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!
Summer at The National Coal Mining Museum
-29th August 2025
Address: Wakefield
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum
Website: www.ncm.org.uk
23 July - 29 August 2025
Summer Scavenger Hunt
National Coal Mining Museum
www.ncm.org.uk
10.30am – 11.30am
Join us in our Pit Wood for our summer scavenger hunts, discover nature’s rainbow or the mini-beasts that call the Museum home.
Dates for rainbow sessions: Wednesday 23 July, Friday 25 July, Wednesday 6 August, Friday 8 August, Wednesday 20 August and Friday 22 August.
Dates for mini-beast sessions: Wednesday 30 July, Friday 1 August, Wednesday 13 August, Friday 15 August, Wednesday 27 August and Friday 29 August.
25 July 2025 - Saturday 26 July 2025
Inspiring Animation Workshop for families
1.30-3pm
Join artists Lenny and Whale to explore animation techniques. Design characters using paper-based drawing and collage approaches. Be inspired by the Museum’s collections and bring works of art to life using animation apps.
£7 per family pair. We recommend this workshop for family pairs (one adult and one child) sharing an iPad, which will be provided.
Especially suited to ages 6-12 years.
1 August - 29 August 2025
Engineering Explorers
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for the whole family to enjoy?
Then come and take part in a range of problem-solving challenges that spark curiosity and creativity!
Activities include marble runs, robots and a whole lot more!
Suitable for age 6+ (Please note children must be accompanied by an adult – adults do not need to book)
Fri 1 – Sun 3 August
Yorkshire Day Weekend!
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Site wide Free, just turn up
Join us for a grand gala family fun extravaganza in t’ proper Yorkshire way, inspired by the vibrant Miners’ welfare galas of years past! Over three days, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and experiences of real coalfield celebration. Enjoy brass bands, sports demos, Rugby skills training and be amazed and entertained by Professor Jon’s Flea Circus (Friday), Barnard and Jones’s variety spectacular (Saturday and Sunday)