1Family Cafe Church
An informal cafe church, with crafts and activities, songs and a story. Suitable for the whole family, including those with younger children.
9.7 milesSun 26 Jul14:30
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Families This Weekend in Willington (Bedford)
A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.
10 picks around Willington (Bedford), from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Willington (Bedford)
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These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Willington (Bedford), not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Willington (Bedford)
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2Fun Kids Science Quest – Live
Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest comes to Cambridge! Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and games, Dan takes young audiences on a one hour journey into how the world works - and beyond! Join Dan and special guests Dr Matthew Bothwell and Dr Andrew Farrer from Cambridge Science Centre for a show that is truly out of this world! Matthew Bothwell is the Public Astronomer at The University of Cambridge, an experienced science communicator and science writer. He has published three popular astronomy books for both adults and children: The Great Alien Hunt (2025, DK), Astrophysics for Supervillains (2024, DK), and The Invisible Universe: Why There’s More to Reality than Meets the Eye (2021, Oneworld). Matthew gives public lectures (past venues include the Royal Institution, New Scientist, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the British Astronomical Association), and his science writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Daily Beast, Aeon magazine, The Guardian, Writer's Digest, and more.
22 milesSun 26 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)July Bright Ideas Kids Club: Rockets and Moonscapes
at intu Milton Keynes Multi-Storey Car Park Entrance
This July is the Moon Landing anniversary and to celebrate your little ones will create moonscapes and rockets from recycled materials including egg boxes and paper tubes.
17.6 milesSat 25 Jul
4Communion Service with Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
Keep up to date with our latest sermons and notice sheets
17.4 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
5Free! (worth double-checking)Summer Holiday Family Fun
Keep it local and entertain the kids at your local museum during the summer holidays. Looking for a fun, educational, and hands-on day out…
19.2 milesSun 26 Jul
6Cambridge Ceilidh All-Stars Family Ceilidh
On Sunday 26th July Cambridge Folk Festival brings you the ultimate in Family Ceilidh Fun with the Cambridge Ceilidh All Stars!
21.5 milesSun 26 Jul
7July 25 | Life Time Kids Games
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of fitness, friendly competition, and achievement at the Life Time Kids Games! Designed for children ages 5–13, this exciting event challenges young athletes through age-appropriate running, strength, agility, and power activities. Participants will test their skills with runs, push-ups, squats, planks, a speed course, and a broad jump while building confidence and having fun. Each athlete will receive an official Kids Games tee, wristband, and the opportunity to earn awards. Join us at the CityCentre Houston Plaza for a memorable day of movement, sportsmanship, and family fun. Check-in begins at 9:15 AM. Registration is $30 per athlete.
31.4 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
8Magic Meadows Family Festival
at At Home Farm
Magic Meadows Festival is designed to bring families together through joyful, hands-on experiences in nature. Whether you're getting stuck into one of our immersive workshops, getting crafty in the marquee, dancing to live music or unwinding in the wellness yurt , this is a one-day family festival is where imaginations run wild and precious family memories are made.
33.7 milesSat 25 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Soho Theatre Walthamstow’s Big Family Day
186 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QH We are a 5 minute walk from Walthamstow Central tube station, which is only 20 minutes from central London on the Victoria Line, and 15 minutes from Liverpool Street station on the Overground. There are numerous buses that stop nearby and outside the venue.
40.9 milesSat 25 Jul
10A World Elsewhere: Family Workshop (9-11 years)
Join us for an A World Elsewhere Family Workshop , a playful adventure designed for children aged 9-11 and their grown-ups. Together, you’ll explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity through interactive games and storytelling activities inspired by the show.
45 milesSat 25 Jul£13
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