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 Bedfordshire & Luton
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Beauty and the Beast
6th December-5th January 2025
Venue: Grove Theatre
Address: Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast/
Don’t miss this year’s hilarious fun-filled family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, starring TV legend Joe Swash! With more exciting casting news soon, hilarious comedy, and lavish sets and costumes,...
Creation - The Bubble Show
8th February 2025
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873635786
Journey through an awe-inspiring story, brought to life in a dazzling display of soap and water. Immerse yourself in this spectacular adventure as the creator breathes life into: light, water, plants,...
Half Term History Makers at Wrest Park
15th-23rd February 2025
Venue: Wrest Park
Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-half-term-history-makers/
Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Wrest Park this half term. Book online and save 15%. 10am - 4pm.
Fireman Sam The Great Camping Adventure
18th February 2025
Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange
Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford
Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/fireman-sam-live/
Norman wants to go on an adventure, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers...
RARE Productions presents Annie
20th-22nd February 2025
Venue: Grove Theatre
Address: Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/rare-productions-presents-annie/
A community amateur children’s show, presented by RARE Productions. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s...
Ampthill Charter Market
Venue: Town Centre Car Park
Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH
Website: www.ampthill-tc.gov.uk/history-and-tourism/market
Every Thursday from 8.00am. There is plenty on offer from household wares, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, olives, dried fruit, nuts, award winning baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries, children's...
Bedford Junior Parkrun
Venue: Jubilee Park
Address: Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0JD
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/bedford-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Bedford Roller Disco
Venue: Bunyan Sports Centre
Address: Mile Rd, Bedford, MK42 9TS
Website: rollbackworld.com/shop/bedford-roller-disco/#product-reviews
The kind of fun you can have on eight wheels. Come along with friends and family to enjoy and laugh your way into the afternoon at a family session. Every Saturday 3pm - 4:30pm. Entry is £4, skate hire...
Biggleswade Charter Market
Venue: Market Square
Address: Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AS
Website: biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/services/markets/
The Charter Market runs on Saturdays, with an array of stalls to have a browse through, ranging from varying fresh food stalls, cards and gift wrap, haberdashery, plants and shrubs, gifts and ornaments,...
Houghton Hall Junior Parkrun
Venue: Houghton Hall Park
Address: Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5FU
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/houghtonhall-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Lego Club
Venue: Bedford Central Library
Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1PG
Come along and get creative! See what you can make! Held every Saturday, 11am - 3pm.
Leighton Buzzard Junior Parkrun
Venue: Parson’s Close Recreation Ground Pulford Rd
Address: Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AB
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leightonbuzzard-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Luton Sports Village
Venue: Luton Sports Village
Address: Butterfield Green Rd, Luton, LU2 8DD
Website: letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/places-to-go/luton-sports-village/
Head over with the family to have fun and keep fit. This multi-purpose facility has a sports hall, two pools, one a 50m eight lane pool with a diving facility, sometimes mats and balls, family fun sessions,...
Open Wednesdays at the Walled Garden
Venue: Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Address: Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, LU1 4LF
Website: lutonhooestate.co.uk/event/open-wednesdays-at-the-walled-garden/
See how far the garden has come since the Walled Garden Project began over 21 years ago. Entry includes a tour of the garden and historic service buildings. Take your time to explore or visit the garden...
Rushmere Country Park
Venue: Rushmere Country Park
Address: Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EB
Website: www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park
A great place to discover nature with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. Go and view herons nesting in spring from the outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s...
Russell Park
Venue: The Embankment
Address: Bedford, MK40 3RH
Website: www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-bedford-borough/russell-park
Located off Bedford Embankment and provides a range of sports facilities, recreation space, a community café and herbaceous gardens for all the family. With a play area, football pitches, putting green,...
Saturday Papercraft Club
Venue: Flitwick Library
Address: 15 Coniston Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1QL
Fun sessions involving designing, colouring, folding and cutting to make your own paper creations to take home. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. 10.30am - 11.30am. Next dates: 24th June and 8th July. Please...
Sunday Funday
Venue: Bedford Central Library
Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford, MK40 1PG
Sunday is fun day! Lots of fun for all the family with giant Lego, board games and puzzles available to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up. Every Sunday, 11.30am - 1.30pm.
Swimming lessons with Everyone Active
Venue: Various locations in Bedfordshire
Website: www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Dunstable Centre, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Tiddenfoot Leisure...
Wardown Junior Parkrun
Venue: Wardown Park
Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wardown-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Wild Church
Venue: The Leslie Sell Activity Centre
Address: Molivers Ln, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LD
Website: ccbedford.churchinsight.com/Articles/552833/Regular_Childrens_activities.aspx
Meets on the third Sunday of the month, 4:30-6pm. Wild Church is an interactive outdoor session with woodland activities, a toasty fire, food and fellowship. Spend time together in God's creation and pray,...
Woodside Animal Farm
Venue: Woodside Animal Farm
Address: Woodside Road, Slip End, Beds, LU1 4DG
Website: www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
A great family day out. Get up close and cuddly with the animals. Lots of outdoor adventure play for all ages! Crazy golf suitable for adults and children is open daily. For rainy days and when the kids...
