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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Babe The Sheep Pig
18th-20th April 2024
Venue: Gorleston Pavilion
Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk
Dusmagrik Young People's Theatre Company perform this adapatation on the book of 'The Sheep Pig' by Dick King Smith
There's A Monster In Your Show
18th-19th April 2024
Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Website: www.norwichtheatre.org
Stage adaptation of Tom Fletcher's beloved 'Who's In Your Book?' series in this brand-new musical show for ages 2+
Farmers Market and Craft Fayre
21st-21st April 2024
Venue: Marshland Hall and Tearoom
Website: www.marshlandhall.org.uk
Food and craft stalls
The Boy at the Back of the Class
23rd-23rd April 2024
Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal
Website: www.norwichtheatre.org
Adapted from the book, this play highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home. Recommended for age...
Matilda The Musical Jr
26th-28th April 2024
Venue: Gorleston Pavilion
Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk
Performance of the much loved musical from Stage Door Youth Theatre
ZB Class 30th Anniversary Day
27th-27th April 2024
Venue: Bure Valley Railway
Website: www.bvrw.co.uk
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the four ZB class steam locomotives and enjoya great train day out with the family. Hop on and off as many times as you like during the day and travel behind each locomotive
Dear Zoo
2nd-5th May 2024
Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Website: www.norwichtheatre.org
Stage show of Rod Campbell's much-loved lift the flap book for ages 2+
Steam Sunday
5th-5th May 2024
Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station
Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com
Trains run half hourly from 12:30 to 4pm - see website for details
Dogs Day Out at Bure Valley Railway
6th-6th May 2024
Venue: Bure Valley Railway
Website: www.bvrw.co.uk
Special dog friendly day out with the family. Dogs travel free with a full fare-paying owner. eAch dog will be offered a doggy bone when travelling and doggy themed treats will be on sale in the café...
Kevin Quantum: Momentum
10th-10th May 2024
Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Website: www.norwichtheatre.org
Explore the space where science and magic meet with a magician-scientist-adventurers in an inspiring evening shrouded in mystery, intrigue and wonder for ages 8+
Mo and the Red Ribbon
10th-10th May 2024
Venue: Norwich City Centre
Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk
Free event as part of the Welcome Weekend for the Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Opening weekend - Norfolk and Norwich Festival
11th-11th May 2024
Venue: Norwich City Centre
Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk
Programme with free performance - theatre, dance, circus and comedy
Mini Studio at Sainsbury Centre
14th-14th May 2024
Venue: Sainsbury Centre
Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk
Artist-led workshop for parents, carers and preschool children. Take part in relaxed guided exploration followed by multi-sensory play, suitable for 0 to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult
Costessey Fete and Fayre
18th-19th May 2024
Venue: Norfolk Showground
Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk
Live music, entertainment, craft stalls, food village, live bands, animal attractions, fireworks display, fun fair and more
Open Days at Hautbois Activity Centre
18th-19th May 2024
Venue: Hautbois Activity Centre
Website: www.hautbois.org.uk
Activities including archery, climbing, grass sledges, obstacle course, zipwire, low ropes, kayaking abseiling and paddleboarding - tickets available for purchse
Picture Book Adventures with Kate Read
24th-24th May 2024
Venue: Adnans Spiegeltent
Address: Norwich
Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk
Part of Norfolk and Norwich Festival - interactive storytelling for ages
Build a Community Picture Book
25th-25th May 2024
Venue: National Centre for Writing
Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk
Part of Norfolk and Norwich Festival - draw, cut and stick a page for a community book inspired by Dragon Hall. Activity packs to take home - for ages 5 to 11
Autumnal Fun at Oxburgh Estate
Venue: Oxburgh Estate
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate
Activities including a leaf challenge, welly wanging and more
Bare Bones
Venue: Time and Tide Museum
Address: Great Yarmouth,
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide
Exhibition inviting visitors of all ages to explore the beauty and secrets of animal skeletons
Bare Bones
Venue: Time and Tide Museum
Address: Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth
Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide/whats-on/bare-bones
This fascinating exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the beauty, and secrets, of animal skeletons. Skeletons help us understand how animals move, but they can tell us much more; these intricate...
Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail
Venue: Bayfield Hall
Website: www.bayfieldhallsculpture.com
Sculpture trail featuring works by 45 artists from across the UK set in the private gardens of Bayfield Hall. Under 18s go free - see website for tickets
Circus and Water Spectacular
Venue: Hippodrome Circus,
Address: 43A St George's Road, Great Yarmouth
Website: www.hippodromecircus.com
Circus acts and the world famous water spectacular where the entire ring sinks to reveal a gigantic swimming pool
Cromer Pier Show 2022
Venue: Cromer Pier
Address: The Promenade, Cromer
Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk
Variety show with new guest stars every week. Visit the website to see the lineup
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT
Venue: Welney Wetland Centre
Address: Wisbech
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin's Blake's drawings and journey around the wetland as part of their summer events
Get Ready with Snap
Make your own finger puppet and explore the museum together, a self-led craft activity and trail for families. Every day at the Museum of Norwich during the summer holidays, Tuesday – Saturday, 10am...
Go Go Discover Trail
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.breakcharity.org.uk/gogodiscover
Family trail with dinosaur sculputres to find in Norwich and Norfolk
Hullaballoo
Venue: BeWILDerwood
Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich
Website: www.norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk
Storytelling, craft, face painting and the Puzzling Park Trail
Keeping It Regal
Venue: Norwich
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
City wide trail exploring what 'being regal' means to us today. Visit the website for a downloadable map
LAMB FEEDING AND LAMBING LIVE
Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph
Address: Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph
Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk
See the new lambs as well as lots of other baby animals being born during the spring
Making The Rounds: Stories of Workhouse Nurses Told In Textiles
Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections
Nature Spy
Venue: Hoveton Hall Estate
Address: Hoveton
Website: www.hovetonestate.co.uk
Nature trail around the grounds
Parasquawks Flight of Very Fancy Colours
Venue: BeWILDerwood
Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich
Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk
Spot the Parasquawks and run wild as a family with all the rather curious creatures in this very fanciful adventure
RETRO GAMES: A GAMING JOURNEY FROM ARCADE TO ZX SPECTRUM
Venue: Time and Tide Museum
Address: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars’ Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX.
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/timetide/ whats-on/retro-games
Exhibition charting the rise of computer gaming from 80s to the present day with the chance to play games using vintage and contemporary technology.
Sean Scully at Houghton Hall
Venue: Houghton Hall
Website: www.houghtonhall.com
Exhibition at Houghton Hall
Step Inside Oxburgh Hall
Venue: Oxburgh hall
Address: near Swaffham
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate
Eplore Oxburgh's ground floor showrooms, along with the Oxburgh Hangings, North Corridor and North Bedroom upstairs
The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion
Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Castle Hill, Norwich,
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Exhibition exploring how the history of Indian textiles is a global story of Empire, conflict and luxury lifestyle which has contemporary relevance connnecting to ethical trade, consumerism and attitudes...
The Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House
Venue: Assembly House
Address: Norwich
Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details
Traditional or children's afternoon teas
Venue: Dobbies Garden Centre
Website: www.eventsdobbies.com
Afternoon tea options with unlimited tea and coffee refils
Walk Norfolk
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.pathmakers.org.uk
Access friendly walking fstival running throughout the month with a walk for everybody of all abilites. Find out more and sign up via the website
Wild Expeditions: Unearth the Past
Venue: Banham Zoo
Address: Banham
Website: www.zsea.org
Unlock the Mysteries of the Natural World, Extinction Trail, Dinosaur Ranger Experience