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!
Kids Activities
Christmas Spectacular at Odds Farm Park
30th November – 24th December 2019
Odds Farm Park has been sprinkled with even more Christmas magic and spectacular surprises! With your Christmas Spectacular Ticket* take an enchanting, immersive stroll deep into the sparkling, wintry wonderland in search of Father Christmas in his grotto. Then, head on into the Elves’ Workshop to create your extraordinary take home gift and finally on to the Toy Shop, to choose your Christmas Spectacular present. Or why not experience an enchanting group Tea & Story-time with Father Christmas with our NEW ticket type this season? Due to a sell-out experience in 2018, the only way to guarantee your place in 2019 is to book online in advance. Odds Farm Park is located just minutes from Junction 2 of the M40, near Beaconsfield. For more information, including opening times and prices, visitors should call 01628 520 188 or visit www.oddsfarm.co.uk *Extra Charge Applies. See website for dates, prices and further details.
Swing into Adventure
A new children’s adventure experience had arrived in Pinner, take little ones on a quest to find the stolen jungle gems. Jungle Monkeyz Adventure is a two-hour, immersive and interactive walk-through experience (suitable for ages 2-10) follow Alex the monkey into the forgotten Mayan jungle, take on challenges and obstacles to find stole jungle gems. www.junglemonkeyz.co.uk call 020 8869 9717
Unlock Your Child's Imagination
If you need some help entertaining the kids during term time, half term and holidays then look no further than Artzania. A newly established Arts and Craft club for children aged 1-11 years, which aims to inspire young children. Join us for an inspiring session in painting and arts and crafts activities. Contact Artzania on: E: keshma.artzania@gmail.com T: 07419343105 W: www.artzania.co.uk FB/Instagram/Hoopapp
Explore Kew's Wild Side this Winter
Discover the unsung wonders of the incredible British winter landscape and benefit from off-peak daytime ticket pricing at Kew Gardens throughout the Christmas holidays. Visitors will experience a very different side to the Gardens as Kew’s wild woodland takes centre stage. Based in Kew’s beautiful Natural Area, there are lots of special activities for visitors. Tree-mendous Tales will take place inside a cosy festival tent. Visitors can hear wondrous winter tales to discover which tree is the King of the Forest and how the snowdrop got its colour. Everyone will also be able to get their hands on a beautifully illustrated challenge sheet to spot seasonal things around the gardens. Christmas activities at Kew will run from 21 December to 5 January, 11am to 2.30pm. Festive activities are included in the entry . price and offered on a first come first served basis. For more information, please visit www.kew.org
Magial Christmas at Hounslow Treaty Centre
Enjoy a truly magical Christmas this festive season at Hounslow’s Treaty Centre. Santa Claus himself will be up sticks and leaving the North Pole behind to bring his grotto to the centre with all its wonderous goodies. Opening on Saturday 2 November, the big man himself will be welcoming visitors, young and old, every weekend throughout the month, and then daily, from Monday 2 December until Tuesday 24 December, ensuring everyone gets the chance to not only meet Father Christmas but also receive a special gift. For grotto opening times at Treaty Centre, please visitwww.treatshoppingcentre.co.uk
JRC Global Buffet Gets Festive
Love food? Then you’ll love JRC. At this time of year, JRC’s international dining experience really comes into its own. With colder days and longer nights, catching up with friends and family over a delicious meal is a must. JRC’s chefs cook hundreds of dishes from all over the world from India and China to Italy and Japan. There’s something for everyone, even the fussiest of eaters. Kids and adults alike love the desserts section, especially the chocolate fountain. With live cooking stations where you can watch chefs freshly prepare your meal, not to mention the fact you can enjoy as much as you like for one set price, no one will leave disappointed. Christmas at JRC is an extra special treat. Festive starters include prawn cocktail and chicken liver p.t. as well as the Christmas special canap. and vol-au-vents. There is a wide selection of meats available with the mains including the traditional turkey, pigs in blankets, roast pork belly, honey glazed gammon, salmon and a wintery turkey, ham and mushroom pie. Of course, no Christmas would be complete without Christmas pudding, but JRC are adding their own festive specials including a chocolate and Oreo log and Christmas Eton mess. JRC’s stylish yet casual restaurants are the perfect location for a festive meal to remember, so book your table today. For more information and to see their Christmas offers, please visit www.jrc-globalbuffet.com.
Festive Sparkle at Gunnersbury
Add a bit of festive sparkle to your family’s Christmas celebrations with a day out at Gunnersbury Park and Museum in West London. On Sunday 29 December there will be seasonal magic lantern entertainment for families. Don’t forget Gunnersbury’s FREE museum has lots for families to do. Explore what life was like for the families of West London in the past by playing with Victorian toys and even dressing up as a Victorian child. Peek behind the scenes in the historic kitchens and see how this historic mansion would have been run. Meanwhile, if you wrap up warm there’s a winter wonderland to explore as you walk through the acres of parkland, before heading to the cafe, for a warming hotdrink, lunch or snack. For more information and to book: www.visitgunnersbury.org
Chirstmas at Intu Uxbridge
A Christmas spectacular is coming to intu Uxbridge! The celebrations begin on Saturday 16 November from 3pm with a fantastic
lights switch-on. From Santa and his elves’ arrival and festive crafts, to the bustling Christmas market and live musical merriment, it’s fun for all ages! Expect stilt walkers, a laser lightshow and fireworks too. Inside intu Uxbridge, an extravaganza of 12 Days of Christmas-themed decorations will create a magical winter wonderland. There’s a snow display, festive stories on Saturdays during December, a grotto in the Piazza and the much-loved Halo memory trees will give shoppers the chance to write messages to lost loved ones. Find out more at www.intu.co.uk/uxbridge
