Bath scavenger hunt for kids and families
Bath is small, golden and almost entirely walkable, which makes it close to ideal for a family hunt. This is a free self-guided trail of eight finds taking in the Roman and Georgian city, with every photo checked where you took it.
How the hunt works
Each stop is a thing to find. When your child spots it, they take a photo, and the app checks two things at once: that you are actually at the location, and that the photo shows the right thing. Only then does the stop count.
That verification is the difference between a printed checklist and a game. Nobody can tick off the Münster from a café two streets away, which is exactly why children take it seriously.
What you'll find in Bath
8 verified stops listed below
Bath in Honey Stone
Romans, Georgians and the golden stone the whole city is built from.
- 01The Roman BathsThe green bathing pool ringed with stone terraces and statues, or the entrance to it.
- 02Bath AbbeyNext to the Baths. Look for the stone angels climbing ladders up the west front.
- 03Pulteney BridgeThe bridge with shops built along both sides. Best from the weir below.
- 04The Royal CrescentThe long sweeping curve of Georgian houses with tall columns.
- 05The CircusA full circle of Georgian houses around a green with big plane trees.
- 06A Georgian front doorTall and panelled, with a fan-shaped window above and usually a heavy brass knocker.
- 07Something carved into the honey stoneA face, a crest, a gargoyle, a stone swag. The city is covered in them.
- 08The river or the weirThe Avon, or the curved stepped weir by Pulteney Bridge.
Questions parents ask
How much does the Bath scavenger hunt cost?
Nothing. The Bath trail is free in the Scavvi app and needs no booking.
How long does it take?
Bath is compact enough that a slow ninety minutes covers the trail, and the Roman Baths themselves take another hour or two if you go in.
Do we need to pay to go into the Roman Baths?
The Baths are a paid attraction with their own ticketing, but the trail find works from outside, so the hunt costs nothing either way.
Is it pushchair friendly?
The centre is mostly flat and walkable, though the streets up towards the Circus and Royal Crescent climb steadily and the paving is uneven in places.
What ages does it suit?
Four to fourteen. Doors and carvings are surprisingly good for younger children because they are at eye level and everywhere.
Playing in Bath?
The app is free, the trail is free, and there is nothing to book. Download it before you go and it will be waiting when you arrive.
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