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!
Things to do with kids in Tees Valley
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Swimming lessons with Everyone Active
1st January-31st December 2024
Venue: Your local leisure centre
Address: Tees Valley
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Neptune Centre, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Guisborough Swim and Fitness...
Artist Makers
28th June-1st September 2024
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Make time for making in one of the drop in workshops that have been inspired by the Museum, collection and parkland; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out...
Bug Explorer
28th June-1st September 2024
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle,
EVERYDAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS Explore the parkland with the Bug Explorer Packs. Pick up a guide to identify insects, birds and plants. Get up close with magnifying glasses...
Create Space
28th June-1st September 2024
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
EVERYDAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS Take inspiration from the Museum's collection and make your own artworks, objects and treasures. Collage, draw, stick, paint and make with a variety of creative materials...
Family Story Tour
28th June-1st September 2024
Time: 11am and 1pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
EVERY FRIDAY
Inspiring the next generation
A journey of science and discovery with Professor Robert Winston.
It’s time to party!
Primary Times explores some fabulous ideas for party bag goodies.
Get out for the Count!
Join the Big Butterfly Count from 12th July to 4th August. It's free, fun and takes only 15 minutes.
Explore the world together through play
Dogs, dancing, and daring to embrace our differences with Gemma Atkinson.