1Wirksworth Community Orchestra – Family Summer Concert
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
16.6 milesSun 12 Jul
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11–12 July Near Parkside
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 Parkside, 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 Parkside
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2Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
45.9 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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3Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
45.9 milesSat 11 Jul£23
4Free! (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.
25.7 milesSun 12 Jul
5Kingdom Kids - Childrens Church
Activities, games etc. based on bible stories, for children. They then join the main service just in time for communion. All leaders are CRB checked. NOTE: On the 4th Sunday, the children are encouraged to join with their families in the Interactive ENGAGE Service.
40.5 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
6FAMILY FUN – Manor House Mice
Explore pictures, stories and poems. Create mice pictures, poems and mice characters These events take place downstairs in Ilkley Manor House or outside if the weather is good. Can’t...
48 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
7Pirates Day & Family Fun Day
Pirates Day & Family Fun Day - Saturday 11th July 2026
37.3 milesSat 11 Jul£10
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9Family Fun Day - Celebration of Summer
We are a fellowship of Christian believers in Winsford, Cheshire.
39 milesSat 11 Jul13:00
10All-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
39.8 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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