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11–12 July Near Tintwistle

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 Tintwistle, 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 Tintwistle

Family Workshop: Clay Studio1Free! (worth double-checking)

Family Workshop: Clay Studio

at Garden Gallery

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.

19.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

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Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby7

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

at Otley Courthouse

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.

32.2 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)8

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)

at Otley Courthouse

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.

32.2 milesSat 11 Jul£23
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
children-family9

Children-led service alternating monthly with St John's Church, Bishop Monkton

at Burton Leonard Methodist Church

This is a particularly lovely service led by children from our village primary school. They do the readings, write and say the prayers, choose the hymns, sing and play musical instruments. This service is normally 30-40 minutes in duration and as with all our services, everyone of all ages is welcome to join. Whenever possible, it is followed by refreshments in St. Leonard's hall.

45.6 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
Children's Theatre Workshop:4-6 yrs10

Children's Theatre Workshop:4-6 yrs

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and creativity! At our Children’s Theatre Workshop, we dress up, dream big, share ideas and bring brand-new characters and stories to life. Through creative play and high-energy drama games, young people build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills — all while having enormous fun. We love to share what…

49.3 milesSat 11 Jul£6
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