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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Spring Family Trail
1st March-31st May 2025
Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/family-trail-spring
Discover what lives at Westonbirt through this trail challenge and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go, and return to collect your reward...
Cheltenham Junior Parkrun
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: The Park, Cheltenham
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). it's free but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Beechenhurst
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst/colliers-trail
The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...
Gruffalo Orienteering
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Mallards Pike
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Navigational challenge at Mallards Pike using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk (or skip!) the course against...
Kids Laser Tag
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: BattleSports Glos
Address: Elton Farm Leisure, Littledean Road
Website: www.battlesportsglos.com/kids-laser-tag
BattleSports Glos specialise in birthday parties, large group bookings, sports teams and school trips. Once you arrive on site with your group the team of highly trained marshals will do the rest, including...
Painswick Rococo Garden
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden
Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk
Discover the amazing maze or set your imagination free in the rustic play area and quirky follies. Run free, play hide and seek, and explore to your heart’s content. You can even take your dogs (provided...
Samurai Martial Arts
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk
Karate Classes - Fun, Fitness and Self Defence for the Whole Family. This Karate club offers introductory free trial karate classes to help you and your family decide whether or not karate is for you....
Stonehouse Junior Parkrun
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Oldends Lane Playing Fields, Stonehouse
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/stonehouse-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Sundays, 9am start. It’s free, but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...
Taster Days at The Crypt School
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: The Crypt School
Website: www.cryptschool.org/admissions/open-events
The Crypt School offer taster days in the summer for year 5 which comprise 4 lessons, with plenty of time available for the children to become familiar with their surroundings, to socialise with their...
The Gruffalo Party Trail at Beechenhurst
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Beechenhurst
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst
Follow the trail to help find the missing party items to give the Gruffalo a birthday to remember. Search for balloons, pine cones, apples and the Gruffalo himself, and complete fun activities and rubbings...
The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Beechenhurst
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst
Before you set off, pick up an activity pack for just £4 from Beechenhurst Cafe or Info Hatch during opening hours. It's packed with fun activities to help you complete the trail. Inside, you'll find...
The Ultimate 11+ Grammar School Test Preparation
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Cotswold Education
Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk
Cotswold Education are here for you for the whole of your grammar school journey. They offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing...
Time for Walkies
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Mallards Pike
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s...
Funderworld Theme Park
4th April-5th May 2025
Venue: Durdham Downs
Website: www.funderworld.com
Promising everything you love with unlimited rides plus much more….packed with unique thrill rides, huge roller coasters and a whole host of traditional fairground favourites. You will see the Downs...
The Big Batsford Bunny Hunt
5th April-5th May 2025
Venue: Batsford Arboretum
Website: https://batsarb.co.uk/the-big-batsford-bunny-hunt
The Easter Bunny’s helpers have escaped and they’re hopping around the arboretum – find them to win a prize! The Bunny Hunt costs £3 per child (payable on arrival) plus admission fees for children...
Cheltenham Observation Wheel
12th April-5th May 2025
Venue: Imperial Gardens
Website: www.visitcheltenham.com
A spectacular observation wheel lands in Cheltenham town centre this Easter, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Located centrally, it's perfect for a Cheltenham day out. Capture stunning photos of...
Home Education Learning Event - Forests for the Future
1st May 2025
Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/home-educated
Using the arboretum’s magnificent surroundings, students will have the opportunity to engage creatively with the natural setting. Each event has a different theme and learning activity for the children...
2025 Amberley Cow Hunt
3rd-4th May 2025
Venue: Amberley, Stroud
Website: www.facebook.com/AmberleyCowHunt
A hunt across Amberley Village and Minchinhampton Common hun to spot the best and worst cow puns -inspired by current affairs and children characters, followed by a vintage tea party with luscious homemade...
Celebrate VE80
4th May 2025
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Website: www.berkeley-castle.com
Celebrate with amazing live performances from the incredible D-Day Darlings, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent. Meet Winston Churchill himself as he strolls through the grounds, and step back in time...
Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids
4th May 2025
Venue: Gloucester Guildhall
Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Beatboxer SK Shlomo makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental. Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s...
Gifford's Circus
9th-19th May 2025
Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
As determined as ever to delight, Giffords Circus will weave together a cast of acrobats, magicians, musicians and clowns from all over the world in a show that will combine poetry, music and performing...
Wonderland Faery Ball
10th May 2025
Venue: Gloucester Guildhall
Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Step into Faery Wonderland at The Gloucester Guildhall for an enchanted evening in the Faery Realm. This year Faeries gather to incorporate the magical theme of Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy an incredible...
Gloucester Brick Festival
18th May 2025
Venue: GL1 Centre
Address: Brunton Way
Website: www.brickfestivalevents.com
This will be a great day for families and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new...
Pinocchio
22nd-25th May 2025
Venue: Cheltenham Playhouse
Website: www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk
A new family musical, written by Karen Benjamin with songs by David Last, performed by Performing Arts students from the University of Gloucestershire. Age recommendation 7+.
Splat!
24th May 2025
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Splat is a physical comedy about Art and Creativity for ages 3-6. Set in an artists studio the show follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy. The show explores...
Knights' Tournament
25th May 2025
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Website: www.berkeley-castle.com
Witness four fully-armoured knights and their loyal squires clash in an epic batter for glory and honour. It’s a day packed with adrenaline, drama, and unforgettable moments for the whole family—don’t...
All Aboard: A Pirate Adventure!
27th May 2025
Venue: The Roses Theatre
Website: www.rosestheatre.org
This 50-minute high-energy family adventure guarantees a swashbuckling journey filled with fun for children of all ages and grown-ups too.Before the show, at 12pm, enjoy free captain crafts, treasure treats...
Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets
29th May 2025
Venue: Bacon Theatre
Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! You’ll never believe the wonders hidden within! Featuring Folksy’s signature blend of live music, puppetry, interactive fun, and...