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Families This Weekend
A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.
11–12 July Near Drayford
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 Drayford, 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 8 picks near Drayford
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2Weekend Children's Parties £45
at Hall
Your request will be reviewed by our Bookings Secretary, who will either confirm it by email, or contact you if there's a problem. Weekend Children's Parties We are pleased to now offer a 3Hr Children's Party rate, for Saturdays and Sundays, either from 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm for an inclusive price of £45 . Please choose these times when you book from the Calendar below.
33.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£45
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3FREE Family ART Drop In Days - July
at Spanish Barn
FREE Family ART Drop In Days at Torre Abbey These seasonal, fun, drop-in days are designed for families to come along and get creative.
32.1 milesSat 11 Jul
4Family Fun Day
Family-friendly games, barbeque, pop-up bar and featuring teddies parachuting from the tower. £2 admission, children free.
33.3 milesSat 11 Jul12:00£2
5Kids! Introduction to Throwing
at Outside
An introduction to working with clay for kids only! You will have a go on the wheel and learn how to make your own ceramics.
42.8 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
6Family Fun Day
12/07/2026 Family Fun Day 11:00 am 3:00 pm £5.00 Get ready for an action‑packed Family Fun Day in support of the China Fleet Trust Fund! Your ticket gives you access to a huge range of activities, including inflatables, assault courses, axe throwing, circus skills, live music, face painting and more! Book Event
39.8 milesSun 12 Jul12:00£5.00
7Family Fun Day
Get ready for an action‑packed Family Fun Day in support of the China Fleet Trust Fund! Your ticket gives you access to a huge range of activities, including inflatables, assault courses, axe throwing, circus skills, live music, face painting and more!
39.8 milesSun 12 Jul
8B-Elite Family Martial Arts
10am. Only £25 per Month. Family Classes. 3 years and above. – Allwelcome
39.2 milesSun 12 Jul£25
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