1Kids - Rugby Party (8's)
9.2 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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11–12 July Near Lower Pexhill
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
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 Lower Pexhill, 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 Lower Pexhill
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2Pirates Day & Family Fun Day
Pirates Day & Family Fun Day - Saturday 11th July 2026
13.7 milesSat 11 Jul£10
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3Family Fun Day - Celebration of Summer
More info / 5hr / St John's Church and Hall
15.2 milesSat 11 Jul
4Family Fun Day - Celebration of Summer
We are a fellowship of Christian believers in Winsford, Cheshire.
15.2 milesSat 11 Jul13:00
56Drama Kids
at Whittle Hall Community Centre
Drama Kids Saturday, from 9.30am to 12pm.
22.2 milesSat 11 Jul10:30
7All-Age Family Freindly Service
This is a shorter more informal style of service. Children are encouraged to help to lead this service. It is usually interactive and fun
25 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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9Wirksworth Community Orchestra – Family Summer Concert
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
24.5 milesSun 12 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Family Workshop: Clay Studio
Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.
36.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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