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 Nottinghamshire
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Everyone Active Swimming Lessons
10th-1st April 2020
Time: 7:00 am - 22:00pm
Venue: Hucknall Leisure Centre
Address: Hucknall, NG15 7TX
Everyone Active’s award-winning swimming lesson programme is delivered by Swim England (previously named ASA) qualified teachers. Lessons start for children as young as 4 months old and are available...
Everyone Active Swimming Lessons
10th-1st April 2020
Time: 7:00 am - 22:00pm
Venue: Lammas Leisure Centre
Address: Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 2AD
Everyone Active’s award-winning swimming lesson programme is delivered by Swim England (previously named ASA) qualified teachers. Lessons start for children as young as 4 months old and are available...
Children's Spring Trail
8th February-31st May 2020
Venue: The Workhouse
Address: Upton Road, Southwell, NG25 0PT
Follow this free children's spring trail and complete the activities as you explore The Workhouse site. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. T: 01636 817260
Bug Hotel Making
14th March-4th April 2020
Venue: Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre
Address: Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9NH
10am-12pm. Join us for these fun sessions where we will learn how to make Bug Hotels, a safe place for the local critters to sleep! Suitable for children aged 6 - 10 years old and their parents, carers...
Private Peaceful
27th March-11th April 2020
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Address: Leeming Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1NG
Acknowledged by Michael Morpugo as his favourite work, this professional premiere is a new ensemble-version by Simon Reade. It tells the story of a country lad fighting a war he doesn’t understand for...
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