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!
At home activities in Dorset
With many businesses and attractions across Dorset currently closed to the public, we have compiled a list of local fun and educational online activities provided by local organisations as well as local history resources for personal or home schooling projects. If you enjoy a resource in particular, why not let the creators know on social media!
Local history resources
The Dorset Museums website has a list of links to the county's museums with access to historical and educational resources
Wikipedia has a lot of information with reference links on Dorset and Dorset history
The Dorset Council and BCP Council website host an Archives and Local Studies catalogue with 250,000 historical records on schools, photographic collections, schools and local organisations
The Jurassic Coast Trust website has lots of interesting information about the unique prehistoric history of the area
At home resources
Farmer Palmers are hosting regular livestreams on their Facebook page
Farmer Palmers YouTube channel
Jurassic Coast Trust Home Learning Activities
Dorset Libraries -closed but online services available, more information to follow
Birds of Poole Harbour educational resources
Birds of Poole Harbour webcams
Check out this Dorset apple cake recipe from the BBC Good Food website
Weymouth Sea Life Centre Facebook is showing animal livestreams
Marwell Zoo have free resources for every educational stage
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf have launched fun activities on their Moonshadow Gang webpage
Moors Valley Park have created some fun videos and activities
Visit Dorset have compiled a list of 10 ways to enjoy Dorset without leaving your sofa
Crealy Theme Park and Resort have created a number of downloadable, educational activities
Lyme Regis Museum have collaborated with local artist Darrell Wakelam to create a series of fossil-related creative activities that can be completed at home