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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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail
10th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Cliveden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden
Cliveden are thrilled to host this captivating trail where little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations. The trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar...
Be Yourself, Be Amazing at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/#search__buckinghamshire
Your child will get hands-on with professional filmmaking equipment in their Film & TV classes, and write their own monologues and comedy sketches in their Comedy & Drama module.PQA offer everyone the...
Code Ninjas
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Unit 34, The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Through an engaging curriculum, created in partnership with Microsoft®, children embark on a thrilling learning journey. Young instructors (Code Senseis) guide Ninjas in mastering coding languages, game...
Family Go Karting
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Absolutely Karting Maidenhead
Website: www.absolutely-karting.co.uk
This indoor go karting experience in Bristol and Maidenhead is perfect for families looking for a thrilling adventure. Family and groups of four or more get 15% off with code ‘4ORMORE’. Children must...
Kids Eat Free at TGI Fridays™
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: TGI Fridays™ Various locations
Website: www.tgifridays.co.uk
Welcome to the United Tastes of America, where TGI’s puts flavour first. And the best part is, if you are a Stripes Rewards member, kids eat free when adults order a main meal, available all day, every...
Kumon Free Assessment
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...
Summer Programme
2nd June-18th July 2025
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
The daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play and more – for one all-inclusive price.PETER RABBIT™ and his friends will be on the Outdoor...
Brake's Kids Walk
11th June 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.brake.org.uk
Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...
Home Education Day: Matilda’s Bookbags
13th June 2025
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Explore the inspiration behind Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories with this workshop for home educating families. This workshop is recommended for children aged 5-11 years but all ages are welcome. £6.50...
Big Birthday Bash
14th June 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join the big birthday bash and celebrate 20 years of the Museum. Join in with birthday celebration clay workshops, listen to storytelling from Matilda and grab yourself a slice of birthday cake from The...
Musical Theatre Masterclass: Inspired by The Wizard of Oz
14th June 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Musical Theatre Masterclasses at MKT are designed to develop key theatre skills, inspired by much-loved shows; building confidence, knowledge, technique and insight. Suitable for ages 5-11.For more information...
Hemley Hillbillies Live at COAM
15th June 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
This Father’s Day come explore the 45-acre site and historic buildings and relax on the Village Green listening to the Hemley Hillbillies playing Bluegrass/ Country and Western Hillbilly rock live. Book...
Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
15th June 2025
Venue: Marlow Rowing Club
Website: www.marlowtownregatta.org/dragon-boats
Sunday is family day and not just for the dragon boat crews and their families and friends.There will be food stalls and plenty of picnic space, all right by the river with a great view of the colourful...
Ridgeway Run
15th June 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
Enjoy the 41st Annual Ridgeway Run for Historic Commercial Vehicles. The rally starts in Henley and finishes at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre around 11am. Visitors can enjoy full entry to the steam railway,...
Roald Dahl Ramble: Danny The Champion of the World Father's Day Walk
15th June 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Treat Dad to a walk in the woods, with cake and coffee after. The perfect activity for kids and adults alike. Head off into the woods that inspired so many of the stories, including Danny the Champion...
The Worst Princess
19th June 2025
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
The whole family will adore this fun-filled laugh-out-loud extravaganza with impressive puppets, catchy sing along pop songs and a dazzling larger-than-life dragon. Packed full of music and mayhem, The...
Peter’s Railway Interactive Workshop
21st June 2025
Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk
Join Chris Vine, engineer and author of the Peter’s Railway series of books, as he reads from and re-enacts the story from one of his popular books. Chris brings along an extensive model railway set-up,...
Summer Fest
21st-22nd June 2025
Venue: Waddesdon Manor
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk
Throughout the day enjoy pop-up theatre and performance, culinary delights, wine tastings and family activities. Experience all Waddesdon has to offer as you roam the grounds and explore the Manor, just...
Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians
26th-28th June 2025
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping...
Medieval Jousting
28th-29th June 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Experience the excitement of medieval jousting as it makes a triumphant return to Chiltern Open Air Museum. This highly anticipated event promises to be a feast for the senses, as the clash of steel and...
The Big Stowe BioBlitz 2025
28th June 2025
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Meet at the drop-in BioBlitz HQ stall outside of New Inn Visitor Centre anytime between 10am-4.30pm where you can get all the information on planned events for the day, spotter sheets and answer any questions....
Twelfth Night
29th June 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an...
Peter Pan
3rd-5th July 2025
Venue: Stantonbury Theatre
Website: www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk
An adaptation of J. M. Barrie's story about a boy who never grew up. The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Land, where an ongoing war between...
Battle Proms Picnic Concert
5th July 2025
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Alongside the breathtaking displays the Battle Proms is famous for - uplifting music, fireworks, Spitfire, cannons, cavalry, parachutes – this year will be a Vintage Spectacular to celebrate the VE Day...
Wicked: Sing-along
5th July 2025
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Gather your friends and join in the enchanting world of Wicked at this unforgettable screening event. Equipped with your exclusive Sing-Along gift bag, you’ll be singing along with the film in a packed-out...
Home Education Day: Discover Tudor Bucks
7th July 2025
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Step back into Tudor times with this interactive workshop for home educating families. Learn about terrible Tudor crimes and punishments, try out writing with a quill, make a pomander and more! £6.50...
Summer Orienteering Trail – Alice in Wonderland
12th July 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Follow the clues and compass directions to find the nine hidden Alice in Wonderland characters, who are ready to be discovered by intrepid young adventurers throughout the gardens. They’re sure to get...
Much Ado About Nothing
17th July 2025
Venue: Quarry Theatre
Website: www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
Join the troupe at The Quarry Theatre for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts...
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
22nd-26th July 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...