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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Pooch Passport at Lanhydrock
4th October-28th February 2025
Venue: Lanhydrock
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pooch-passport
Collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat
Woof: A Celebration of Dogs
1st January-28th June 2025
Venue: Lynn Museum
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Brand new exhibition celebrating canine companions throughout time featuring natural history , archaeology and art works
John Lyons:Carnivalesque
8th February-5th May 2025
Venue: The Box
Website: www.theboxplymouthcom
See the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artisist and poet John Lyons and discover the contribution he's made to British art, literture and art education over the last 60 years
Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival
9th-23rd February 2025
Venue: Shaftesbury
Website: www.shaftesburysnowdrops.org
Snowdrop related events - see the website for the full line-up
Bumper Half Term at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
15th-22nd February 2025
Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Help to celebrate the Tivvy Bumper's 90th birthday with fun family activities aroudn the museum, plus dressing up, train toys and more
February Half Term at Knighthayes
15th-23rd February 2025
Venue: Knightshayes
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes
Discover the joy of natures with a Tree Trail and other things to do
February half term fun at The Big Sheep
15th-23rd February 2025
Venue: The Big Sheep
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
See the website for details
Guess How Much I Love You interactive trail
15th February-31st December 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Interactive garden trail and activities based on the well-loved children's book
Wild About Spring Trail
15th February-4th April 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Explore the gardens and grounds as they come to life this spring. Discover fun facts aobut the estate's springtime animals and enjoy activities along the way
Winter treasures spotter trail
15th February-19th March 2025
Venue: Greenway
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway
Fun, family oriented trail around the garden
Write Your Own Fairytale Trail
15th February-30th March 2025
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey
Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and get creative. Follow the map to find all the writing spots and see what inspires your story along the way
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
19th-23rd February 2025
Venue: Bournemouth Pavilion
Website: www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
Brand-new production of the much-loved family favourite
Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show
21st-22nd February 2025
Venue: Regent Theatre
Website: www.theregent.co.uk
Variety of numbers with songs, dance, traditional Ralph Reader material, a journey through the seasons, a colourful number and a festival
Family Animation Workshhop
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Use 2D animation to bring to life your very own 2D cut out character in this fun workshop giving adults and children a chance to work together to create their very own animated character
LEGO Fun Day
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Buckfast Abbey
Website: www.buckfast.org.uk
Fun LEGO sessions - see website for details
Princess Live!
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Princess pop party - all-singing all-dancing concert show
Stay and Rave - Movie Magic
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Paignton Library and Information Centre
Website: www.
Join in for some movie magic at the popular stay and rave disco. Music at a lower level for little ears, fun crafts and games. Quiet room with soft play for little ones to enjoy. All children will have...
Wimborne Craft Supplies Jamboree
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Allendale Community Centre
Website: www.theallendale.org
Materials, craft tools, template, haberdashery, demonstrations and more
Higher Cherubeer Open Day
23rd-23rd February 2025
Venue: Dolton, Winkleigh
Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk
1 3/4 acre country garden with gravelled courtyard and paths and over 400 snowdrop varieties
Relaxed Sessions at RAMM
28th-28th February 2025
Venue: RAMM Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Session offering visitors a chance to explore the museum in a quieter, more serene environment. These sessions are ideal for individuals with autism, anxiety or related conditions, but everyone is welcome
community Open Weekend
1st-2nd March 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Visit RHS Garden Rosemoor for just £1 with a family trail and lots to see. Book online -tickets limited
Free Tree Hub - Hatherleigh
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Hatherleigh Community Centre, Hatherleigh
Free trees are being given out as part of a scheme to encourage more tree cover across the country to replace ash that rare being lost due to ash dieback disease
Groove Onto The Moon
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Fun sci-fi adventure for children aged 3 to 7
The Minny Stynker AR Experience
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Paignton Library and Information Centre
Workshop aimed at families who don't feel comfortable in traditional theatre settings - experienced like an audiobook, an animation and a video game combined
The Three Little Pigs
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Bridport Arts Centre
Website: www.bridport-arts.com
Stage show suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3 to 10) from Stuff and Nonsense
Locals week at Arlington court
3rd-9th March 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Week of free fun if you live in an EX3 postcode area - see website for terms and conditions
Big Book Sale at Arlington Court
6th-9th March 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Bumper second hand book sale to celebrate World Book Day
Bing's Birthday
8th-9th March 2025
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Brand-new live stage show with lots of songs and joining in
Comic Con and Gaming Festival
8th-9th March 2025
Venue: Westpoint Exeter
Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk
Traders offering comics, gaming stock and all sorts of collectibles and merchandise, great displays from popular film and TV shows and cosplayers
The Jungle Book
9th-9th March 2025
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Website: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Adaptation of the classic story from Indigo Moon Theatre with shadow puppet theatre, original music and technicolour projections
Welly Walks at Rosemoor
10th-10th March 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Workshops specifically for preschool age children to spend time in the garden. Suitable for children age 5 and under with a different theme each session - booking essential
Home Education Days
11th-11th March 2025
Venue: Monkey World
Website: www.monkeyworld.org
Session exclusively for home-educated children and their families - theme is Conservation and Rescue
The Annual Schools Exhibition
11th March-22nd April 2025
Venue: Burton at Bideford
Website: www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Exhibition showing a diverse range of artworks showcasing the talent, imagination and creativity of young people from the local area. Free entry
Craft, gift and food fair
15th-15th March 2025
Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse
Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com
Day of creativity, unique finds and delicious treats
Heroes and Superheroes
15th-15th March 2025
Venue: Lighthouse Poole
Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Film themed musical concert from Bournemouth Symphonic Orchestra
Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre
20th March-30th April 2025
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/coleton-fishacre
Wander the garden and spot all the different types of blossom in bloom at Coleton #fishacre with a trail, opportunity to write a blossom haiku or tanka poem with the blossom poetry cards
Festival of Blossom at Greenway
20th March-30th April 2025
Venue: Greenway
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway
See how many types of blossom bloom at Greenway, blossom trail, blossom origami and more
Mothers Day at Seaton Tramway
30th-30th March 2025
Venue: Seaton Tramway
Website: www.tram.co.uk
Mum travels FREE with an accompanying paying child on the standard service - see the website for details
Mothers Day Cream Tea Cruise
30th-30th March 2025
Venue: Exmouth
Website: www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk/mothers-day-cream-tea-cruise
Cruise include Devon Cream Teas - see website to book
Protest
5th-9th March 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/protest/
For ages 7+. Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth. Jade is slowly coming to realise that...
Acts of Gathering
Venue: Eden Project
Website: www.edenproject.com
Exhibition bringing together a number of artworks that celebrate and interrogate the nature of food culture in a rapidly changing world, inviting us to consider the ceremony and symbolism that shape our...
Adventures in Purbeck Family Quest
Venue: Corfe Castle
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle
Find all the hidden quest boards in the castle and note down the ansers in the booklet
Antony A to Z
Venue: Antony
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony
Pick up your activity card to find an object around the house and garden for every letter of the alphabet and challenge your friends and family to see who can complete their list quickest
Antony Gormley's Time Horizon
Venue: Houghton Hall
Website: www.houghtonhall.com
Large scale installations featuring 100 lifesize scultures distributed across 300 acres of the park
Autumn Apple Trail
Venue: Lydford Gorge
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lydford-gorge
Follow the trail around the orchard to get stuck into some apple activities
Autumn Spotter Trail
Venue: Knightshayes
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes
Pick up an Autumn Spotter Trail and go on an adventure around the gardens and parkland. See if you can find all of the colours on the colour wheel and match the leaves you find on the Autumn leaves guide....
Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea rooms and gardens, as they celebrate the autumn colour. Family crafting and activities
BEAR HUNT SCULPTURE TRAIL
Venue: Various locations in North Devon
Website: www.chsw.org.uk/event/bear-hunt-sculpture-trail
Find 25 5 foot bears painted by a local artist around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map and make a donation to support Children's Hospice...
Beneath the Waves
Venue: West Bay Discovery Centre
Address: West Bay
Website: www.westbaydiscovercentre.org.uk
Pop-up exhibition where visitors can discover the history of fishing locally, the hidden world beneath our water and how local marine life is being protected
Big Schools' Birdwatch
Address: Everywhere
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/ for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/
Count birds in your school grounds and submit results online. See the website for helpful ID resources
Bing Activity Trail
Venue: Newquay Zoo
Website: www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Follow Bing's fun activity trail to learn about the animal in the Zoo and help the zookeepers complete their checklist
CHINESE ZODIAC TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay,
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org.uk
Find all the Zodiac animals around the Museum
Cocomelon Song Time
Venue: Sea Life Great Yarmouth
Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth
Join JJ and all the little ones from Melon Patch Academy to meet incredible animals and discover how to keep them safe in the oceans and find the missing words to complete the exclusive SEA Life song
Dame Magdalene Odundo at Houghton Hall
Venue: Houghton Hall
Website: www.houghtonhall.com
Exhibition showcase existing and new works spanning Odundo's 30 year career
Discover Sharklife
Venue: Sealife Hunstanton
Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton
Fun activitiy trail and challenges throughout the aquarium, enjoy visual games
Easter Activities at World of Country Life
Time: 1080624:00
Venue: World of Country Life
Address: West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth
Website: https://www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/event/easter-holiday-family-fun/
Special Easter arts and craft sessions, Easter Egg Trail as well as their programme of daily activities and play areas
Fairies and Dragons Trail
Venue: The Garden House
Address: Pound Road, Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton
Website: www.thegardenhouse.org.uk
Sport the woodland fairies and friendly dragons hidden around the garden.
Fantazy
Venue: Babbacombe Theatre
Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Variety show with comedy, illusion, vocalists and dance
Follow the Sensory Trail at Seaton Wetlands
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
New sensory trail - follow the trail and each board highlights an activity to help you connect to nature
Garden Trail of Heritage Camelias and Rhododendrons
Venue: The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Website: www.heligan.com
Experience the awakening of the collection of historic shrubs and explore the National Collection of Camelias and Rhodoendrons
Guess Who Adoption Donkey Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Put your knowledge about the Sanctuary's adoption to the test in their new summer trail combining fun, exercise and brainpower - £5 per trail. Open daily until 9am, general admission and parking is free....
Hide and Sheep AR trail
Venue: Powderham Castle,
Address: Kenton, Nr Exeter
Website: www.powderham.co.uk
Explore this historic Estate with an Augmented Reality Trail. See the website for details on how to access the app before arrival
Hollywood Rome Trail
Venue: Torquay Museum
Website: 530 Babbacombe Road, Torquay
Explore the Hollywood Rome: Reel Life in the Ancient World exhibition and fill out the trail sheet. Also take part in an activity sheet called My Favourite Roman.
I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Exhibition
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Address: Arlington, Nr Barnstaple
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Outdoor exhibition with nature scenes and poems for every month of the year
Ice Skating at Eden Project
Venue: Eden Project
Website: www.edenproject.com
Ice rink with bookable sessions for all ages and abilities including ice-play for toddlers and special sessions for families
INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG.
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org/events
Explore the Made To Be Played: A Festival of Musical Instruments exhibition and answer the questions on your trail sheet and get a prize on completion.
LAMB FEEDING AND LAMBING LIVE
Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph
Address: Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph
Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk
See the new lambs as well as lots of other baby animals being born during the spring
Mail Trail 2023
Venue: Various locations across Exmouth
Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/mail-trail-2023
Find over 40 decorated postboxes with maps available in aid of Hospiscare
Making The Rounds: Stories of Workhouse Nurses Told In Textiles
Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections
Marvellous Minibeasts Trail
Venue: Kingston Lacy
Address: Wimborne
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dorset/kingston-lacy
Wander the woodland to find out where the minibeasts live, eat and sleep around Kingston Lacy and try the minibeast themed activities along the woodland walk from 9:30 to 4:30pm
Mini Keeper Quiz
Venue: Paradise Park
Website: www.paradisepark.org.uk
Do the quiz, test your knowledge and once completed claim your special badge
New Exhibition - Going Mobile
Venue: PK Porthcurno
Website: www.pkporthcurno.com
Exhibition on the 40 year history of the mobile phone
Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk
Arts and cultural festival - see the website for more details
Orchard Fortnight
Venue: Killerton
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Learn how the Killerton team manage a traditional orchard to reverse the decline in nature, follow an orchard trail, pick your own apples and play games. Demonstrations of apple pressing
Paddington TM The Story of A Bear
Venue: Torre Abbey
Address: The King's Drive, Torquay
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk
Touring exhibition from the British Library with books, documents, film clips and original artwork and more associated events to be announced
Read to a Dog
Session to encourage children and teenagers to read - book onto a session with Rafa who has been assessed and is registered with Pets as Therapy.
Red Squirrel Ramble Quiz
Venue: Paradise Park
Address: Hayle
Website: www.paradisepark.org.uk
Discover what makes them unique, who shares their habitat and the Park's role in breeding them for reintroduction into the wild. Complete the quiz and claim your chocolate reward
Rediscover Church - Family Easter Trail - Cranbrook
Venue: Younghayes Centre
Address: Cranbrook
Website: https://www.rediscoverchurch.com/cranbrook-eastertrail
Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre. Free to take part but booking essential.
Remedies, Reasons and Resilience
Venue: Torre Abbey
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on
Exhibition exploring what wellbeing means to individuals
RETRO GAMES: A GAMING JOURNEY FROM ARCADE TO ZX SPECTRUM
Venue: Time and Tide Museum
Address: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars’ Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX.
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/timetide/ whats-on/retro-games
Exhibition charting the rise of computer gaming from 80s to the present day with the chance to play games using vintage and contemporary technology.
ROYAL RESIDENTS FAMILY QUEST
Venue: Corfe Castle
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle
Explore the ruins to learn about the royal residents of Corfe Castle. Answer the questions to earn your castle siege coin.
Spirit of Sanctuary Winter Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Discover the true spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Find your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just...
Spring Afternoon Tea
Venue: Assembly House
Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details
Spring Wildlife Hunt
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to the stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the sanctuary and matching...
Spring's Blossoming at Blickling Estate
Venue: Blickling Estate
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate
Celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom with a family trail and other ways to explore spring in the House
Stories of Sanctuary Spirit Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth,
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Uncover the spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Reveal your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5...
Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind De Morgan's Ceramic Designs
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)
Address: Queen Street, Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Exhibition investigating the use of mathematical principles in William De Morgan's beautiful ceramic designs
Superhero Insect Trail
Venue: Torquay Museum
Website: 531 Babbacombe Road, Torquay
Wherever you find them, insects are carrying out vital jobs that make healthy ecosystems and help us by pollinating our food and cleaning up our environment. Follow the Superhero trail of these incredible...
Swannery Cygnets Hatching
Venue: Abbotsbury Swannery
Address: New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth
Website: www.abbotsburytickets.co.uk
See the cygnets hatch and take their first steps from dozens of nests across the Swannery. Explore the Swannery and witness the unique sight of the fluffy cygnets
The Map That Led Me To You Reading/Workshop With Ella McLeod
Venue: Bude Library
Website: www.budelitfest.co.uk
Part of Bude Literary Festival. Join the author discussing their epic and ambitious fantasy about freedom, love and home - advised for ages 8+
The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour
Venue: Lynn Museum
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Moon themed exhibition wher eyou can discover the science and mythology behind our nearest neighbour, find out about historic discovery and exploration and encounter astonishing astonish objects incluidng...
The Secret Book Quest
Venue: Torbay Libraries
Website: www.torbaylibraries.org.uk
Reading Challenge. Receive a booklet to complete as well as a certificate when 25, 50 and 100 books have been read. Free to take part. Visit the website to find out more about occasional special events.
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA EXHIBITION
Venue: Shire Hall Museum
Address: High West Street, Dorchester
Website: www.shirehalldorset.org/events
New exhibition celebrating the work of Judith Kerr with original artwork, notes and sketches
The Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House
Venue: Assembly House
Address: Norwich
Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details
THIRSTY FOR FASHION EXHIBITION
Venue: Killerton
Address: Broadclyst
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Exhibition exploring circular fashion from the 18th Century to the present day highlighting the techniques used to repair and reuse clothing throughout history
Travelling Trees Trail
Venue: Greenway
Address: Galmpton,
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway
Discover the trees of Greenway in this family oriented self-led trail
Under The Autumn Leaves Trail
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Address: Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth,
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre
Step among the trees and listen to the sounds of nature in this autumn trail.
Vineyard Nature Trail
Venue: Sandridge Barton,
Address: Stoke Gabriel
Website: www.sandridgebarton.com
Family friendly nature trail set on the edge of the River Dart
Winter Fun at Woodlands
Venue: Woodlands
Address: Woodlands, Blackawton, Totnes,
Website: www.woodlandspark.com
Indoor areas and selected rides open
Winter Sculpture Exhbition
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Return of the annual exhibition with sculptures situated round the grounds
ZOG ACTIVITY TRAIL
Venue: Haldon Forest Park
Address: Bullers Hill, nr Exeter
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park
Brand new family activity trail and free app. See website for details