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!
Latest Competitions
WIN A HALF OR FULL DAY AT ONE OF THE MINI OR CITY CAMPS AT CHELMSFORD SPORT AND ATHLETICS CENTRE!
Are you ready for some cracking Easter holiday fun? From Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April, the Mini and City Camps are back! They're the perfect way for your little ones to stay active, make...
WIN TWO ADULT TICKETS TO THE ESSEX YOUNG FARMERS' SHOW
Enjoy a fun- lled day at the Essex Young Farmers' Show! Discover live farming demonstrations, thrilling main ring displays and interactive exhibits showcasing some of the best of Essex's farming...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY!
Explore the wonders of wildlife this spring and enjoy a day out at the Zoo with the whole family whilst also supporting endangered species from across the globe! FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SIMPLY...
WIN A FREE DAY PASS TO ANY MEGA CAMPS EASTER CAMP THIS EASTER BREAK 2026
Your child can enjoy a VIP day pass to enjoy a day filled with exciting activities this Easter. FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SIMPLY ANSWER... The Mega Camps logo has a white shape featured on it...
Win a copy of Wicked: For Good on Blu-ray™
To celebrate the home entertainment release of Wicked: For Good – now available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD In WICKED: FOR GOOD, the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of...
Win a So Slime Mini Flower Garden
Create your own squishy springtime garden! Let your imagination bloom. Mix, stretch and squish colourful, scented slimes in two fun textures. Decorate and store your creations in six super-cute flowerpots,...
Win a copy of Kid Potato
Meet Kid Potato! He’s a totally regular kid . . . except he’s a potato. Join him and his friends in FIVE spud-tacularly funny, bite-size and utterly pointless adventures, perfect for fans...
Win a copy of Yes, You Can Travel With Kids
Jenna Carr, aka The Travel Mum, is on a mission: to help families travel more for less. When Jenna became a mum, she refused to give up her love of travel. Over the past six years, she has helped parents...
Win a copy of Five Little Chicks
Slide the buttons along the page to count the little chicks in this fun Easter twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons to make Mama...
Win a copy of Shapes of Nature
Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety! Perfect for curious minds ages 9+, this spectacular large-format nature...
Win a Learn With Peppa toy bundle
Oinktastic fun packed with learning, music and play! Peppa Pig has delighted children and parents the world since 2004, and has gone on to become one of the most popular and enduring children's...
Win a £3k holiday and £3k for your school with Hays Travel and easyJet holidays
Win big with Hays Travel and easyJet holidays! One lucky family will receive £3,000 towards a holiday of their choice, plus £3,000 for their school. There's great availability for July...
Win a Paint Pop Activity Bundle
They're bright, colourful and create little to no mess, offering a happy experience for all! The Paint Pop Fruity Scent Gel Pens will make all your writing and doodles extra special! There are 24...
Win a copy of The Amazing Adventures of Archie
During a family holiday to Cornwall, two brave children and their dog Archie are drawn into a mystery - Can Archie’s nose save the day? A family holiday in Cornwall provides lots of fun for George...
Win a set of SuperQuesters Mission Chapter Books
Join the SuperQuesters in two magical chapter books for 6- to 9-year-olds. Perfect science-themed adventures for this British Science Week (6 to 15 March) and to celebrate the National Year of Reading....
Win a bundle of Disney, Pixar and Marvel Studios’ films on Blu-ray™
Celebrate Springtime with Movie Magic from The Walt Disney Studios on Blu-ray™ & DVD! From Half Term until Easter, there are hundreds of movies available for all the family at great value...