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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WIN a Weekend Family Ticket to the British Motor Show
Don’t miss your chance to be at the ‘Greatest Show on Wheels’ this summer at The British Motor Show, 15-17 August 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre....
Win Tickets to Fort Nelson’s Junior Assault Course
An action-packed summer of fun awaits visitors to Fort Nelson – a massive Victorian fort built in 1871. There are tunnels and ramparts to explore, plus an amazing collection of big guns. Entry is...
WIN A WILD DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE HERD!
We’re giving away five tickets to Marwell Zoo’s world-exclusive ‘Extinction’ event! Step back in time this summer and come face-to-fang with more than 20 incredible life-sized toy...
WIN a Family Day Out at Victorious Festival 2025
We’re giving away two Saturday Standard tickets and two Kids’ tickets to the UK’s biggest family-friendly festival on Saturday 23 August. Enjoy epic live music, comedy, and a Kids’...
Win an Airbrush Plush Hair'iffic Salon Set
Personalise your Airbrush Plush with the Airbrush Plush Hair'iffic Salon Set! Treat your adorable Airbrush Plush to a makeover at the Airbrush Plush Hair'iffic Salon Set! It's the ultimate...
Win a copy of Times Tables Like a Ninja
From Andrew Jennings, the bestselling author @VocabularyNinja, Times Tables Like a Ninja is a must-have toolkit packed with fun exercises and key resources to turn children into Grand Masters of multiplication! While...
Win a copy of The Wonder Team and the Football Phantom
It's time to kick off another time-twisting illustrated adventure with Leah Williamson, captain of the Euro-winning Lionesses! Leah and the Wonder Team are back! This time they've been magically...
Win a copy of The Summer Puppy
Lyrical story about a puppy’s first summer, with beautiful illustrations, from a bestselling, award- winning duo “Born at the very start of the summer, so small she could rest easily in...
Win Summer’s Brightest Stars on Blu-ray™
To celebrate the Summer’s Brightest Stars promotion, featuring family friendly films from Walt Disney Studios on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD, we are giving away a bundle of recent blockbuster...
Win a copy of Around the World Colouring: London Through the Ages
Explore the history of London with 20 brilliantly busy scenes and patterns to colour – before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum’s collection! Journey...
Win a copy of Celtic Myths
A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 Celtic myths retold for children aged 7-9 This collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of famous Celtic myths for children, plus...
Win copy of The Shark Book
Discover the different parts of a shark with five die-cut pages and amazing see-through acetate A shark's body is made up of many parts, all working together to keep them strong, fast, and smart....
Win a Science Mad Build Your Own Renewable Energy Electric Car kit
Science Mad Build Your Own Renewable Energy Electric Car kit is a brilliant hands-on gift for curious kids With this easy-to-assemble kit, children can build their own eco-friendly electric...
Win a Paint Pop Chunky Chalk Sticks kit
Introducing Paint Pop Chalk Sticks Paint Pop Chunky Chalk Sticks encourage children to discover real creative freedom in their playtime. Imaginative play, with friends or solus, can be on a big scale...
Zara the Capybara and the Lost Tiara
London Zoo Capybara meets royalty in this charming illustrated picture book Zara the Capybara lives in a zoo in central London. She is a funny little character and loves making jewellery out of sweet...
Win a Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx movie plush toy
Kaleidoscope Entertainment is pleased to announce that the children's animation Heidi: Rescue of The Lynx will be coming to UK cinemas from 1st August. A timeless story reimagined for a new generation,...