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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Santa's Christmas Wish
3rd-3rd December 2024
Venue: Exmouth Pavilion
Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk
Festive song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2 to 8 year olds followed by a special meet, great and treat with Father Christmas himself
The Mousetrap
15th-20th April 2024
Venue: Exeter Northcott
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Adaptation of the world's longest-running murder mystery play from Agatha Christie - for ages 7+
Sunset Boulevard
24th-27th April 2024
Venue: Plymouth Theatre Company
Website: www.plymouththeatrecompany.com
Performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning masterwork from Plymouth Theatre Company
Peppa Pig - Fun Day Out!
27th-28th April 2024
Venue: The Landmark,
Address: Ilfracombe
Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com
Brand new Peppa Pig Show packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles
Resurrection
4th-4th May 2024
Venue: Brixham Theatre
Website: www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk
Intriguing fantasy play with music for ages 10+
Matilda The Musical Jr
17th-19th May 2024
Venue: Kentisbeare Village Hall
Address: Cullompton
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/activ8-theatre
Performance of the musical by Activ8 Tehatre
42nd Street
19th-19th May 2024
Venue: Seaton Gateway Theatre
Website: www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk
Cinema screening of the much-loved musical
The Great Stink
25th-25th May 2024
Venue: Exeter Library
Website: www.devonlibraries.org
Join English Touring Opera in Victorian London for The Great Stink, a hilarious, fun-filled family show about poo for all the family but particularly ages 7 to 11. Book online. A perfect show for the...
Nativity! The Musical
1st-9th December 2024
Venue: Barnfield Theatre
Address: Exeter
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Stage production featuring all your favourite songs from the film series
Dear Santa
13th-24th December 2024
Venue: Barnfield Theatre
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Festive show based around Rod Campbell's book with BSL interpreted and relaxed performances on selected dates
Jack and the Beanstalk
30th-31st December 2024
Venue: Barnfield Theatre
Address: Exeter
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Pantomime performance from Wonder Pantomimes
Protest
5th-9th March 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/protest/
For ages 7+. Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth. Jade is slowly coming to realise that...
A Picture of Health: Exeter's Medical History
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM)
Address: Queen Street, Exeter
Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk
Exhibition focusing on the stories and experiences of real people associated with Exeter’s medical past to engage audiences of all ages. See elsewhere in What’s On for family friendly half term activities
Autumn Apple Trail
Venue: Lydford Gorge
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lydford-gorge
Follow the trail around the orchard to get stuck into some apple activities
Autumn Spotter Trail
Venue: Knightshayes
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes
Pick up an Autumn Spotter Trail and go on an adventure around the gardens and parkland. See if you can find all of the colours on the colour wheel and match the leaves you find on the Autumn leaves guide....
Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea rooms and gardens, as they celebrate the autumn colour. Family crafting and activities
BEAR HUNT SCULPTURE TRAIL
Venue: Various locations in North Devon
Website: www.chsw.org.uk/event/bear-hunt-sculpture-trail
Find 25 5 foot bears painted by a local artist around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map and make a donation to support Children's Hospice...
Big Schools' Birdwatch
Address: Everywhere
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/ for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/
Count birds in your school grounds and submit results online. See the website for helpful ID resources
CHINESE ZODIAC TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay,
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org.uk
Find all the Zodiac animals around the Museum
Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail
Venue: Exeter Cathedral
Website: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/coat-of-arms-explore-and-find-trail/
The Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail is an exciting new children’s activity arriving at Exeter Cathedral in time for the Easter holidays. Coats of Arms have been used since Medieval times...
Easter Activities at World of Country Life
Time: 1080624:00
Venue: World of Country Life
Address: West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth
Website: https://www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/event/easter-holiday-family-fun/
Special Easter arts and craft sessions, Easter Egg Trail as well as their programme of daily activities and play areas
Follow the Sensory Trail at Seaton Wetlands
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
New sensory trail - follow the trail and each board highlights an activity to help you connect to nature
Guess Who Adoption Donkey Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Put your knowledge about the Sanctuary's adoption to the test in their new summer trail combining fun, exercise and brainpower - £5 per trail. Open daily until 9am, general admission and parking is free....
Hide and Sheep AR trail
Venue: Powderham Castle,
Address: Kenton, Nr Exeter
Website: www.powderham.co.uk
Explore this historic Estate with an Augmented Reality Trail. See the website for details on how to access the app before arrival
Hollywood Rome Trail
Venue: Torquay Museum
Website: 530 Babbacombe Road, Torquay
Explore the Hollywood Rome: Reel Life in the Ancient World exhibition and fill out the trail sheet. Also take part in an activity sheet called My Favourite Roman.
I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Exhibition
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Address: Arlington, Nr Barnstaple
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Outdoor exhibition with nature scenes and poems for every month of the year
INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG.
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org/events
Explore the Made To Be Played: A Festival of Musical Instruments exhibition and answer the questions on your trail sheet and get a prize on completion.
Mail Trail 2023
Venue: Various locations across Exmouth
Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/mail-trail-2023
Find over 40 decorated postboxes with maps available in aid of Hospiscare
Orchard Fortnight
Venue: Killerton
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Learn how the Killerton team manage a traditional orchard to reverse the decline in nature, follow an orchard trail, pick your own apples and play games. Demonstrations of apple pressing
Paddington TM The Story of A Bear
Venue: Torre Abbey
Address: The King's Drive, Torquay
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk
Touring exhibition from the British Library with books, documents, film clips and original artwork and more associated events to be announced
Read to a Dog
Session to encourage children and teenagers to read - book onto a session with Rafa who has been assessed and is registered with Pets as Therapy.
Rediscover Church - Family Easter Trail - Cranbrook
Venue: Younghayes Centre
Address: Cranbrook
Website: https://www.rediscoverchurch.com/cranbrook-eastertrail
Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre. Free to take part but booking essential.
Remedies, Reasons and Resilience
Venue: Torre Abbey
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on
Exhibition exploring what wellbeing means to individuals
Spirit of Sanctuary Winter Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Discover the true spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Find your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just...
Spring Wildlife Hunt
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to the stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the sanctuary and matching...
Stories of Sanctuary Spirit Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth,
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Uncover the spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Reveal your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5...
Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind De Morgan's Ceramic Designs
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)
Address: Queen Street, Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Exhibition investigating the use of mathematical principles in William De Morgan's beautiful ceramic designs
Superhero Insect Trail
Venue: Torquay Museum
Website: 531 Babbacombe Road, Torquay
Wherever you find them, insects are carrying out vital jobs that make healthy ecosystems and help us by pollinating our food and cleaning up our environment. Follow the Superhero trail of these incredible...
THIRSTY FOR FASHION EXHIBITION
Venue: Killerton
Address: Broadclyst
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Exhibition exploring circular fashion from the 18th Century to the present day highlighting the techniques used to repair and reuse clothing throughout history
Vineyard Nature Trail
Venue: Sandridge Barton,
Address: Stoke Gabriel
Website: www.sandridgebarton.com
Family friendly nature trail set on the edge of the River Dart
Winter Fun at Woodlands
Venue: Woodlands
Address: Woodlands, Blackawton, Totnes,
Website: www.woodlandspark.com
Indoor areas and selected rides open
Winter Sculpture Exhbition
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Return of the annual exhibition with sculptures situated round the grounds
ZOG ACTIVITY TRAIL
Venue: Haldon Forest Park
Address: Bullers Hill, nr Exeter
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park
Brand new family activity trail and free app. See website for details