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!
Things to do with kids in Edinburgh & The Lothians
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The Luxury of Time: Clocks from 1550 – 1750
4th October-26th January 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Address: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Explore the history of early British clock making in this small display. Featuring beautiful objects from the golden age of British clock making in the 17th century, these exquisitely decorated pieces...
Conscience Matters
14th November-26th January 2020
Time: 9.45am-5.45pm
Venue: National War Museum
Address: Edinburgh Castle EH1 2NG
Included in Edinburgh Castle admission. This exhibition at the National War Museum explores the little-known story of British conscientious objectors of the Second World War through paintings, poems,...
Disney’s The Lion King
5th December-29th March 2020
Time: 7.30pm (matinees 2.30pm)
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Address: Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical is the powerful story of Simba and his epic adventure to his destined role...
Parasites: Battle for Survival
6th December-19th April 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Address: Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
This interactive family-friendly exhibition will explore the fight to eliminate five tropical diseases and the role of research taking place in Scotland. Best suited to older primary school children and...
Afternoon tea at Almond Valley
20th January-22nd March 2020
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Address: Millfield Livingston EH54 7AR
Afternoon teas with a range of sandwiches and sweet treats for grown-ups and mini-versions for children. Afternoon tea costs £12 per adult and £6 per child, it must be booked 24 hours...
Winter walks for families in Edinburgh and the Lothians
In need of some fresh air? Try our suggestions for a wander with children
Parties in Edinburgh
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