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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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Website: choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm is packed with animal encounters, outdoor play and unforgettable family fun. Perfect for a planned day out or a last-minute holiday treat, there’s something for all ages....
Fairfield Animal Centre
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Fairfield Animal Centre
Website: fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk
Enjoy a fun family day out, set in 15 acres of Southwick Country Park near Trowbridge. See a variety of animals including goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and much more! Open seven days a week including Bank...
H5 Holiday Club
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Marlborough College
Website: www.h5holidayclub.com
H5 Adventure is proud to offer H5 Holiday Club at Marlborough College. Children aged 5–14 can enjoy an exciting programme of activities including climbing, canoeing, bushcraft, archery, martial arts,...
Kids Adventure Camps
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Address: North Somerset
Website: www.mendip.co.uk
If you’re worried your child spends too much time on screens, or if you're simply trying to juggle work and school holidays, Mendip’s Kids Adventure Camps are the answer. Designed for children aged...
Mendip Mini Fests
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Mendip Basecamp
Address: North Somerset
Website: www.mendip.co.uk
This year, Mendip Basecamp are delighted to launch a brand-new entertainment schedule throughout the summer - perfect for adventurers of all ages. As part of this, Mendip Basecamp will be introducing six...
Summer Pokémon Trail
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Corsham Town Centre
Website: www.corsham.gov.uk
Explore the town centre over the school holidays and find the Pokémon hiding in the windows of participating shops and businesses. Return the completed entry form to the Toyshop for a treat! Pick up your...
Summer Swimming in Wiltshire
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Wiltshire Council Leisure Centres
Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-swimming
Swimming offers families a wonderful mix of fun, fitness, and quality time together. It's also a great way to unplug from screens. With 16 pools across the county and sessions including Inflatable Fun,...
The Climbing Academy
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: The Climbing Academy
Website: theclimbingacademy.com
The Climbing Academy in Chippenham runs kids' summer holiday sessions, term-time classes and birthday parties — all bookable through the website. Or just turn up and climb as a family: drop-in bouldering...
The Summer Reading Challenge
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
The Summer Reading Challenge in England runs from Saturday 4th July and lasts throughout the school summer holidays. The 2026 theme is Read to the Beat, which encourages children to explore stories, music,...
Wookey Hole
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: Wookey Hole Caves
Website: www.wookey.co.uk
Wookey Hole is a whole day experience, where families can explore the legendary caves, home to the famous Witch of Wookey Hole, before discovering a packed programme of attractions above ground. With its...
Colossal Cosmos 3D
30th June-1st November 2026
Venue: We The Curious
Website: www.wethecurious.org/whats-on/events/colossal-cosmos-3d
Step inside the giant silver ball for your very own tour of the known universe as you investigate the incredibly large and the impossibly distant. Investigate the science of astronomy and find answers...
Summer Kitchen
23rd July-31st October 2026
Venue: We The Curious
Website: www.wethecurious.org/whats-on/events/summer-kitchen
Learn a bit more about what our food is made of and some of the hidden chemistry that goes in to cooking, have a fun tasting experience and learn some new foody skills to try at home! Best for ages: 5-10.
24K Magic
26th September 2026
Venue: The Pound Arts Centre
Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/
Join Danny Lee Grew in his brand-new, mind-boggling one-man show 24K Magic! Expect a spellbinding evening of jaw-dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery – all performed...
Amazing Animals
26th September 2026
Venue: The Civic Trowbridge
Website: thecivictrowbridge.co.uk
Step into a world bursting with imagination, as creatures leap onto the stage through master puppetry and a dash of theatrical magic. Packed with toe-tapping music and hilarious antics, this fun-filled...
'My First Concert' Featuring Baby Shark, Pinkfong & The Zoomies
4th October 2026
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/
A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Perfect for ages 2–7, this heartwarming, high-energy experience shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make...
Open Evening (Lower School)
8th October 2026
Venue: St Augustine’s Catholic College
Website: www.st-augustines.wilts.sch.uk
St Augustine’s believe that the highest academic achievements for each child will open doors in life but that it is the person who walks through those doors that will make all the difference. The Open...
The Amazing Bubble Man
26th-26th October 2024
Time: 11:30
Venue: The Pound Arts Centre
Address: Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HT
Website: poundarts.ticketsolve.com
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 11.30am & 2pm. £15.