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!
What's On in Warwickshire and Solihull
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Welcombe Hills Walk
26th June-25th September 2022
Venue: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Website: www.shakespeare.org.uk
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare on this guided walk over the Welcombe Hills. 10:30 - 12:30, booking required.
Dinosaurs Alive
23rd July-4th September 2022
Venue: Hatton Adventure World
Website: www.hattonworld.com
Dinosaurs Alive! Back for 2022… Bigger and better than ever before! Step back into prehistoric times when dinosaurs ruled the earth! … All included in your standard Hatton Adventure World admission!
Great Summer Adventure
23rd July-4th September 2022
Venue: Hatton Adventure World
Address: Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire
Website: www.hattonworld.com
Dinosaurs are Returning to Hatton this summer! There will be a ROARSOME programme… check online for up-to-date times.
Space Cadets ONLINE – Summer Sessions
26th July-30th August 2022
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
If your child is aged 7-11, interested in science and looking for something to do over the school holiday period, book a session now. Sessions will be 60 minutes and include talks, craft ideas, downloadable...
Summer Holidays: Crafting Coventry’s Culture
1st August-3rd September 2022
Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Address: Coventry
Website: www.theherbert.org
Explore how to collaboratively make cityscapes with eco-friendly materials, learn the skills to form ceramic objects, and experiment with printing playful patterns.
Art and Film Summer Fun Days
2nd-23rd August 2022
Venue: The Core Theatre Solihull
Address: Theatre Square, Touchwood, Homer Road, Solihull
Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
Do you love art? Bit of a movie buff? Looking for something fun to do in the summer holidays? Start the day with a two hour workshop with the fabulous Art in the Heart. Then enjoy a delicious hot lunch...
The GreATE Escape
13th-20th August 2022
Venue: Active Training And Education
Website: www.superweeks.co.uk
Summer has arrived and ATE have big plans. They’re not sure they’ll fit it all in just one week! Indoor games, team games, group challenges, secret missions, sneaking in the woods, adventures and expeditions,...
School of Wizardry
15th August-2nd September 2022
Venue: Selly Manor
Address: Maple Road, Bournville
Website: www.sellymanormuseum.org.uk
Abracadabra your way down to Selly Manor for some spellbinding fun this summer. Enter the School of Wizardry and learn what it takes to become the perfect witch or wizard. Make and take home some magical...
School of Wizardry
15th August-2nd September 2022
Venue: Selly Manor
Website: www.sellymanormuseum.org.uk
Abracadabra your way down to Selly Manor for some spellbinding fun this summer. Enter the School of Wizardry and learn what it takes to become the perfect witch or wizard. Make and take home some magical...
Summer School – Week 2
15th-19th August 2022
Venue: The Belgrade Theatre
Address: Belgrade Square, Coventry
Website: www.belgrade.co.uk
This week-long holiday camp allows young people to be creative, make new friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun.
Art Masterclass: Linocutting
18th August 2022
Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Website: www.theherbert.org
An exciting opportunity for children to learn the techniques of Lino-cutting, using specialist tools to turn their designs into high quality prints. Inspired by elements from our temporary national collection...
Bosworth Medieval Festival 2022
20th-21st August 2022
Venue: Bosworth Battlefield
Website: www.bosworthbattlefield.com
The two-day event – which attracts thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK will take place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August this year, at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage...
Children's Theatre Day
21st August 2022
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Website: /www.berkeley-castle.com
Wild Geese Theatre brings two interactive children's theatre experiences to Berkeley Castle. They will perform Boudica in the morning, followed by The Green Knight in the afternoon.
Learn To Skate Demonstrations
22nd-23rd August 2022
Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Website: www.theherbert.org
Join Henry Matthews, owner of Project Number 5, for skateboarding demonstrations and an opportunity to try it out for yourself. Designed for age 7+, but all are welcome.
Summer Circus Party
22nd August 2022
Venue: The Albany
Address: Albany Road, Coventry
Website: www.albanytheatre.co.uk
Summer Circus Party is a high energy production, all performed to a carnival soundtrack which will have you dancing in your seats! There will be Balloons, Bubbles, Lasers, Confetti Cannons, UV Light...
Summer Circus Party
25th August 2022
Venue: Halesowen Cornbow Hall
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ndtheatre
Summer Circus Party! Laughter-packed family show live on stage. Book tickets on www.ticketsource.co.uk/ndtheatre
Birmingham Arts Festival
27th-29th August 2022
Venue: Bullring & Grand Central
Website: www.birminghamweekender.com
The cultural festival, funded by Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Hippodrome and Arts Council England, combines a mix of dance, music, film, performances and installations...
Birmingham Royal Ballet - exclusive preview
27th August 2022
Venue: The Bullring, opposite The Entertainer
Website: www.birminghamweekender.com
Friday only opposite The Entertainer at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group - Before Tomorrow Live Performance
28th August 2022
Venue: Edgbaston St Car Park
Website: www.birminghamweekender.com
Saturday 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm and Sunday 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Curious Creatures
28th August 2022
Venue: Central Street, on New Street Station Concourse
Website: www.birminghamweekender.com
Saturday 4pm & 6.30pm on Central Street; Sunday 3pm
Guru Dudu Silent Disco
28th August 2022
Venue: The Bullring, Bill's Restaurant
Website: www.birminghamweekender.com
Saturday from 12.30pm - 5.30pm , & Sunday from 12.30pm - 3.30pm every hour beginning near Bill's Restaurant. Booking require - secure your place online.
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
29th August 2022
Venue: Midlands Arts Centre
Address: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody...
Silver Screen Family – Dumbo
30th August 2022
Venue: The Belgrade Theatre
Website: www.belgrade.co.uk
Bring the family along to the Belgrade for Afternoon Tea followed by a screening of Dumbo in the first-floor Screen Room
