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What's on in Newtown

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Newtown.

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Around £38

Unlimited Tacos for Taco Tuesdays

Join us for Taco Tuesday and enjoy a unlimited tacos for £38pp. Choose a from a selection of chicken mixiote, carne asada, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, mushroom nopales, roasted cauliflower served on corn tortillas.

Tue 21 JulTreehouse Tunes - Open Mic(0.7mi)

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Community

Fire Breathers

Elevate your dining experience with the hypnotic rhythms and movements of Madera's fire breathers. While you enjoy your meal, their captivating performance transforms the evening into a feast for all your senses.Experience the magic of dance intertwined with fire, all while savoring your favorite dishes. It’s an immersive performance that engages both palate and soul.Please note there will be no fire breathers in August but they will return in September.

Tue 21 JulTreehouse Tunes - Open Mic(0.7mi)

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Community

Audio Described Tour of Handpicked: Painting Flowers

Join us for an audio described tour of our current exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today. This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors. To book tickets, please call .

Tue 21 JulKettle's Yard Gallery(1.1mi)

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Likely freeDance

Ballet Classes with Melody Bear – Jill Bridger School of Dance

Ballet classes from the Jill Bridger School of Dance on Tuesday afternoons 4.00 – 4.30 First Ballet with Melody Bear for Reception age4.30 – 5.00 Foundation Ballet with Melody Bear for School year 15.00 – 5.40 Grade 1 Ballet for School years 2 & 35.45 – 6.30 Grade 4B Ballet – Grade 5A as from […]

Tue 21 JulSaint Andrew's Centre Café(4mi)

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Dance

Ceroc Cambridge

Join us for a fun friendly night of dancing. Learn how to dance to a broad range of music from 60s to modern chart music. £10 cash or card on the door £8 for freestyle only. One time membership fee of £36 lessons for the price of 3 for new dancers Contact David; […]

Tue 21 JulSaint Andrew's Centre Café(4mi)

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Children & Family

CtR Holiday Club

CtR Holiday Club? At Christ The Redeemer Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Tue 21 Jul09:00Christ The Redeemer Church(1.9mi)

via Christ The Redeemer Church

Community

Tiddlywinks

More Info: /tiddlywinks Tiddlywinks For toddlers and carers

Tue 21 Jul10:00Eden Baptist Church(0.7mi)

via Eden Baptist Church

Community

Around £10

Holiday Bible Club

Since 1991 this takes place in the first week of the summer holidays 10am to 12:30pm for up to 215 children aged 5-11. The next club is at Colville School 20 -24July 2026 from 10am to 12:30pm for 5-11 year old children. At £10 per child for the week (or £5 if on pupil premium) this subsidised price represents fantastic value: all craft materials and refreshments are included.

Tue 21 Jul10:00Family Centre(2.2mi)

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Community

Around £10

Holiday Bible Club

Tue 21 Jul10:00Cherry Hinton Community Choir(2.2mi)

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Community

STEMtots – Hot Wheels

Join us to explore wheels and vehicles. Make your own car with wheels and axles, create wheel track patterns and identify which vehicles use wheels to move. Perfect for curious under-5s to play, learn, and feel a bit of science. STEMtots is our weekly relaxed, free-flow session for preschoolers, designed to encourage curiosity through hands-on fun. The post STEMtots – Hot Wheels appeared first on Cambridge Science Centre.

Tue 21 Jul10:19Cambridge Science Centre(0.6mi)

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Community

Community Living Room

A warm and friendly space to meet others from our wider community, with free refreshments and the chance to collect a free, small food parcel including fresh vegatables (no voucher required).

Tue 21 Jul10:30Church of the Good Shepherd(2mi)

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Community

2026-07-21 10:00 - Cleaning

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:00Details: CleanersLocation: Histon Methodist ChurchPostcode: CB24 9JD

Tue 21 Jul11:00Histon Methodist Church(3.9mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Online coffee morning

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:30Details: A chance to meet online using Zoom with other church family members for a chat and a catch up. Please sign up to the church weekly email for the zoom details or ask the church office. Location: zoom

Tue 21 Jul11:30St Andrew's Street Baptist Church(0.4mi)

via St Andrew's Street Baptist Church

Community

Tuesday Small Group

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Location: Gray RoomPostcode: CB2 8RN

Tue 21 Jul11:30St John the Evangelist's Church(1mi)

via St John the Evangelist's Church

Likely freeCommunity

Little Stars

For Babies and their Carers Tuesday mornings from 10.30-11.30am A place to meet others, chat, share, and enjoy your Little Stars! A chance to meet with other new parents to find support from one another and our team. We are looking forward to welcoming you with tea, coffee and cakes. We’ll be singing, sharing and […]

Tue 21 Jul11:30Saint Andrew's Centre Café(4mi)

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Community

AA

Downing Place United Reformed Church has got AA pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Tue 21 Jul11:45Downing Place United Reformed Church(0.5mi)

via Downing Place United Reformed Church

Community

Audio Described Tour of Handpicked: Painting Flowers

Tue 21 Jul16:00Kettle's Yard Gallery(1.1mi)

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Venues with events near Newtown

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Treehouse Tunes - Open Mic0.7 miles away Kettle's Yard Gallery1.1 miles away St Andrew's Street Baptist Church0.4 miles away

More about Newtown

Cambridgeshire, England

Newtown sits quietly in Cambridgeshire with a charm that feels like it has been polished by generations of locals. Without needing to look far, you can find theatre shows and comedy nights tucked away in the town centre. It is a place where the pace slows down just enough to catch a gig or grab a cuppa without rushing. Family outings happen regularly and there are plenty of markets for those who like to browse with their hands full. The community keeps things moving with cinema screenings and art exhibitions that bring people together on a Friday evening. Near Here tracks what is going on so you do not have to waste time hunting for the next good night out.

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