyde Green Community Centre Mon 12 Jan & Emersons Green Village Hall Fri 16 Jan Email li***************************@***il.com or message on their socials to book tickets
£1 Little City Session at Old Down Country Park Tues 13 Jan & Tues 10 Feb Book tickets Please note the session does not include entry to the country park. If you wish to visit, standard entry fees apply.
Dick Whittington at The Rondon Theatre Thurs 15 – Sun 18 Book tickets
Community Open Doors at Circomedia Sat 17 Jan Find out more
K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Next Chapter Almondsbury Creative Sat 17 Jan Book tickets
Wassail 2026 at Somerset Rural Life Museum Sat 17 Jan Book tickets
Emerald City Tea Party at Puxton Park Sat 17 Jan Book tickets
Redcatch Wassail at Redcatch Community Garden Sat 17 Jan Book tickets
Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at Tobacco Factory until 17 Jan | Ages 7+ Book tickets
Winter Gala at Perrygrove Railway Sat 17 & Sun 18 Jan Find out more
A Winter’s Tail by The Last Baguette at The Egg Theatre Sat 17 & Sun 18 Jan | Ages 2-6 Book tickets
Wassail! with Kilter Theatre at Bath City Farm Sun 18 Jan Book tickets
The Night Sky Show at Bristol Beacon 18 Jan | Ages 8+ Book tickets
Tyntesfield Wassail 2026 at Tyntesfield National Trust Sun 18 Jan. Free with usual admission Find out more
50th Anniversary of Concorde’s First Commercial Flight at Aerospace Bristol Weds 21 & Sat 24 Jan Book tickets
Barley Wood Wassail Weekend at Barley Wood, Wrington Fri 23 & Sat 24 Jan Book tickets
Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of) at The Egg Sat 24 Jan | Ages 3+ Book tickets
K-Pop Live at The Prospect Building Sat 24 Jan Book tickets
Owl Prowl at The Community Farm, Chew Valley Sat 24 Jan. For adults and older children. Book tickets
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum starting 27 January
Immersed in Starlight at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Fri 30 – Sat 31 Jan Book tickets
Biscuit Decorating Masterclasses at Boujon Bakery Fri 30 Jan Book tickets
Horrible Histories The Concert at Bristol Beacon 30-31 Jan | Ages 6+ Book tickets
Happy Scrappy Saturday at MShed Sat 31 Jan Free & drop-in. Find out more
Wassail 2026 at The Community Farm, Chew Valley Sat 31 Jan Book tickets
Chinese New Year Extravaganza at Redgrave Theatre 31 Jan | All ages Book tickets
Snowdrop Walks Snowdrops usually start blooming towards the end of the January. Discover some lovely spots for a winter walk here.
Junior Parkruns for ages 4-14 in various parks on Sunday mornings. See parkrun.org.uk
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Thanks for reading our post on what’s on in Bristol and Bath for Families in January 2026. February Half Term Guide coming soon!
