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!
London, South West: Latest News
UK News · Ireland News · Educational News
The Jack & Jill Family of Schools
17th November 2025
From the moment of entering The Jack & Jill Family of Schools, it is evident that these are truly exceptional environments. The founder, Molly Papirnik, envisioned her school to be a "home from home" and nearly 75 years later, this continues through the same spirit of warmth and belonging. In...
Sutton High School GDST Named London Independent School of the Year 2025
17th November 2025
Sutton High School GDST is proudly celebrating its most recent accolade as London Independent School of the Year at the prestigious Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025. This recognition crowns a remarkable year, with the school also shortlisted for the TES Independent Senior School of the Year...
Rediscover the joy of learning with JoTeaches
17th November 2025
JoTeaches offers friendly, confidence building tuition for children from Year 1 right through to GCSE. Led by experienced tutor, Johanna, lessons are designed to make learning engaging, accessible, and rewarding for every child. For pupils in Years 1 to 9, Jo provides tailored support across Maths, English,...
Enjoy Putney this Christmas
17th November 2025
For all your festive needs, Putney town centre has you covered. Shopping in person is so much more fun whilst supporting local businesses. With the vast range of restaurants, bars, and pubs, celebrating in Putney is also a breeze. Putney’s festive light switch-on with performances from local...
Christmas at the Quarter
17th November 2025
Experience the magic of Christmas at Wimbledon Quarter - a festive celebration running from 22nd November 2025 until 4th January 2026, filled with twinkling lights, winter cheer and community spirit. Get your skates on at the real-ice rink, the perfect festive day out for friends, families and date...
Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
17th November 2025
This winter, Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink transforms into a festive escape where ice skating captures royal history to create one of London’s favourite seasonal traditions. From 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026, glide across the beautifully redesigned rink, surrounded by twinkling lights,...
Cinderella - Kingston's Festive Adventure!
17th November 2025
A new adventure bursting with music, laughter, and festive wonder - you’ll have a ball! When Ella makes a Christmas wish, she’s swept from family mayhem into a land of glittering castles, dazzling balls, and a forgetful prince. But she soon learns that happily-ever-afters aren’t...
Santa Claus is Coming to Southside Shopping Centre
17th November 2025
Santa Claus has marked his calendar to visit Southside Shopping Centre this Christmas and find out who’s been naughty or nice. From 27th November, families are invited to step into Santa’s enchanting grotto at the Wandsworth-based shopping centre. Children will be able to meet the jolly...
Big Futures start with Little Voices in Kingston!
17th November 2025
Free trial classes available until February 2026 - limited places! What do parents think of Little Voices Kingston? 'Thank you, Little Voices, for creating such a positive, inspiring environment' - Laura (parent) 5 stars. 'She hasn’t stopped singing since. Very impressed by...
Experience Magic this December with Winter Nights at the Zoo
17th November 2025
Experience Battersea Park Children's Zoo like never before with five exclusive after-dark festive evenings on the 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th and 21st December. It’s set to be a unique and magical event for all the family. Discover wildlife under the stars while enjoying carol singing, festive...
Christmas Together in Kingston
17th November 2025
This Christmas, Kingston comes together with joy, laughter, and community spirit. From 13th November to 28th December, the town centre becomes a vibrant place where families, friends, and neighbours come together to celebrate the most magical time of the year. Make your way to All Saints Church, and...
Stars of Wonder: Christmas 2025 at Ham House and Garden!
17th November 2025
Plan a festive family day out to Ham House and Garden on the River Thames in Richmond. This year’s theme, Stars of Wonder, takes inspiration from an 18th-century celestial globe in Ham House’s collection, which returned from conservation earlier this year. Expect stars galore alongside...
This Christmas, you shall go to the ball, with the magical family pantomime, Cinderella!
17th November 2025
Starring Call The Midwife’s Helen George as The Fairy Godmother, musical theatre sensation and West End and Broadway star Charlie Stemp as Buttons, and TV icon Basil Brush as Baron Basil, Cinderella will be everything you’ve dreamed of! Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients...
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition. Now open at Immerse LDN!
17th November 2025
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition has just opened its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront. Following huge success globally, the award-winning exhibition will take you on an unprecedented journey through ancient Pompeii! From the team behind Tutankhamun: The Immersive...
Richmond's Christmas Light Switch On
11th November 2025
On Thursday 27th November, experience the magic of Richmond at the Christmas Light Switch On. Enjoy live entertainment, festive cheer, and celebrate the town centre lighting up for Christmas shopping, eating, and drinking. From 4pm, George Street will be open to the public for the start of the Be...
Santa Claus is Coming to Southside Shopping Centre
4th November 2025
Santa Claus has marked his calendar to visit Southside Shopping Centre this Christmas and find out who’s been naughty or nice. From 27th November, families are invited to step into Santa’s enchanting grotto at the Wandsworth-based shopping centre. Children will be able to meet the jolly...
Eleven Plus Admissions Deadline
24th October 2025
At Streatham & Clapham High School, every subject is a girl’s subject. From Physics to Computer Science, Biology to Maths, our girls are empowered to explore every field, with confidence, curiosity and creativity. Our Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, says it best: “We’re...
Festive Magic Returns to Wimbledon Quarter this Winter with Ice Rink, Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Markets
6th October 2025
Wimbledon Quarter is set to sparkle once again this festive season with the much loved real-ice skating rink set to return for its third year, bringing seasonal cheer and family fun to the heart of SW19. From Saturday 22nd November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026, visitors can glide across the ice...
Junior Parkrun to ‘twin’ with 500 schools to get children more active
12th September 2025
A new parkrun initiative aimed at getting school children more active and better connected with their local communities by twinning 500 schools across the country with junior parkrun events was launched this morning at a school in south London by Team GB athlete and Olympic gold medallist Shona McCallin. Parkrun...