Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
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Land of Lights Lantern Festival
18th October-28th February 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...
Land of Lights Lantern Festival
18th October-28th February 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...
February Snowdrops
1st February-31st March 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of double and single-flowered snowdrops all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the Teashop to...
Wonka Collection Cabinets
1st-28th February 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Take a peek into the special cabinets in Boy and Solo Gallery to see some of the great Charlie and the Chocolate Factory items, from Golden Tickets and chocolate bars from the 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate...
Booker Gym Club
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre
Address: Barry Close, High Wycombe
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learn all aspects of gymnastics including floor, beam, bars, tumble, vault and rings plus fud and games such as rhythmic gymnastics, circus skills, dodge ball and parachute. Suits all abilities and you...
Chocolate Factory Children's Masks
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Create your own reversible face-mask inspired by characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Use pens and pencils to draw and colour your creation where one side will be your character before they...
Coding for Kids
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Computational thinking and coding, promoted by the new Code Ninjas in Hemel, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical reasoning. Coding enhances resilience as kids test, debug, and refine their...
Find your place at PQA
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Venues in Headington, Abingdon, Bicester and Aylesbury
Website: www.pqacademy.com
Through three core classes: Film and TV, Comedy and Drama and Musical Theatre, children grow in self-belief and discover who they are, on stage and beyond. Because when children are given the freedom to...
Hertford Barns Day Nursery
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Cole Green, Hertford
Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery
The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities...
Invent and Inventor Trail
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Explore the galleries to discover facts about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Find out how Dahl created Willy Wonka and make your own inventor as you go! Available Thursday to Friday in January and...
Kart Silverstone
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Silverstone
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Buckle up for full throttle karting thrills at the home of British motorsport! Whether it’s your little one’s first race or a full-on family showdown, there’s a session built for every age, skill...
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. Upstairs, in the Imagination Gallery, like Roald Dahl’s world, things are turned upside-down, people can grow and shrink, and...
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden Trail
14th February-8th March 2026
Venue: Hughenden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Ben loves flowers and butterflies so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. This trail follows the book of the...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory half-term
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join in with creative workshops throughout the week inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pop into the Wondrous Woods room to hear energetic renditions from the book by Roald Dahl Museum storytellers...
February Half Term at Discover Bucks Museum
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
This February half term, dive into hands-on fun with Sand Art, Dragon Puppets for Chinese New Year, Superhero Capes and Masks, plus dazzling Rainbow Science. Make a day of it and explore the Roald Dahl...
February Half Term Fun at Blenheim Palace
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Hop aboard the miniature train down to the Walled Garden where you can wind your way through the amazing Marlborough Maze and grab a bite to eat at the Walled Garden Pizzeria. Meet some of the friendly...
Love and Lambs
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Odds Farm Park
Website: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Fall in love this February and experience watching new-born lambs take their very first steps at Little Hooves Lamb Nursery. You may even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born! Add interactive animal...
The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
Free Children's Concert featuring 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra'
22nd February 2026
Venue: King's Church, Amersham
Website: www.amershamfestival.org
Take your little ones to experience the extraordinary sounds of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, meet the talented musicians, and embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of orchestral...
Museum Day
22nd February 2026
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org
The whole site is open on Museum Days, however there will be no full-size steam train rides and the ticket price is lower to reflect this. There is still plenty to do, with 25 acres to explore, including...
Horrible Histories - The Concert
27th-28th February 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.birminghamstage.com
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production. Featuring a live band, led...
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
27th-28th February 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic,...
Musical Theatre Masterclass: Inspired by Six (Ages 9-12)
28th February 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Led by members of the Creative Learning team, you can learn more about how directors utilise various drama skills in their casting and rehearsal processes, develop your dance, singing and acting skills,...
Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown
28th February 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: https://stables.org
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and forest fluent......
World Book Day
5th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.worldbookday.com
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...
WiFi Wars
7th March 2026
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio
Website: www.atgtickets.com
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...
Circus Zyair
11th-15th March 2026
Venue: Campbell Park
Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk
Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Day Rover tickets at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
15th March 2026
Venue: Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
Website: www.chinnorrailway.co.uk
You can join the heritage trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations. Tickets are issued as Day Rovers and are generally valid on every train and all day long. No seat reservations are required...
Mothering Sunday 50% off garden entrance fee
15th March 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
On Mothering Sunday, 15 March, all Mum’s receive 50% off their garden entrance fee. Why not treat Mum to tea at the Teashop afterwards to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with your family. Freshly...
Roald Dahl Ramble: Matilda’s Mother’s Day Walk
15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Visit the woods that inspired Roald Dahl, spot signs of spring with your magical Matilda eyes, listen to heart-warming extracts from the story and get a great dose of the outdoors. Afterward head back...
The Storm Whale
16th March 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: https://stables.org
Based on the modern classic book series by Benji Davies, The Storm Whale tells the story of a child and a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
The Gruffalo
29th March 2026
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org
The Gruffalo will be paying a visit to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on 29 March. He’ll be appearing at intervals throughout the day plus,enjoy steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum, and also...
Wallace and Gromit:The Wrong Trousers With Amersham Band live
29th March 2026
Venue: King's Church, Amersham
Website: www.amershamfestival.org
A unique screening as the brilliant Amersham Band brings Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers to life with a live brass band performance. Perfect for all ages. This is a one of a kind experience you...