A popular family friendly spa with an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms and some lush pampering treatments. From May to September there's an outdoor heated pool and the setting is wonderful - a gorgeous Jacobean Manor in landscaped grounds. Eat in the relaxed restaurant or have afternoon tea on the terrace; the food is mouthwateringly good and the service top class.

T: 01225 865979 for the spa and 0844 482 2152 for dining.

Sit back on this beautifully painted narrowboat and enjoy a leisurely trip along the Kennet & Avon Canal. They do refreshments and there are loos on board. Dogs are welcome on regular trips (best to check before you book), and they can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and passengers with mobility issues. You can even charter the boat all to yourselves – great for celebrations and corporate hospitality.

T: 01380 721279

Hire Canadian canoes to explore the peaceful waters of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Canoes will comfortably seat a family of 2 adults and 2 small children, or 3 adults/teenagers. Hire is from 8.00am year round and dogs can go too. Leave your buggies and bags at The Lock Inn, paddle up to the Aquaduct at Avoncliff and have a bite to eat when you get back.

E: canoes@thelockinn.co.uk       T: 01225 727669

This family run vineyard only produces 3,000 bottles of wine a year, but it's good stuff and it's won several awards. Quoins is one 18 organic vineyards in the UK, producing single variety wines that you can sample on a booked tour or one of the summer open days.

T: 07835 265082

A superduper way to explore Bradford on Avon whilst having fun. The whole family can join in, solving clues based on buildings, monuments and permanent structures in the town, including a Saxon church, ancient cottages and imposing townhouses. 1.3 miles, allow 1.5 hours.

Bike hire from TT Cycles in town, just a 10 minute walk from the station. They have standard adult bikes, electric bikes and trailers for toddlers so you can set off and enjoy miles of traffic free cycling along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal using routes and maps showing cafes and pubs along the way. Hire all day every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

T: 01225 867187

This is the world's leading shooting, coaching and training simulator for sports and hunting shooting; a superb choice for hen parties and corporate groups of 5-10 people. Two screens give you the chance to perfect your shot, whether it's clays or live quarry, or for more of a party atmosphere, balloons and cans. 

T: 01225 810700 or book online

Clay pigeon shooting for all abilities in 37 glorious acres at Wick Farm near Farleigh Hungerford not far from Bath. An exciting and challenging activity for corporate groups, hen parties and families, as long as there’s at least 4 of you. Tuition available, safety talks, all the gear provided, all abilities covered. Finish off in the shooting lodge for drinks. Very nice.

T: 01225 722238

Adventure specialists in Bath who offer activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, raft building, abseiling, hill climbing and mountain walking. Paddle your way down the River Avon in the centre of Bath – a brilliant way to see the sights! Fantastic pursuits for families, hen parties and for corporate group team building.

T: 01225 582181

Team Pursuits offers funfilled activities for families, hen parties and corporate groups; great fun in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with an exciting choice of quad bikes, Segways, clay pigeon shooting, rifle shooting, archery, and laser clays. They do Junior activities too, similar to the grown ups, which is great because they usually don't get a look in because they're not old enough or not tall enough. Safety gear provided, qualified instructors as you'd expect. 

T: 01249 730388 or 07775 706754     

They do group riding here which is great news for horsey families and hen weekends; they have several horses, suitable for all abilities, and some great riding territory on the edge of the Cotswolds. There’s a full size, all weather arena and training pen, so you can practise your jumping and dressage skills too. Set within the 500 acre grounds of Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa.

T: 01225 742777

Go and have a flutter at Bath Racecourse on a race day; they hold 22 of them throughout the summer and it's such an exciting day out. The setting is incredible, with far reaching views of the countryside between Bath and Bristol. Go on family days when there's extra entertainment laid on for the young 'uns; if you're a hen party or corporate group book a private box or have lunch in the Royal Crescent Restaurant overlooking the racecourse. Don't forget your hat ladies!

T: 01225 424609     

Wilding Studio is a space dedicated to cultivating creativity, joy and wholehearted living. Now that sounds like something we all need! They offer party packages in wreath making, botanical ceramics, children’s pottery, and nature creations, all in a lovely setting  with a wildflower meadow, young orchards, beehives and a kitchen garden, with views over the Cherwill White Horse. Refreshments are included, minimum groups of 6 people, maximum of 8-10.

T: 07816 962841                      E: info@wildlingstudio.co.uk

Have a larf a minute on the Cider Run, Mangold Dangling, Welly Wanging, Pitchfork Duelling, or playing Drunk Pub Skittles, West Country Style, in fancy dress. Heaps of fun for hen parties and corporate team building; ooo-arrr,ooo-arrr!

T: 0117 3700 640

This family run clay pigeon shooting business near Bristol promise you lots of fun whether you're a family, a hen party or corporate colleagues on away days. They host professional clay pigeon shooting days and have links at venues in Somerset and Wiltshire, so location wise, there's a bit of flexibility. All the gear's provided, they do one to one tuition and welcome youngsters of 10 years+. 
Go along and have fun, even if it's something you've never done before.

T: 01275 338407 or 07727 238526