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Big Dreams and Brilliant Doodles with Liz Pichon
9th May 2026
Primary Times speaks to award-winning author and illustrator Liz Pichon about design inspiration, overcoming obstacles and building confident young creatives The globally bestselling author and illustrator, Liz Pichon is the creative force behind the hugely popular Tom Gates series. Known for her...
Maths Made Fun at Home
6th May 2026
Primary Times helps parents transform everyday moments into fun, hands-on maths experiences, without it feeling like a lesson. Maths doesn’t have to be a homework battle – far from it! With a little creativity, numbers can sneak into playtime, mealtimes, and even car journeys. The key...
Find Your Story with The Works
3rd May 2026
The Works is inviting children and their families to celebrate the joy of reading with Find Your Story – a fun-filled campaign supporting the National Year of Reading 2026. At the heart of Find Your Story is giving children the confidence to choose the books they’re most excited about....
Unforgettable adventures at the Bluebell Railway this May and June!
1st May 2026
This charming heritage railway has an exciting line-up of events that will delight the whole family. Starting with the Wizarding event from May 24th to 30th, step into a world of magic and wonder. Little wizards and witches can enjoy spellbinding activities while exploring the enchanting railway. On...
Step Into May!
28th April 2026
May is the perfect month to get your family moving. The lighter evenings and natural burst of spring energy make it ideal for heading outside together. It also marks National Walking Month, a UK-wide campaign led by the walking charity Living Streets that encourages people to build more walking into...
UK’s largest children’s book festival returns 27–28 June with star-studded line-up
20th April 2026
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, the UK’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival, has relaunched as the London Children's Literature Festival for its return on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. Founded in 2015, the Festival will, once again, offer the public over 100...
Step into your own starship adventure
8th April 2026
There is nothing quite like the wonder in a child’s eyes when they set foot on the bridge of their very own starship. Our Cadet missions let you crew a vessel together and experience an unforgettable interstellar adventure. Step aboard this immersive spaceship adventure that is “quite...
Travel Back to the Golden Age of the Vikings
25th March 2026
Vikings: The Immersive Experience is a revolutionary new immersive, educational and historical exhibition open for a limited time at London's Dock X. It offers an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of the Viking world’s most formidable family: King Ragnar Lodbrok, the wise Queen Kraka (Aslaug),...