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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Woodland Adventure Days
15th April-6th October 2024
Venue: Audley End Miniature Railway
Website: www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever they don’t have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. It's a lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the...
Enchanted Summer Adventure
20th July-1st September 2024
Venue: Audley End Miniature Railway
Website: www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
This summer, embark on a magical journey of discovery! Visit Audley End Miniature Railway to encounter the enchanted creatures who inhabit the woodlands.
Skylark Maize Maze and Funyard
20th July-2nd September 2024
Venue: Skylark Garden Centre
Website: www.skylarkgardencentre.co.uk
Their biggest and most anticipated event! Explore the giant Maize Maze, and have unlimited fun for one day with everything the funyard has to offer, including Go-Karts, Pig Racing, Water Wars, The Beach,...
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-12 year olds
22nd-26th July 2024
Venue: Wandlebury Country Park
Address: Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge
Website: www.cambridgeppf.org
Holiday Bushcraft is run by experienced instructors from Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. The sessions focus on practical bushcraft...
Treasure Hunt
25th July 2024
Venue: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event
Can you use the clues to help you find the hidden item at the end of the trail? The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. Ages 4-9 years. Cost £5.50. 10:30am - 12pm....
Children's Fused Glass Workshop
26th July 2024
Venue: Discovery Den
Address: Ham Lane, Peterborough
Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/childrens-fused-glass-workshop
Join June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. There are two workshops, 10:30am and 11:45am. Once your piece is complete, it will be fired in a...
Flying Days: The Americans
26th July 2024
Venue: Duxford Airfield
Address: Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Website: https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/events/july-flying-day-one
A tale of two countries bound by duty, find out about the special relationship between America and Britain. Enjoy a few surprises in the sky and a great day out on the ground at Flying Days: The Americans....
The Sprite in the Doll's House
26th July 2024
Venue: Latitude Festival
Website: www.cambridgetouringproductions.co.uk
Some Kind of Theatre – The Queen’s doll's house is in disarray and its maker, Edwin, sets out to find the culprit. His search reveals Quercus, a noisy sprite who has lived through fairy tale history....
Buckfest 2024
27th July 2024
Venue: Buckden Millennium Field
Website: buckfest.org
Buckfest 2024 will be held on Saturday July 27th from 11.30am to 10.45pm. They will be running the Main, Introducing and Shed Stages with around 20 acts/bands playing on the day and will also feature the...
Despicable Me 4
27th July 2024
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre
Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on
In the first Despicable Me film for seven years, Gru – the world’s favourite supervillain turned Anti-Villain League-agent – returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem. More showings also on 29th,...
Labyrinth
27th July 2024
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre
Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/all-shows/kids-club-labyrinth/13431
A mercurial David Bowie stars alongside a young Jennifer Connelly in Muppets creator Jim Henson’s endlessly imaginative 1986 cult classic, executive produced by George Lucas. This is a witty, dazzling,...
Bourn Windmill Open Days
28th July 2024
Venue: Bourn Windmill
Address: Caxton Road, Bourn
Website: www.cambridgeppf.org/Event
Set in beautiful scenery, Bourn Mill was built during the reign of King Henry VIII! Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the incredible task of turning the whole mill on its post...
The Wave
28th July 2024
Venue: Latitude Festival
Website: www.cambridgetouringproductions.co.uk
Calf2Cow – The pirate ship, ‘Wave Goodbye to Your Sanity’ has been lost at sea for weeks, or perhaps it is years? Crewed by three buffoonish, broken, musical playing sailors, they need your help...
Wild in the Woods (Cambourne): Outdoor Art
31st July 2024
Venue: Cambourne Nature Reserve
Address: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire
Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-07-31-wild-woods-cambourne-outdoor-art
Join Becca Badger for an adventure on Cambourne Nature Reserve. There'll be a selection of resources and ideas to choose from; they might make something from clay, create sculptures with sticks, take creative...
High School Musical
2nd August 2024
Venue: Harvest Barn Farmshop - Outdoor Theatre
Address: Whitehall Farm, King's Lynn, PE31 8GE
Website: harvestbarn.co.uk
Harvest Barn Farmshop are super excited to be bringing back their Outdoor Cinema after a sell out 2023 summer! This year they’re going bigger than ever, showing a number of amazing classic films in August!...
Thomas' Big Adventure
2nd August 2024
Venue: Nene Valley Railway
Website: nvr.org.uk
Join Thomas on his Big Adventure, as he takes the main line from Peterborough to Wansford with his special train. On arrival at Wansford, enjoy a fun-packed hour with the Adventure Show, Miniature Railway...
Lavender Love
3rd August 2024
Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge
Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/lavender-love/
Make a scented lavender bag and other lavender crafts to make your home smell wonderful all summer long. Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied at all times. Free child tickets for this event must be booked...
Bug Hunting
7th August 2024
Venue: Rowing Lake Car Park
Address: Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough
Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/bug-hunting2
Find out what amazing creatures make their home in the different habitats at Thorpe Meadows. Activities take place in outside areas, so do visit suitably dressed for the weather. This event will take place...
Wild in the Woods (Cambourne): Family Adventure Walk
7th August 2024
Venue: Cambourne Nature Reserve
Address: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire
Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-08-07-wild-woods-cambourne-family-adventure-walk
Join Becca Badger for an adventure on Cambourne Nature Reserve. Meander around this accessible site doing silly challenges along the way (dance with a tree? Interview a spider? Jump off a log?) whilst...
Grease
9th August 2024
Venue: Harvest Barn Farmshop - Outdoor Theatre
Address: Whitehall Farm, King's Lynn PE31 8GE
Website: harvestbarn.co.uk
Harvest Barn Farmshop are super excited to be bringing back their Outdoor Cinema after a sell out 2023 summer! This year they’re going bigger than ever, showing a number of amazing classic films in August!...
Let's Ride: Charity Cycle Ride around Peterborough's Iconic Green Wheel
10th August 2024
Venue: Peterborough Central Park
Website: www.pect.org.uk/event
Let’s Ride! Take on Peterborough’s iconic Green Wheel. Help raise some money for local mental health charity, CPSL Mind. Get active, make new friends and help a great cause. If you’re new to cycling,...
Treasure Island
10th August 2024
Venue: Thurston Recreation Ground
Website: www.cambridgetouringproductions.co.uk
Dot Productions – Follow Jim Hawkins on his adventures starting at The Admiral Benbow Inn, continuing across the seas, and finishing with an exciting search on Treasure Island. A swashbuckling fun show...
Wild in the Woods (Cambourne): Dens and Sticks
14th August 2024
Venue: Cambourne Nature Reserve
Address: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire,
Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-08-14-wild-woods-cambourne-dens-and-sticks
Join Becca Badger for adventures with sticks on Cambourne Nature Reserve. You might build dens, have a stick-throwing competition, set a trail to follow, or design a stick Olympics!
High School Musical 2
16th August 2024
Venue: Harvest Barn Farmshop - Outdoor Theatre
Address: Whitehall Farm, King's Lynn PE31 8GE
Website: harvestbarn.co.uk
Harvest Barn Farmshop are super excited to be bringing back their Outdoor Cinema after a sell out 2023 summer! This year they’re going bigger than ever, showing a number of amazing classic films in August!...
Ramsey Camp 1940’s Weekend
17th-18th August 2024
Venue: Ramsey Rural Museum
Address: Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire
Website: www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk
The museum is open and providing entertainment and refreshment throughout the 1940's weekend. Entrance is free. For details of the 1940's weekend itself see: https://ramsey1940s.co.uk
Dinosaur World Live
19th-21st August 2024
Venue: Cambridge Arts Theatre
Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including...
Hairspray
23rd August 2024
Venue: Harvest Barn Farmshop - Outdoor Theatre
Address: Whitehall Farm, King's Lynn PE31 8GE
Website: harvestbarn.co.uk
Harvest Barn Farmshop are super excited to be bringing back their Outdoor Cinema after a sell out 2023 summer! This year they’re going bigger than ever, showing a number of amazing classic films in August!...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
23rd-25th August 2024
Venue: Cambridge Arts Theatre
Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......
Thomas and his Teddy Bear's Big Adventure
23rd August 2024
Venue: Nene Valley Railway
Address: Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough,
Website: https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/529/thomas-his-teddy-bears-big-adventure
Join Thomas on his Big Adventure and bring your teddy out for a ride, as he takes the main line from Peterborough to Wansford with his special train. On arrival at Wansford, enjoy a fun-packed hour with...
Torch Light Nights
29th-31st August 2024
Venue: Skylark Garden Centre
Address: Manea Rd, Wimblington, March, Cambridgeshire
Website: skylark-events.co.uk/torch-light-nights/
Experience the maze with a twist in the spooky darkness of the night. This event is aimed at the whole family including kids. Don't forget to bring your torch!