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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Barnsley’s Big Weekend
-12th July 2026
Venue: Barnsley Town Centre
Address: Barnsley
11th – 12th July Barnsley’s Big Weekend Barnsley Town Centre GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre in July with...
Bradford By The Sea
-27th August 2026
Venue: City Park Bradford
Address: Bradford
17th - 27th August Bradford By The Sea City Park Bradford This Summer we have a great FREE event for all the family. Come down to City Park between 17th - 27th August and enjoy free...
Breeze in the Park
-30th August 2026
Venue: Leeds Parks
Address: Leeds
Website: www.breezeleeds.org
July & August – in parks across Leeds Breeze in the Park www.breezeleeds.org Each year, get caught up in sun, fun, chills and thrills with, our interactive play system, arts zone, fun...
Curtains Up! Outdoor Play
-6th September 2026
Venue: Harewood House
Address: Leeds
Website: www.harewood.org
18 Jul – 6 Sep 2026 Curtains Up! Outdoor Play Harewood House www.harewood.org Step into a world of imagination at Harewood, where the lake becomes your backdrop and...
Family Workshops
-31st August 2026
Venue: The Hepworth
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.hepworthwakefield.org
Family Workshops The Hepworth www.hepworthwakefield.org Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while...
Family Workshops at The Hepworth
-31st August 2026
Venue: The Hepworth
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.hepworthwakefield.org
Family Workshops The Hepworth www.hepworthwakefield.org Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while...
Family Workshops at The Hepworth
-31st August 2026
Address: Wakefield
Family Workshops The Hepworth www.hepworthwakefield.org Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while...
Great British Food Festival
-16th August 2026
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
15th & 16th August Great British Food Festival Wentworth Woodhouse www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk 10.00am-5.30pm This year, the Great British Food Festival...
Gulliver's Theme Park
-1st September 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Theme Park
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk
18th July - 1st Sept Gulliver's Theme Park www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk Summer Soundwaves 18th July – 1st September Gulliver’s Valley, S26 5QW https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices Join...
Kynren
-12th September 2026
Venue: North Yorkshire
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.kynren.com
18 July to 12 September 2026 Kynren www.kynren.com The Storied Lands promises a family day out unlike anything else in the UK. Five Live-Action Shows. One Epic Day Out. Looking...
Owl Adventures
-31st August 2026
Venue: Nostell Priory
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
19th July – 31st August Owl Adventures Nostell Priory www.nationaltrust.org.uk Join us to watch fantastic flying displays from birds of prey in front of the house. We are...
Pirate Ship and Pop-up Beach 2026
-31st August 2026
Venue: Bolton Abbey
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.boltonabbey.com
22nd July – 31st August Pirate Ship and Pop-up Beach 2026 Bolton Abbey www.boltonabbey.com Our magnificent pirate ship returns from the rough seas this summer and will be moored...
Skipton Castle
-31st August 2026
Venue: Skipton Castle
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
11th – 12th July 2026 Meet the Governor Skipton Castle www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Come and meet Sir John Mallory, Governor of Skipton Castle, during the English Civil War. Hear...
Steve Backshall's Deadly Live!
-25th October 2026
Venue: First Direct Bank Arena Leeds
Address: Leeds
Website: www.firstdirectbankarena.com
25 Oct 2026 Steve Backshall's Deadly Live! First Direct Bank Arena Leeds www.firstdirectbankarena.com Join award-winning presenter Steve Backshall as he embarks on heart-pounding...
Stockeld Summer
-6th September 2026
Venue: Stockeld Park
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.stockeldpark.co.uk
18th Jul - 6th Sept 2026 Stockeld Summer www.stockeldpark.co.uk Festival fun for the whole family to enjoy! Join us from 18th July until the 6th of September for a festival-themed...
Summer Family Fun at National Coal Mining Museum
-31st August 2026
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.ncm.org.uk
18th July – 30th August Summer Family Fun at National Coal Mining Museum National Coal Mining Museum www.ncm.org.uk Get ready for weeks of amazing entertainment with interactive family...
Summer Holidays @ The Craft Cabin
-31st August 2026
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
Friday to Sunday from Saturday 18th July Summer Holidays @ The Craft Cabin Wentworth Woodhouse www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk Times: 11.00am-3.00pm Get creative this summer holidays...
The National Science and Media Museum
-31st August 2026
Venue: national science and media museum
Address: Bradford
Website: www.nationalscienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
The National Science and Media Museum www.nationalscienceandmediamuseum.org.uk 18 July – 31 August 2026 Pop Academy: Recycled Remix Lab Become a sustainable superstar...
The National Science and Media Museum summer events
-31st August 2026
Address: Bradford
The National Science and Media Museum www.nationalscienceandmediamuseum.org.uk 18 July – 31 August 2026 Pop Academy: Recycled Remix Lab Become a sustainable superstar...
Trivial Pursuits Board Games
-30th August 2026
Venue: Leeds City Centre
Address: Leeds
25 July to 30 August 2026 Trivial Pursuits Board Games Leeds Bid To mark 400 years since Leeds was granted its royal charter, LeedsBID is transforming the city into a live interactive...
VISIT OUR FREE BEACH
-30th August 2026
Venue: Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds
Address: Castleford
Website: www.fraserplusleeds.co.uk
20th July – 30th August VISIT OUR FREE BEACH Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds www.fraserplusleeds.co.uk Enjoy sand play, rides, treats and summer photo moments for all the family.
Whistlestop Valley
-13th September 2026
Venue: Whistlestop Valley
Address: Huddersfield
Website: www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk
Whistlestop Valley www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk 25th and 26th July 2026 Dino 2026 Join us for a "roarsome" adventure! Your ticket includes unlimited steam train...