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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Tiny Dancers
10th March-21st July 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tiny-dancers/
Creative dance and play for under 5s and their adults. A chance for families to have fun together with creative input and resources such as scarves, feathers and hoops. Each session includes child-friendly...
African Forest
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: Bristolzoo.org.uk
Visit the all-new African Forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project! Opening in April 2026, African Forest offers a unique opportunity to learn about forests, the diversity of life and primate evolution. As...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Competition
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online
Website: www.ukgdns.com/get-creative-be-safe/
UKGDNs are looking for creative kids to design a poster, poem, film, or something else to raise awareness of a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). The competition is open to children aged 5 - 11...
Cheddar Junior Parkrun
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Kings Fitness and Leisure
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheddar-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...
Colyton Grammar School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Colyton Grammar School
Website: www.colytongrammar.com
At Colyton Grammar School, their core values are Scholarship, Humility and Service. Memories are made through opportunities, events and healthy competition. The registration portal for Year 7 entry opens...
Easter Adventures!
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: mendip.me/book/easter/
From festive egg hunts to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, there's something for everyone at Mendip Activity Centre. Children aged 4 to 12 can take on the epic Easter Tobogganing Egg Hunt, meanwhile older...
Easter at Monkton Elm Garden Centre
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Website: www.monktonelm.com
Join the Easter Bunny Trail from March 28th-April 6th, walk-ins welcome, and win a special chocolate treat! Capture the excitement of Easter and meet the Easter Bunny on 28th and 29th March, paint your...
Family Learning with SS&L
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online and in Local Centres Across Somerset
Website: sslcourses.co.uk/short-courses
SS&L believe that learning should be accessible, enjoyable, and life-changing. They offer a range of family learning courses and workshops. Last year, they supported over 3,000 learners across Somerset,...
Swimming Lessons
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Various Locations
Website: everyoneactive.com/centre/
Swimming lessons at Wellington Sports Centre, Taunton Swimming Pool and Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Somerset Council, help children to have fun and be active...
Wellington School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Wellington School
Website: www.wellington-school.org.uk
At Wellington School, they have four principles for the future of education: Embrace complexity, spark connections, lead together and act today. Visit the website to find out more and book a visit, or...
Writing a Will
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Amicus Law
Website: www.amicuslaw.co.uk
Writing a Will is one of the most important steps any parent can take to protect their family. It is a responsible and empowering act of care for those who matter most. Contact: info@amicuslaw.co.uk, 01278...
Funderworld Bristol
2nd April-4th May 2026
Venue: Durdham Downs
Website: funderworld.com
Funderworld is packed with heart-pounding attractions, including adrenaline-pumping rides for the boldest adventurers and family-friendly favourites for all ages to enjoy together. Plus, the food court...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
29th April-2nd May 2026
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Bath Drama presents a fun reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most fantastical works, full of fairies, romance, magic, comedy and mayhem, transposed from the medieval Athens and the surrounding forest...
Spring Steam Spectacular 2026
1st-4th May 2026
Venue: West Somerset Railway
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/spring-steam-spectacular-2026
A special celebration of 50 years of steam on the revived West Somerset Railway. The four-day steam gala will showcase a slice of the incredible variety of motive power that has graced the metals of the...
Nick Cope Family Show
9th May 2026
Venue: Komedia Bath
Website: komediabath.co.uk/events/
Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun-filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations....
Rare Plant Fair
17th May 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/rare-plant-fair
For all plant lovers and garden enthusiasts, the Rare Plant Fair is an excellent opportunity to buy beautiful, interesting and unusual plants. A selection of specialist nurseries, all with genuine plant...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
22nd-24th May 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs...
May Plant Sale
23rd May 2026
Venue: Bath City Farm
Website: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/may-plant-sale/
Spring is the perfect time to plant in your garden, planter or allotment. The growing team and gardening volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions and support you to choose the right plants for...
Archaeology Adventures - May Half Term
26th-29th May 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/archaeology-adventures-may-half-term
Examine the Roman remains at The Roman Baths. Dig for replica Roman artefacts in the special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures - just like a real archaeologist!...
Ludi Florales - Free Family Crafts
26th-29th May 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/ludi-florales-free-family-crafts
Visit to celebrate a special Roman spring festival and create a flower garland to wear. Included in admission. 2-4pm.
Remarkable Rangers: Wildlife Days (May Half Term)
26th-27th May 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
This May half term, go and meet the Remarkable Ranger team and discover the different habitats that support the wildlife that calls Barrington Court home. Get hands-on with some pond dipping, have a go...
K-POP PARTY
28th May 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/k-pop-party/
This high-energy, family-friendly show brings the world of K-Pop to a theatre near you. Kids and adults will fall in love with their chosen ICON and get the chance to help crown their favourite character...
Royal Bath & West Show 2026
28th-30th May 2026
Venue: The Showground
Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/royal-bath-west-show-2026-2
Visit this summer for a Great British family day out. The Show will feature a plethora of activities, demonstrations and entertainment, including interactive activities, fast-paced excitement in the Main...
Falconry Displays at Barrington Court (May Half Term)
29th May 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
The wonderful birds and handlers from Xtreme Falconry return again in May half term. Marvel at majestic birds of prey as they swoop across the South Lawn. Displays will take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Minny Stynker
6th June 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/minny-stynker/
Join Soap Soup Theatre on their most riotous, colourful adventure of all – where a bedroom becomes a forest, a school turns into a solar system and the drawings in your bag have a life of their own!...
Garden Theatre – Othello
11th June 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/othello
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most captivating and thrilling plays, and enjoy a summer’s evening of outdoor theatre in their spectacular gardens with valley views.
Midsummer Revels
17th June 2026
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/midsummer-revels/
Featuring traditional English folksongs, self-written material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a glorious feel-good evocation of sunny days. Songs of the land and sea, town and country...
History Alive: Knights Tournament
20th June 2026
Venue: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
Website: bishopspalace.org.uk/event/medieval-knight-tournament/
Feel the thrill of medieval combat as armoured knights clash in a spectacular Tournament of the Knights at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells. More details of this exciting and family-friendly event will be...
Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel
21st June 2026
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/family/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/9978
Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their...
Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dr-seuss-the-cat-in-the-hat/
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on...