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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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AT THE TOWNGATE THEATRE, BASILDON
Fee Fi Fo Fum! Win a family ticket to all the fun! The Towngate Theatre in Basildon are giving one lucky family the opportunity to win four tickets to their magical, mystical, fairytale adventure–...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE LITTLE MERMAID AT THE TOWNGATE THEATRE, BASILDON
Win a family ticket to see Immersion Theatre’s most spectacular and fantastical family musical yet, The Little Mermaid on Sunday 2nd March 2025, at 11.30am or 2.30pm! This brand-new adaptation...
WIN A £30 VOUCHER FOR THE ZOGGS SHOP AT LEISURE WORLD AND A FREE FAMILY SWIM IN THE LEISURE POOL
Splash into fun at Leisure World Colchester ! Enjoy big waves and family fun in the leisure pool. Get water confident and learn to swim in the fitness pool. With online booking, a cosy coffee shop,...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET FOR FOUR TO SEE ELF THE MUSICAL AT CHARTER HALL ON 30TH DECEMBER, 2PM PERFORMANCE
Colchester Events is giving away a family ticket for four to see Elf The Musical at Charter Hall The ticket cannot be redeemed or exchanged for any other performances. FOR A CHANCE TO...
WIN LUNCH WITH SANTA IN HIS GROTTO FOR TWO ADULTS AND UP TO FOUR CHILDREN
Havering Christmas Land returns to Hornchurch, Essex over the festive period! A magical Christmas lights trail with all money raised going to local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham....
Win a copy of Old MacPumpkin Had a Farm
A sweet and spooky Halloween twist on a favourite rhyme, with a fold-out trick-or-treat party ending. Old MacPumpkin had a farm. Eek! Ahh! Eek! Ahh! Ohhh! And on that farm she had . . . a cat, a bat,...
Win a copy of Zac and Jac
Nine-year-old Jac has a hero – his dad. He drives a massive lorry, takes Jac to football at weekends and seems to know about everything. But when Jac joins a local football team with his best friend...
Win a copy of British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian
Created with world-leading hieroglyphics experts from the British Museum Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils! In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum,...
Win a copy of Oh Yes I Am!
A celebration of pantomime and the power of the theatre The debut picture book by award-winning storyteller and pantomime professional Mama G, Oh Yes I Am! is a celebration of the annual festive tradition...
Win a Build Your Own Pinball Machine Advent Calendar
Gift a fun-filled Christmas countdown with Build Your Own’s limited edition Pinball Machine Advent Calendar Hidden behind each door you’ll find a new step of kit instructions. Build step-by-step...
Win INSIDE OUT 2 and a host of PIXAR MOVIES on DVD!
DISNEY AND PIXAR’S INSIDE OUT 2 – THE HIGHEST-GROSSING ANIMATED FILM OF ALL TIME AND BIGGEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR – TAKES AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY HOME! Disney and Pixar’s smash hit...
Win a So Slime Gooblins Twin Pack
So spooky, So Slime! Gooblins brings spooky slime creatures to life. There are 2 scary slime characters waiting for you. Stretch them, squeeze them and remove spooky bones & organs! Piece your skeleton...
Win a copy of Mouse and Mole: What Might Have Been
Mouse and Mole return for three short stories navigating friendship and understanding This is the tenth edition of the loveable Mouse and Mole series, following Lo and Behold!, Clink, Clank, Clunk!...
Win a copy of Lone Wolf: Flight from the Dark
Lone Wolf gamebooks are exciting interactive adventures in a book! All you need is a 6-sided die and a pencil for hours of off-screen fun. Ages 7+. YOU are the sole survivor of the Kai, who for thousands...
Win a copy of Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star
There are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them - because only they still believe... Anise's job is to help humans and daemons...
Win a copy of Witchspark
Fall under the spell of Witchspark. A magical adventure series perfect for fans of Greenwild, Harry Potter and The Hatmakers. “Witchspark is everything I could possibly want in a book.”...
Win a Style 4 Ever S4E Unicorn DIY Lava Lamp
Create and decorate your own battery powered Lava Unicorn Lamp! Add beads, colour, decorations then add water to create your own personal lava lamp! You can also decorate and personalise your Unicorn...
Win a copy of Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds
From the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives! Join four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys deciphering...
Win £50 to spend at The Wiggles Store!
To celebrate the launch of The Wiggles brand new single Big Red Ute they are giving away a fantastic £50 to spend at The Wiggles Store! Big Red Ute is a lively, country-rock-infused anthem that...