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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Story Explorers
7th May-25th June 2025
Venue: Polesden Lacey
Address: near Dorking, Surrey
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/polesden-lacey/events/
'Story Explorers' aims to engage your little ones with nature through stories and fun activities. Enjoy a story, rhymes and a fun nature-based craft activity. The session is in the tipi in Crab Apple Orchard...
Better Leisure Centre - Swimming Lessons
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley and Epsom and Ewell
Website: www.better.org.uk
Give your family essential skills and confidence in and around water. Save a spot with Swimbies for babies and toddlers, Better Swim School for kids or swimming lessons for adults.
Guildford in Bloom 2025 Competition - Butterflies and Moths
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Guildford
Website: www.guildfordinbloom.com
Residents and businesses are invited to showcase their gardening talents under the captivating theme of Butterflies and Moths. This year's competition aims to celebrate the beauty and importance of these...
PGL Holiday Camps
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.pgl.co.uk
Since 1957, PGL have operated residential camps for 8-16s during the school holidays. Whether it’s their first time away from home, or they’re a seasoned adventurer, PGL give parents ultimate flexibility....
Singing, Dancing and Acting Classes at Stagecoach
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various Venues in Surrey
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk
Enrolling now for the Summer Term, Stagecoach Performing Arts love to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of singing, dancing and acting. Stagecoach offers the chance for kids...
The Great Family Walk
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various locations
Website: fundraise.gosh.org/event/great-family-walk
This June, lace up your trainers and join families across the UK for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s Great Family Walk. There are no rules – simply round up the family and walk 42 miles where,...
Ultimate Activity Camps
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk
Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted regulated childcare for 4-14 year olds during the school holidays. With a fantastic range of exciting activities, kids of all ages are engaged and inspired...
Amazing Animals
7th June 2025
Venue: The Leatherhead Theatre
Address: 7 Church St, Leatherhead
Website: theleatherheadtheatre.com/whatson/amazing-animals/
The Animal Guyz bring a show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see life-sized goats, sloths, bison, reindeer, penguins, orangutans and maybe...
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
8th June 2025
Venue: New Victoria Theatre
Address: The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking
Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/new-victoria-theatre/
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Flowers and...
Senior School & Sixth Form Open Evening
10th June 2025
Venue: Ewell Castle School
Address: Church St, Ewell, Epsom
Website: www.ewellcastle.co.uk
Ewell Castle School is a happy and successful co-educational independent school on the Surrey/London borders, easily accessible by public transport. The School’s reputation for an ambitious and personalised...
Spot’s Birthday Party
13th-15th June 2025
Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Address: Millbrook, Guildford
Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/spots-birthday-party
Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and...
Brooklands Relived - Festival of Motorsport Weekend
14th-15th June 2025
Venue: Brooklands Museum
Address: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey
Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/brooklands-relived-featuring-the-double-twelve
Expect a vast display of pre-war cars, vintage music by The Knightingales, dancing, vintage games and entertainment! Jive Dancing by Surrey Jive. Hair and/or makeup by Ema Parsons. The weekend celebrates...
Guess How Much I Love You – Summer Weekend
14th-15th June 2025
Venue: RHS Garden Wisley
Address: Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/
Explore the Guess How Much I Love You™ garden adventure trail and enjoy fun family days out at at RHS Garden Wisley. Join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare for some additional garden activities...
Kids’ Craft: Dreamcatchers
14th June 2025
Venue: Cranleigh Arts
Address: 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey
Website: cranleigharts.org/event/kids-craft-dreamcatchers/
Make beautiful dreamcatchers using flowers, tissue and contact paper. Claire and Emma will bring along a selection of wild flowers and leaves from their gardens but feel free to bring some of your own...
What's on at Claremont Landscape Garden
14th June-31st August 2025
Sculpture Exhibition – family trail: Sat 14 Jun – Mon 14 Jul Come and explore the artworks on display at Claremont from members of the Surrey Sculpture Society and try our animal themed spotter...
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!
15th June 2025
Venue: New Victoria Theatre
Address: The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking
Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/
The world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. Find out more about fossils, time scales and how the planet has...
The Koala Who Could
17th-18th June 2025
Venue: Dorking Halls
Address: Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey
Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback adventure. An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change - whether we like it...
The Children's Trust Event - The Circus Fun Day
21st-21st June 2025
Venue: The Children's Trust in Tadworth
On Saturday 21 June, Circus PaZaz is coming to The Children's Trust in Tadworth for a day of laughter, magic and awe-inspiring aerial skills. Gates will open at 10am, with circus performances...
London Bus Museum Summer Festival
22nd June 2025
Venue: Brooklands Museum
Address: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey
Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/london-bus-museum-summer-festival-1
Enjoy extensive bus displays, heritage bus trips, music and children’s entertainment. This event is not just for transport enthusiasts, but fun for all the family as well. All the Brooklands Museum attractions...
Bing’s Birthday
27th-28th June 2025
Venue: New Victoria Theatre
Address: The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking
Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/bings-birthday/new-victoria-theatre/
Full of new heartwarming moments and catchy new songs, all brought to life by first-class puppeteers, this one hour 10 mins show is perfect for families and little Bingsters who want to experience the...
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
1st-6th July 2025
Venue: Hampton Court Palace
Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey
Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/
Step into a world of gardening beauty set against the stunning backdrop of this historic palace. Discover the expertly crafted Show Gardens, each designed by leading gardeners. Wander through the Floral...
Dinosaur World Live
4th-5th July 2025
Venue: G Live
Address: London Rd, Guildford
Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/family/dinosaur-world-live-tickets
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to...
Gatton Country Fair
6th July 2025
Venue: Gatton Park
Address: Reigate, Surrey
Website: gattonpark.co.uk/events/gatton-country-fair/
A great day out for the whole family. Enjoy animal displays including falconry, water rescue dogs and reptiles, a fun dog show, live music, tractor rides, country crafts, circus skills, Punch and Judy...
What's on at Winkworth Arboretum
19th July-27th August 2025
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Sat 19 Jul - Sun 15 Aug Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling...
The British Motor Show
15th-17th August 2025
Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Address: Etps Road, Farnborough
Website: www.thebritishmotorshow.live
The Greatest Show On Wheels returns this August. The British Motor Show showcases the latest new cars, beautiful classic cars, amazing supercars and thrilling live action. With driving experiences, family-friendly...