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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Summer Staycation
28th June-31st August 2025
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
With different events and activities each week, make Stowe your weekly staple throughout the holidays. Choose from one of the free fun-filled family trails, take in an outdoor theatre production, participate...
WhizzFizz 2025
13th July-17th August 2025
Venue: Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham
Website: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/campaign/whizzfizz-2025
WhizzFizz is back for 2025, with a summer of free ‘weekends of wonder’ for families in Buckinghamshire. With events across Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Chesham, they have everything from Lego building...
Summer Spectacular
19th July-1st September 2025
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Get lost in Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy the splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you’re guaranteed a splashing good time so don’t forget a change of clothes and your towel....
Cosmic Adventures
23rd July-3rd September 2025
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Relax in the space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in the beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your...
Crunchem Hall Playground
24th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Inspired by Matilda’s school, Crunchem Hall, you can enjoy some traditional games with a Roald Dahl twist. Play games such as Matilda V Miss Trunchbull giant Connect 4, Splat the Snozzcumber or Dream...
Matilda Storytelling
24th July-30th August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from one of Roald Dahl’s best loved books, Matilda. There are plenty of opportunities to join in with...
Matilda's Missenden Story Trail
24th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Pick up a limited edition free self-guided walk this summer and explore the village of Great Missenden with Matilda. You’ll discover some of the sights that inspired the book including Matilda’s library,...
Roald Dahl Countryside Trail
24th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Pick up a free trail this summer and head to the woods that inspired Fantastic Mr Fox.There are suggested family activities along the way including Woodland Bingo and Ranger’s Radio. Suitable for ages...
Summer of Play
24th July-7th September 2025
Venue: Hughenden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Experience and take part in fun-filled activities in the gardens. Skittles, Target Practice, Hula Hoops and many more. All included in your general admission. These activities are suitable for all ages.
Summer of Play at Cliveden
24th July-7th September 2025
Venue: Cliveden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden
Explore Cliveden your own way this summer, with activities to do whether you want a short stroll or a longer adventure.Get active or creative, put on a show or take a walk. All activities are included...
Family Summer Fun
28th July-30th August 2025
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Bletchley Park is a great place to visit during the summer for adults and children alike. Enjoy exciting activities and interactive tours for the whole family on various dates during the summer, as well...
Summer fun at Booker Gym Club
28th July-2nd September 2025
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learn all aspects of gymnastics including bars, beam, floor, vault, tumble and trampette, plus lots of fun and games. Suitable for 4-10 year olds, 10am-3pm including a hot lunch. With the option to book...
Summer of Peace
28th July-29th August 2025
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Commemorating the anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, Summer of Peace explores what peace means today through the voices of local young people, artists, communities and our visitors. Enjoy creative drop-in...
Summer Steamings
30th July-31st August 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
The full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride up and down the track plus the miniature ride-on trains which are run by sister society VAMES, (there is a small £1.50 charge for this...
The Longest Yarn
2nd-31st August 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Every day throughout August you can experience The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, a 60-metre-long knitted and crocheted artwork commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Handcrafted...
Alice Through the Looking Glass - Quantum Theatre
14th August 2025
Venue: Waddensdon Manor
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk
Quantum Theatre bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’. With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical...
Victorian Weekend
16th-17th August 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Meet costumed re-enactors in the buildings and around the Museum site. Look out for shady characters including the rat catcher and his rats; street urchins, rogues and vagabonds. This Ragged Victorians...
Discover and Make Saxon Hoard
19th-20th August 2025
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
Make beaded jewellery or Saxon weapons (from cardboard!) inspired by what you learn. Recommended for ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but will need help. Tickets £4.50 per child. Tickets not needed...
A Midsummer Night's Dream - The Pantaloons
21st August 2025
Venue: Waddensdon Manor
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk
Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative and hilarious...
Matilda Superpowers Storyboard
21st-22nd August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Make your own comic book-style storyboard, inspired by Roald Dahl’s Matilda. You’ll find out how Roald Dahl created the story of Matilda, and see how the story changed dramatically over time, before...
Found Festival
22nd-24th August 2025
Venue: Claydon Estate
Website: www.foundfestival.uk
Found is an independent music festival with a carefully curated blend of the best Americana, folk, roots, blues and beyond. It’s got music at its heart but also a packed programme of comedy, dance, talks,...
Pop Princesses
22nd August 2025
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre
A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...
Cinderella
23rd August 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
From the company who brought you The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Beauty and the Beast and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the classic fairytale of magic, true love and custom-made shoes is brought to life in...
Viking Raid
24th-25th August 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then join us to watch as the raid unfolds and see who wins in the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian...
Auto Fest
25th August 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
Visitors can enjoy dozens of classic vehicles on display, plus all the sights and sounds of our heritage railway: unlimited steam train rides, Railway Museum, Miniature and Model Railways, Visitor Centre...
Discover and Make Pond Dipping
26th-27th August 2025
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
Play with magnifying glasses and fishing nets to see what you can find in this pond dipping activity. Create a beautiful dragonfly to take home. Recommended for ages 4–11. Smaller ones are welcome but...
Trunchbull's Flying Tricks
26th-27th August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join in with a hands-on science session inspired by all the things that Trunchbull makes fly through the air! Join in with experiments and investigate what flies the furthest as well as what launches up...
Bucks County Show
28th August 2025
Venue: Weedon Park
Website: www.buckscountyshow.co.uk
The Bucks County Show is one of the best one day agricultural shows in the country and one of Buckinghamshire’s main summer attractions. There are over two hundred trade stands, Shopping Marquee, a new...
Bucks Culture Open Weekend 2025
28th-31st August 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: https://buckinghamshireculture.org/events/category/open-weekend-2025/
This is the fifth year of vibrant, Bucks-wide events full of creative activities to try out and have a go! Explore the powerful connection between storytelling and the natural world. From ancient folklore...
Pop Stars Musical Theatre Masterclass (Ages 8 – 11)
28th August 2025
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Enjoy developing your performance skills inspired by the tunes and choreography of your favourite pop stars and gain insight into the wonderful world of musical theatre! No experience necessary.
The MK-7 Experience
28th August 2025
Venue: Red Bull Racing
Website: www.experiences.redbullracing.com/experiences/the-mk-7-experience-2025
The MK-7 Experience 2025 at Oracle Red Bull Racing Technology Campus offers a thrilling, family-friendly dive into Formula OneTM. Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, explore legendary racing cars from RB1...
Chilli Fest
29th-31st August 2025
Venue: Waddensdon Manor
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk
Turn up the heat at this annual Chilli festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of the Aviary and Pleasure gardens. Throughout the three days explore food and drink stalls and the shopping village...
Creative Writing with Arka Learning
29th August 2025
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
A fun and imaginative workshop for children aged 6-11. Build children’s comprehension skills, and dive into magical storytelling. A perfect mix of learning and creativity for budding young writers.Free...
Marvellous Matilda Walk
29th August 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Explore the village that inspired Matilda. Head out of the Museum with your guide and discover the High Street and Library that inspired parts of the story and peek at the wondrous surrounding countryside....
Le Carnaval De Venise - A Circus Opera
30th-31st August 2025
Venue: The Vache, Chalfont St. Giles
Website: www.vachebaroque.com/circus-opera
Campra’s dramatic music is a feast of styles and forms, folk dances featuring toe-tapping percussion riffs contrast with lyrical arias and joyful chorus numbers, with lyrics in both French and Italian...
Summer Sparks Spectacular at Gulliver’s
30th August 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land Resort
Address: Milton Keynes, Bucks
Website: www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Celebrate another magical summer season at Gulliver’s with extra ride time on this date.
Family Fun Day
31st August 2025
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
A magical day of nature stories with face painting and craft activities. Part of Bucks Open Weekend 2025, on the weekend of stories and nature. The cafe will be open for food and drinks for the duration...
Le Carnaval De Venise - A Circus Opera (Relaxed Performance)
7th September 2025
Venue: The Vache, Chalfont St. Giles
Website: www.vachebaroque.com/circus-opera
A shortened version of the 2025 summer festival show, which has been specially curated for those that would benefit from a more ‘relaxed’ experience. Everyone is welcome! Visit the Relaxed Performance...
Bluey
21st September 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
Meet the lovable Blue Heeler at intervals throughout the day and enjoy steam train rides, take a trip on the miniature railway, enjoy the visitor centre and railway museum, watch the model railway and...