1Communion Service with Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
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7.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:15
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11–12 July Near Childerley Gate
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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 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Childerley Gate, 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 Childerley Gate
12Communion Service with Confirmation and Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
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7.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:15
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3Children's Church
Children from 3yrs upwards are welcome to join in with stories, games, activities and play. When the weather permits, we make the most of our beautiful outdoor church. Very young children are welcome to join with parents/carers in our play area where there are toys and games for everyone!
14.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
4Children's Discovery Zone
Sunday school with a difference! Open to children from ages 6/7+ yrs.
11.9 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
5Baby Broadway - July 2026
Get ready for an interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers. Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets, lively actions and dance moves to copy, whilst grown-ups indulge in a delightful singalong. “So much fun! A lovely […]
46.2 milesSat 11 Jul
6Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
49.2 milesSat 11 Jul
7Children's Performance Project
at Chickenshed
Join our Sunday Shed performance project for children aged 8-11 and enhance music, dance, and singing skills.
40 milesSun 12 Jul13:50£12.50
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9Free! (worth double-checking)Lego Club at Pimlico Library (in-person)
Come and build with us at the library at our weekly club.
48.7 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
10Family Summer Party
at Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Basildon
The Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Association The Harold Hill Community Centre, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9LB.
49.7 milesSat 11 Jul
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