1Mill Farm Folk Festival 2026
A midsummer folk music festival in the Dorset countryside featuring a variety of bands alongside family activities like face painting and arts and crafts.
15.9 milesSun 26 Jul11:30£2
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Families This Weekend in Zeals
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.
10 picks around Zeals, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Zeals
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Zeals, 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 Zeals
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Kids Fest at Farrington's Farm! A family-friendly festival near Bristol & Bath
A fantastic day of family fun at Farrington's Kids Fest on 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th July 2026. Bubbles | Double Act Circus Shows | Inflatables | Games | Creative Play | Trailer Rides | Characters | Magic Shows | Games
17.7 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
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3Family Garden Party
16.9 milesSat 25 Jul
4Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session
Fun 1hr sessions with cycling coaches to help children aged 4+ learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child. Advanced booking essential. For more info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swindon-cycle-campaign-61575400583
40.7 milesSat 25 Jul13:30£5.00
5Free! (worth double-checking)Limitless Family Cycling
Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online
40.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
6Ladybird Baby Classes: Baby massage and wellbeing (Summer term)
Come along to our relaxed weekly sessions at The Arc Winchester, created for you and your baby to enjoy some calm, connected time together. You’ll learn gentle baby massage and simple wellbeing activities, then you’re very welcome to stay for a coffee and a chat in the café afterwards.
43.4 milesSun 26 Jul
7Save the Children Fundraiser
at Lyme Regis Fossil Beach (Ammonite Pavement)
Come along to the Woodmead Halls from 11am until 2pm on Saturday 25 July for a cream tea, tombola and jumble sale in aid of the Lyme Regis branch of Save the Children. There will be a selection of cakes, books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac and clothing on sale.
37.5 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
8Family Cycling
Practice your cycling skills as family on our dedicated traffic-free cycle track. Bike & helmet included. £5.50 per child (one adult free with each child) £5.50 per additional adult* Book online
40.7 milesSat 25 Jul13:00£5.50
9SEN Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session
A fun session to help young people with additional needs learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child, booking essential. Book via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988280700097?aff=oddtdtcreator
40.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:30£5.00
10Lego Club
Lego Club – every Saturday morning from 10.30am-11.30am children can make Lego models and have a great time! No need to book, just turn up and create-
42.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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