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February Snowdrops
1st February-31st March 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of double and single-flowered snowdrops all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the Teashop to...
Booker Gym Club
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre
Address: Barry Close, High Wycombe
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learn all aspects of gymnastics including floor, beam, bars, tumble, vault and rings plus fud and games such as rhythmic gymnastics, circus skills, dodge ball and parachute. Suits all abilities and you...
Chocolate Factory Children's Masks
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Create your own reversible face-mask inspired by characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Use pens and pencils to draw and colour your creation where one side will be your character before they...
Coding for Kids
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Computational thinking and coding, promoted by the new Code Ninjas in Hemel, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical reasoning. Coding enhances resilience as kids test, debug, and refine their...
Find your place at PQA
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Venues in Headington, Abingdon, Bicester and Aylesbury
Website: www.pqacademy.com
Through three core classes: Film and TV, Comedy and Drama and Musical Theatre, children grow in self-belief and discover who they are, on stage and beyond. Because when children are given the freedom to...
Hertford Barns Day Nursery
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Cole Green, Hertford
Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery
The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities...
Invent and Inventor Trail
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Explore the galleries to discover facts about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Find out how Dahl created Willy Wonka and make your own inventor as you go! Available Thursday to Friday in January and...
Kart Silverstone
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Silverstone
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Buckle up for full throttle karting thrills at the home of British motorsport! Whether it’s your little one’s first race or a full-on family showdown, there’s a session built for every age, skill...
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. Upstairs, in the Imagination Gallery, like Roald Dahl’s world, things are turned upside-down, people can grow and shrink, and...
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden Trail
14th February-8th March 2026
Venue: Hughenden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Ben loves flowers and butterflies so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. This trail follows the book of the...
The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...
Circus Zyair
11th-15th March 2026
Venue: Campbell Park
Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk
Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Day Rover tickets at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
15th March 2026
Venue: Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
Website: www.chinnorrailway.co.uk
You can join the heritage trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations. Tickets are issued as Day Rovers and are generally valid on every train and all day long. No seat reservations are required...
Mothering Sunday 50% off garden entrance fee
15th March 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
On Mothering Sunday, 15 March, all Mum’s receive 50% off their garden entrance fee. Why not treat Mum to tea at the Teashop afterwards to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with your family. Freshly...
Roald Dahl Ramble: Matilda’s Mother’s Day Walk
15th March 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Visit the woods that inspired Roald Dahl, spot signs of spring with your magical Matilda eyes, listen to heart-warming extracts from the story and get a great dose of the outdoors. Afterward head back...
The Storm Whale
16th March 2026
Venue: The Stables
Website: https://stables.org
Based on the modern classic book series by Benji Davies, The Storm Whale tells the story of a child and a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
The Gruffalo
29th March 2026
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: https://bucksrailcentre.org
The Gruffalo will be paying a visit to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on 29 March. He’ll be appearing at intervals throughout the day plus,enjoy steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum, and also...
Wallace and Gromit:The Wrong Trousers With Amersham Band live
29th March 2026
Venue: King's Church, Amersham
Website: www.amershamfestival.org
A unique screening as the brilliant Amersham Band brings Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers to life with a live brass band performance. Perfect for all ages. This is a one of a kind experience you...