The Roman Baths will host Roman games, hidden flower hunts and a goddess beside the Great Bath this May half term. From 23 to 31 May, the site turns into bloom with Mission Floralia, a new, hands‑on family experience inspired by the Roman festival of Floralia, which celebrated flowers, crops, and new life.
Children are invited to become festival helpers on a playful mission through the Baths and Museum, taking on creative challenges, mastering Roman games, crafting colourful creations and searching for hidden flowers along the way. Young helpers can even meet Goddess Flora herself, before being rewarded with sunflower seeds to plant at home, keeping the spring celebrations going long after their visit.
2,000 years ago, The Roman Baths was a lively hub for ritual and celebration, and this May half term that spirit returns. Elements of Floralia are woven throughout the site, from floral decorations and playful activities to the unmistakable sense that spring has finally arrived. It’s a great way for families to enjoy a light‑hearted Roman celebration in the very place it once took place.
A visit to The Roman Baths is already a highlight for families exploring Bath. Stepping inside feels like stepping back 2,000 years, with flickering torches, steaming water and some of the most remarkable Roman remains in Britain. Immersive reconstructions bring ancient Aquae Sulis to life, costumed characters share stories with warmth, and free audio guides, including a popular children’s version narrated by celebrated author Michael Rosen.
From 26 to 29 May, Archaeology Adventures invites budding diggers to unearth replica Roman artefacts in a purpose-built trench using real excavation techniques (£6 per child, in addition to entry).
With natural hot springs, costumed characters, immersive displays and world‑class archaeology, The Roman Baths offers a standout family experience at any time of year.
Family tickets offer savings of up to 50% compared with individual prices, with free entry for under‑5s and reduced pricing for ages 6-18. Booking online saves a further £2 per person.
Mission Floralia runs from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May and is included in the entry price. Archaeology Adventures take place daily at 11am and 12 noon from 26 to 29 May and cost £6 in addition to admission to The Roman Baths.
The Roman Baths is open daily from 9am–6pm, and family tickets are available from £51. Entry to The Roman Baths is free for Bath and North East Somerset Council residents with a Discovery Card. For more information and to book your tickets, click here.
