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11–12 July Near Anlaby Park

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 Anlaby Park, 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 5 picks near Anlaby Park

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.

48.5 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

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Kids Club3

Kids Club

at The Jolly Sailor

Welcome to Flamingo Land Kids Club! Calling all Tiny Tots and adventurous young explorers! Join us each day for a fun-filled afternoon of games, creativity and unforgettable family entertainment. Meet some of your favourite Flamingo Land characters, get creative with arts and crafts, take on exciting treasure hunts, show off your talents, win fantastic prizes and enjoy plenty of interactive \n\n

36.4 milesSat 11 Jul14:45
CuratedSee the details→
Children & Family
Kids Club4

Kids Club

at The Jolly Sailor

Welcome to Flamingo Land Kids Club! Calling all Tiny Tots and adventurous young explorers! Join us each day for a fun-filled afternoon of games, creativity and unforgettable family entertainment. Meet some of your favourite Flamingo Land characters, get creative with arts and crafts, take on exciting treasure hunts, show off your talents, win fantastic prizes and enjoy plenty of interactive \n\n

36.4 milesSun 12 Jul14:45
CuratedSee the details→
Children & Family

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