May Day Family Fun Day 2026 at Bath Racecourse

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Looking for the perfect next Bank Holiday? A family day at the races in Bath is just what you need!

Join Bath Racecourse on Monday 4 May for the hugely popular Family Fun Day – a fantastic day out for all ages, filled with thrilling horse racing and free family entertainment.

Pack your picnic baskets, grab a blanket, and settle in for a brilliant day at the races! Guests are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy during the event. Please remember that alcohol is not allowed to be brought onto the grounds.

May Bank Holiday In Bath ☀️

Located just minutes from Bath city centre, our racecourse is one of the most scenic venues in Somerset, offering plenty of outdoor space for kids to run, play, and enjoy the holiday. This special Bank Holiday fixture combines a full afternoon of exciting flat racing with a huge range of free activities for children, making it a brilliant value day out for families.

Bank Holiday Entertainment

Expect plenty of entertainment throughout the day – all included in your ticket price. While the little ones enjoy the activities, grown-ups can soak up the atmosphere, grab a drink from one of the bars, or relax with a picnic as the horses thunder past the winning post.

• Super Pirates
• Sporting Sensations
• Birds Of Prey
• Face Paint
• Inflatable World
• Trampolines

Tickets

Chldren under 18 go FREE with a paying adult.

There are a variety of tickets available with general admission starting at £18, with Family hopsitlaity available for £45pp or a Family Bundle ticket with ice cream for just £39.

Wet Weather Guarantee ☂️

If it rains during the event from when gates open until the final race, you'll be invited back to another selected raceday at Bath Racecourse for FREE – giving you another chance to enjoy thrilling flat racing and a fantastic Easter day out with family and friends under hopefully sunnier skies!