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Things to do with kids in Derbyshire
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Goat Kid Experience
23rd April-23rd May 2025
Venue: Chatsworth
Address: Bakewell, Derbyshire
Meet and cuddle the pygmy goat kids in the farmyard. Ages 7 years and up. £15 per person including all day access to the farmyard and playground, and a bag of animal feed. All children must be accompanied...
Foster for East Midlands
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire
The East Midlands is in critical need of foster carers. In April 2024, the Foster for East Midlands hub was launched to address this shortage. Look on the website for information events in your area, where...
Genius Tuition Derby
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Genius Tuition Derby
Address: Moore Street
With experienced PGCE qualified teachers, Genius Tuition deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially. To find out more, visit the website.
Kip McGrath Tutoring
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Kip McGrath Derby South
Would you like to see your child as a more confident and successful learner, who thrives in school? Thousands of Kip McGrath students have gone on to outstanding educational achievements and inspirational...
Little Oaks Day Nursery
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Derby Grammar School
Address: Derby
Opening at the end of May 2025, Little Oaks Day Nursery promises to offer a unique and inspiring start to early education. As part of the Derby Grammar School family, Little Oaks benefits from excellent...
Dig out your gardening gloves
Primary Times explores petals, pollinators and plants for National Children’s Gardening Week.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Teach road safety with Brake
Join schools up and down the country taking part in a walk for road safety.
Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Learn ancient traditions and celebrate the sun’s powerful seasonal journey together.