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Light Fantastic – the science of optics
15th February-21st April 2025
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Hands-on science is back at the museum with another brilliant exhibition from Science Projects Ltd. This time exhibits explore the science of optics – the way we see things and how light behaves. Have...
Be Yourself, Be Amazing at Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.pqacademy.com/academies/#search__buckinghamshire
Your child will get hands-on with professional filmmaking equipment in their Film & TV classes, and write their own monologues and comedy sketches in their Comedy & Drama module.PQA offer everyone the...
Booker Gym Club
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Booker Gym Club
Website: www.bookergymclub.co.uk
Learning is always fun at Booker and children learn balance and co-ordination on different pieces of apparatus, such as beam, bars, vault, trampette, tumble, parallel bars and floor. Sessions promote early...
Code Ninjas
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Unit 34, The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk/hemel-hempstead-hrt-uk
Through an engaging curriculum, created in partnership with Microsoft®, children embark on a thrilling learning journey. Young instructors (Code Senseis) guide Ninjas in mastering coding languages, game...
Family Go Karting
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Absolutely Karting Maidenhead
Website: www.absolutely-karting.co.uk
This indoor go karting experience in Bristol and Maidenhead is perfect for families looking for a thrilling adventure. Family and groups of four or more get 15% off with code ‘4ORMORE’. Children must...
Kids Eat Free at TGI Fridays™
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: TGI Fridays™ Various locations
Website: www.tgifridays.co.uk
Welcome to the United Tastes of America, where TGI’s puts flavour first. And the best part is, if you are a Stripes Rewards member, kids eat free when adults order a main meal, available all day, every...
Kumon Free Assessment
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...
Little Frosties Kids' Club
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Frosts Garden Centres
Address: Woband Sands and Willington
Website: www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk
The new FREE kids club will bring you exciting ways to inspire children to connect with nature and the great outdoors.From bug hunts to family walks or a fun planting activity at the garden centre Frosts...
Mathnasium
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Mathnasium of Milton Keynes
Address: Unit 13a Bodmin Place
Website: www.mathnasium.com/uk/maths-centres/miltonkeyneseast
Contact Mathnasium of Milton Keynes East today to book a free assessment for your child. Let Mathnasium help your child discover the fun in maths and build a foundation of confidence that lasts a lifetime....
Passport to Play
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
New for 2025, little explorers can enjoy a fun-filled journey throughout Adventure Play and into the Estate with the brand new Passport to Play. Experience new activities that will spark creativity and...
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, packed full of amazing exhibits, is like walking into an enormous pop-up book. In the Discover Gallery explore five themed areas each inspired by one of Roald Dahl’s...
Rush Adventure and Trampoline Park High Wycombe
21st March-11th May 2025
Venue: Lexmark House, Cressex Business Park
Website: www.rushuk.com/high-wycombe-trampoline-park
Rush makes the perfect after school activity with two offers available after 3pm Mon– Thurs during term time. After School Antics includes a 60 minute jump for two bouncers and a pizza to share for just...
Big Easter Bunny Hunt
29th March-21st April 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Hop along to Waterperry Gardens this Easter holiday dressed as a bunny (optional) to find the missing carrots the bunny has dropped and take in the beautiful Spring gardens at the same time. The gardens...
Easter egg hunt at Hughenden
29th March-21st April 2025
Venue: Hughenden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am-4pm, with last entry at 4.30pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet,...
Easter Egg Hunt
30th March-20th April 2025
Venue: Wycombe Museum
Website: www.wycombemuseum.org.uk
The mischevious Easter Bunny has hidden eggs around the museum garden! Help find them all and claim your prize. £3.15 per child with a chocolatey prize. No need to book – just drop by to take part....
Animal Antics Storytelling
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from either The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me or The Enormous Crocodile. Find out about the Ladderless Window-Cleaning...
Easter at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
Address: Warwick Road, Beaconsfield
Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk
Includes an Easter Bunny hunt around the village plus children’s entertainer, Professor Crump, will be bringing his stilt walking and balloon modelling skills over the Easter weekend (18th-21st April)....
Easter egg hunt at Cliveden
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Cliveden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place 9.30am-5pm, with last trail entry at 4pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet,...
Spring Spectacular
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/super-spring
Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.The Easter Bunny will be making special appearances plus you'll be able to take...
Cracking Easter Family Fun
7th-21st April 2025
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter. Take on a top-secret mission and learn more about Bletchley Park with the Secret Mission Activity Booklet, available to purchase...
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
15th-19th April 2025
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on...
Easter Eggstravaganza
18th-21st April 2025
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Whether you're looking for fun-filled entertainment for the kids or simply a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From games to seasonal surprises, this Easter...
Easter Holidays Family Fun: Good Friday
18th April 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
This Good Friday there will be a bumper collection of Easter activities for you to enjoy including guided craft makes, storytelling and pre-booked sessions in the Easter photo studio. Play in the adventure...
Taylormania
18th April 2025
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.An award-winning extravaganza...
Wickedly Ariana
18th April 2025
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre
The first theatre production to celebrate contemporary icon, Ariana Grande. The sensational Hannah Thomas with her amazing band and dancers will take you on a magical journey of all the greatest hits plus...
Medieval Festival
19th-21st April 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
This Easter The Plantagenet Medieval Society return to the Museum for three days of action, excitement and pageantry. Explore the fascinating living history displays throughout the day - meeting the knights,...
Shark in the Park
19th-20th April 2025
Venue: Quarry Theatre
Website: www.quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com
Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary show’ and ‘You Choose’ - see all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s...
Teach Rex Live
19th April 2025
Venue: The Stables
Website: www.stables.org
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their one-hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The new show will...
Easter Egg Hunt
20th April 2025
Venue: Gerrards Cross Community Association
Website: www.gxca.org.uk/whats-on
The much-loved Easter celebration is back with wonderful guests for a day of fun at the Gerrards Cross Community Association. The Easter Bunny has been busy preparing plenty of activities and surprises...
Megaslam Wrestling
20th April 2025
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
See Megaslam World Champion, Martin Kirby, Italy’s 6ft5 Megaslam Machine - Massimo, the Megaslam Ladies, high-flying action stars and many more in this incredible two hour family entertainment spectacular!
Farm Boy
23rd April 2025
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Michael Morpurgo's compelling sequel to War Horse returns to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling, and original music - a beautifully crafted reminder that stories...
Comedy Club 4 Kids
26th April 2025
Venue: Quarry Theatre
Website: www.quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the...
Jumble Sale
26th April 2025
Venue: Gerrards Cross Community Association
Website: www.gxca.org.uk/jumble-sale-2025
Gerrards Cross are excited to invite you to the GXCA Jumble Sale – a fantastic opportunity to find amazing bargains while supporting the community! This year, GXCA members get early access to the best...
Toy Bank Weekend
26th-27th April 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend
Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...
Bing's Birthday
29th-30th April 2025
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Get ready for an amazing celebration with Bing’s Birthday, a brand-new live stage show packed with fun, laughter and surprises! Full of new heartwarming moments and catchy new songs, all brought to life...
Bat Walk
2nd May 2025
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover Stowe after dark with a guided bat walk led by the North Bucks Bat Group and the Stowe ranger team. The event is suitable for all ages and abilities – no bat expertise required. Booking essential....
Princess & Pirate Weekend
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover! Join the Princess & Pirate Parade - Wear...
The Jousting Tournament
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Step into the Walled Garden to experience a captivating living history medieval camp, while the South Lawn will host the exhilarating main joust and mesmerizing displays of birds of prey, archery, jester...
May Day Merriment
4th-5th May 2025
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
This May Day event promises to be an immersive and engaging experience for all ages. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and educational day out, this celebration of Elizabethan...
Milton Keynes Brick Festival
4th May 2025
Venue: Middleton Hall
Website: https://brickfestivalevents.com/event/milton-keynes-brick-festival-4-2
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders...
Dinosaur Day
5th May 2025
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
The dinosaurs will be appearing on the grass outside the visitor centre throughout the day, plus, enjoy steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum, watch the model trains and ride the miniature railway...
See Bluey
7th-8th May 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bluey
Go and see Bluey, Australia’s favourite blue heeler puppy, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday. This event is for one weekend...
WiFi Wars
10th May 2025
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
It’s the live comedy game show where you all play along: Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!Age guidance: 6+ for afternoon...
May Half-Term
24th May-1st June 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices
Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half-term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!
See Bingo
7th-8th June 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bingo
Go and see Bingo, Bluey’s Red Heeler little sister, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday.