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10 picks around Wootton (Bedford), from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)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.
2An informal cafe church, with crafts and activities, songs and a story. Suitable for the whole family, including those with younger children.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)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…
4at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
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5Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be Wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest visits a theatre near you! 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! WINNER Bronze “Best Family Podcast” and FINALIST “Best Educational Podcast” - British Podcast Awards Age recommendation: 5+ Audience notices: Audience participation, live demonstrations, flashing lights No booking fees when you become a Member – save £2.50 per ticket!
6Get 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.
7at 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.
8Free! (worth double-checking)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.
9Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
10Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
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