Join Duncan Campbell for a talk on processes involved in silver and metalwork conservation, what impacts this conservation, and how to look after silver and metalwork. This will include practical advice for owners, and what to look out for in condition when buying. There will be a demonstration by Duncan as part of this event....
This Easter we are keeping heritage skills alive with Easter Basket weaving drop-in sessions throughout the holiday! Learn how to weave with colourful ribbon and wool, and take home a beautiful basket ready to store all your Easter eggs in! Afterwards, why not take our Conservator Challenge? Follow our investigation trail round the house to...
Join Cesar Hernandez for a one-hour experience in our sumptuous Withdrawing Room, including an overview of the harpsichord, its musical capabilities, tuning, and some of the conservation techniques involved in maintaining this instrument. Cesar will play a couple of pieces and attendees will have the opportunity to play a short piece themselves, supervised by Cesar....
Join Edward Bayntun-Coward for an exclusive tour of the Bayntun-Riviere Bindery. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the bindery, and learn about the many intricate steps of book and paper conservation. Please Note: Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to offer any refunds without 48 hours...
Wondering how to celebrate the Coronation? We're offering a free children's activity in our gallery, where they can get creative and make their own pinwheel! Once they’ve finished you can all head to the free Georgrobe dressing up area to try on some historic costumes. Adults can take part too! Access to the activities gallery is...
Keep the children entertained at half term with this creative activity in our gallery! Make a traditional pest deterrent from aromatic herbs and spices. Hang up your lavender bag at home to protect your clothes against moths and pests, and make your room smell lovely! Once you've finished getting creative, head to the Georgrobe dressing...
Throughout the Summer holiday we will be running free* summer activities for children in the servants' hall! Check out the poster below for further details. *accompanied by a paying adult In addition to these weekly themed crafts, we will be running a self-led 'create your own pop-up museum' craft session in our gallery....
Experience the magical atmosphere of No.1 Royal Crescent after-hours On Thursday 27th July we will be hosting a special late opening at No.1 Royal Crescent! Wander around the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission to the museum (£15 per person, or free for children),...
Experience the magical atmosphere of No.1 Royal Crescent after-hours On Tuesday 12th September we will be hosting a Jane Austen themed museum late opening at No.1 Royal Crescent! Our Curator will be in attendance to answer any of your queries about Georgian Bath. You can also feed your curiosity with after-hours access to our special...
As the weather gets colder, insects and bees need somewhere cosy to shelter. Make a bug hotel in this craft session in our Servants’ Hall, free for discovery card holders or £2.00 per child otherwise. Wednesday 25 October Session 1: 10.30-11.30am Session 2: 11.30am-12.30pm Booking essential. Please note this booking entitles access to the craft...
A family of country mice come to visit Bath each Christmas, and this year they've chosen to stay at No.1 Royal Crescent again! Can you find their hiding places as you make your way around the Museum? This self-led activity is free with Museum entry between 18 November to 31 December. (Children enter for free...
This event is now sold out. Check out our other activities and events here. *** Father Christmas is making a special stop at No.1 Royal Crescent this year, he's keen to experience our '12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas' tour! While he is here he would like to read a Christmas story to the children...
