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What's on in Overseal and Castle Gresley

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

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Community

Around £10

Furnace Fun Day

Join us for a fun day out with craft activities, a boat ride, and a choice of one of our two activity trails, all for the price of £10 for child. One adult goes free with every child on the canal boat! Pre-Booking for this event is essential. Tickets available here.

Thu 23 JulMoira Furnace(2.2mi)

via Moira FurnaceLocal gem

Community

Around £7

Awesome Archaeology

Become an archaeologist for the day with our fun workshop! Dig in to an exciting hoard of history themed activities and crafts and get the chance to see some real archaeological finds from our site! £7 per child, Pre-booking essential.

Thu 23 JulAshby town hall market(4.6mi)

via Ashby town hall marketLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Sense Loughborough

Sense, a charity for people with disabilities and their carers and families, run a variety of sessions such as rock climbing, football, dance and coffee socials.

Thu 23 JulMeasham Family Hub(4.7mi)

via Measham Family HubLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Huddle at The Hub - Drop in support sessions

HUDDLE AT THE HUB - Drop in for family advice and problem solving. We can offer advice or sign post you to a range of services. Every Thursday 9.30am - 11.00am Granville Road Children & Family Wellbeing Centre Hinckley - LE10 0PP

Thu 23 Jul09:30Measham Family Hub(4.7mi)

via Measham Family HubLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Hinckley Community Fridge

Run by a team of Leicestershire County Council volunteers who collect surplus food from local food establishments and redistribute it to the community. In association with Family Hubs and Hubbub registered charity (no 1158700)

Thu 23 Jul10:00Measham Family Hub(4.7mi)

via Measham Family HubLocal gem

Community

Summer Workshops (Coalville)

23rd July: Stuck for Summer Fun? Come and join our Best Start in Life Team for a stay and play workshop. Discover ideas for easy, low-cost activities your children will love! 30th July: Does your child start school after the summer? Come and join our Best Start in Life Team for a stay and play workshop. Support your child to build key skills at these summer workshops through the activities provided.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Measham Family Hub(4.7mi)

via Measham Family HubLocal gem

Community

Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre

Found this on Hartshorne Methodist Church's radar. Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Hartshorne Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Hartshorne Methodist ChurchCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Wriggly Readers - Blaby

Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Measham Family Hub(4.7mi)

via Measham Family HubLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Art Café

Thu 23rd Jul 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thu 23 Jul15:00Brewhouse Arts Centre(4.1mi)

via Brewhouse Arts Centre

Festivals & EventsMarkets & Fairs

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival

join us at this year’s festival, held by the Battlefield Line and Hinckley & Bosworth CAMRA in the Goods Shed and marquee at Market Bosworth Railway Station. Over 80 beers and ciders, and a variety of food available. Entertainment outside each day, with steam traction engines (both full size and miniature) demonstrating the road transport of yesteryear. Steam and diesel trains will be operating throughout the weekend. Live evening entertainment from 7pm, provided by Dr Busker on Friday and Chris George on Saturday. FREE heritage bus service from Nuneaton, Hinckley, Barwell & Earl Shilton to Market Bosworth Station (Friday & Saturday...

Fri 24 JulAshby town hall market(4.6mi)

via Ashby town hall marketLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £10

Family Fun in the Forest

Pay one entry fee per child to try as many activities as possible across the site! Activities include Archery, Crafts, Laser Combat, Inflatables, Sumo Wrestling, Pond Dipping, Den Building, Birds of Prey, Orienteering and more! Cost: £10 per child taking part No booking required, just turn up and pay in the shop.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Rosliston Forrestry Centre(1.8mi)

via Rosliston Forrestry Centre

Community

Upbeat

Fri 24th Jul 2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fri 24 Jul11:00Brewhouse Arts Centre(4.1mi)

via Brewhouse Arts Centre

Community

‘Why Jesus?’ Morning Group

Light refreshments available.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Ashby Baptist Church(4.7mi)

via Ashby Baptist ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Overseal and Castle Gresley

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

Rosliston Forrestry Centre1.8 miles away Moira Furnace2.2 miles away

More about Overseal and Castle Gresley

Derbyshire, England

Overseal and Castle Gresley have nearby local names including Gresley Old Hall Community Welfare Centre, Rosliston Forestry Centre and Longlands Farm. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be outdoorsy, practical or a good way to explore nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Overseal and Castle Gresley in one handy view so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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