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Let the kids run wild and free this summer - join the Big Butterfly Count!
9th June 2025
Butterfly Conservation is calling all nature lovers, puddle splashers and beach bathers to join the world’s largest butterfly count this summer. The Big Butterfly Count, which runs from 18 July to 10 August is an invitation to explore the great outdoors, learn about the wildlife on your doorstep...
Oracle Red Bull Racing Up Close: A Family-Friendly Experience Like No Other
6th June 2025
Looking for a family day out that will leave everyone talking about it? Get ready to step into the heart of Formula One™ with the MK-7 Experience 2025 — a high-octane, family-friendly event packed with excitement, discovery, and family fun. Held at the iconic Oracle Red Bull Racing Technology...
Stories, surprises and fantastical film sets with Frank Cottrell-Boyce
27th May 2025
Primary Times catches up with celebrated author, screenwriter and Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce! Known for his imaginative storytelling and heartwarming characters, Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s newest book The Blockbusters! is a thrilling adventure that captures the excitement of...
Issue #7 of the Green Kid Comic is out now!
14th May 2025
Ideal for the classroom or home learning Green Kid is a free, educational science comic designed to teach children about climate change and sustainability. Created in collaboration with University of Lincoln and Teesside University, it’s a brilliant resource for parents, carers and teachers...
Shine Bright and Celebrate the Summer Solstice!
8th May 2025
Celebrate the longest day of the year: June 21st! The Summer Solstice marks the sun’s highest point in the sky, giving hours of daylight to enjoy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for outdoor adventures - why not have a family picnic, go on a nature walk together, to the beach, or fly...
FAMILY FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
5th May 2025
The festival season usually kicks off from the end of May in the UK. Newcomers should expect mud, music, madness and mayhem, with lots of fun for all ages! Despite the queues and questionable weather, with a few clever tricks, the whole family can have an amazing time this summer. 5 FESTIVAL TIPS...