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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Ugly Bug Ball Trail
15th March-2nd June 2024
Venue: Hestercombe Gardens
Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/ugly-bug-ball-trail
Visit for this fun trail! Explore the new trail around Rook Wood to discover interactive magnetic images of some of their favourite minibeasts from the 'Big Views of Tiny Creatures' exhibition - with a...
The Lion Inside
26th-28th April 2024
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Based on the best-selling story by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, this brand-new stage...
The Bubble Show
28th April 2024
Venue: The Regal Theatre
Address: 10-16 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset
Website: regaltheatre.co.uk/show/the-bubble-show/
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! This is an interactive, fun, international...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
5th-6th May 2024
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs, and clumsy chaos. Book now: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
Dino Sand Art Workshop
11th May 2024
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/dino-themed-sand-art-workshop-may-2024/
Rainbow Sands presents the roar-some Dino Sand Art Workshop! Prepare for a colourful and sand-filled time as you dive into a variety of dino-themed activities. This is a dino-mite workshop where you’ll...
Brilliant Beasties
14th May 2024
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath
Website: americanmuseum.org/whats-on/brilliant-beasties
Monthly sessions for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers. You will be singing songs, telling stories, sharing rhymes and making something together, while learning all about the ‘Brilliant Beasties’,...
Shelf: The Kid's Show
18th May 2024
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Address: St. Saviours Rd, Bath
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids’ comedy show that’s fun for all the family! Full of sketches, songs, pranks and silliness. Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring...
The High Jinx Show
18th May 2024
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower circus, The High Jinx Show is back with another jam-packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions, and crazy circus thrills that are sure to leave you...
Seasonal Garden Walk: Blossom
23rd May 2024
Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill
Address: Dunster, Minehead
Spring is a lovely time of year at Dunster Castle and Watermill. Walk through the garden with a member of the garden team and enjoy the best of the day's blossom. Finish off at the Watermill Tearoom for...
May Half Term Trail
25th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill
Address: Dunster, Minehead
Step into the past and prepare for a great feast in the 1400s. Help find out more about the food and festivities needed for the big event! Follow the trail, complete activities, answer questions and learn...
Cinderella
26th May 2024
Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Address: School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/cinderella-panto/
You shall go to the Ball! Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time – Cinderella. Full of side-splitting comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses....
The Royal Bath & West Show
30th May-1st June 2024
Venue: The Showground
Address: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Website: www.bathandwest.com
The Royal Bath & West Show returns with plenty for young visitors to enjoy. Inquisitive minds should head to the ‘Discover the Future’ STEM zone, full of activities and displays to inspire tomorrow’s...
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
31st May 2024
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret – The Magic of Science is a fast-moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots of...
Down at the Beach Sand Art Workshop
15th June 2024
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/down-at-the-beach-sand-art-workshop/
Rainbow Sands presents her Down at the Beach Sand Art Workshop! Prepare for a colourful and sand-filled time as you dive into a variety of beach-themed activities. This is a fun-filled workshop where you’ll...
Monthly Makers Market
29th June 2024
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/monthly-makers-market-2/2024-06-29/
Join a wonderful bunch of local businesses and makers on the last Saturday of every month (excluding December) in the warm and welcoming Learning Space. With the wide and wonderful range of local stallholders...
Zog and the Flying Doctors
29th-30th June 2024
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will reunite director Emma Kilbey and composer and lyricist Joe Stilgoe for this truly modern take on the...