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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Light Up The Prom
27th-27th February 2026
Venue: Bournemouth Pier and Beach
Website: www.uhdcharity.org
Evening of remembrance and togetherness
Stagecoach Charity Gala
28th-28th February 2026
Venue: Bournemouth Pavilion
Website: www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
Evening with entertainment provided by Stagecoach Performing Arts school featuring songs from a variety of famous musicals raising funds for local charities
Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk
7th-7th March 2026
Venue: Studland Bay
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay
Walk for neurodivergent families to connect and enjoy nature together - see the website for details
Abbotsbury Swannery reopens
14th-14th March 2026
Venue: Abbotsbury Swannery
Website: www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk
Swannery opens for the summer season
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
14th-15th March 2026
Venue: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Website: www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
See the website for details
Daffodil Week
15th-19th March 2026
Venue: Mapperton
Website: www.mapperton.com
Enjoy daffodils, crocuses and primroses as the gardens open for 2026
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
15th-15th March 2026
Venue: Mapperton
Website: www.mapperton.com
Relaxed afternoon tea experience
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
15th-15th March 2026
Venue: Gullivers Farm Shop
Website: www.gulliversfarmshop.co.uk
Afternoon tea event - see website for details
Park to Pier Walk
Venue: Swanage Pier/Durlston Castle
Website: www.swanagepiertrust.com
Guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about the wildlife geology and history of Durlston Country Park and Swanage