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11–12 July Near Alfriston
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 Alfriston, 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 9 picks near Alfriston
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2SHINE - a warm welcome to children & families from St Mary's Sunday School
Early-years faith explored through arts, crafts & family fellowship. SHINE meet during the 10am service, in the adjacent church hall. It's a convenient location with good bus & rail links, with nearby car parking available too.
18.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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3Church family Cuckoo trail walk
Cuckoo Trail (Ghyll Rd / Treetops Way), 7 Ghyll Rd, Heathfield TN21 0AQ, UK
11.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:30
4Welcome Walks: Church family Cuckoo trail walk
Cuckoo Trail (Ghyll Rd / Treetops Way), 7 Ghyll Rd, Heathfield TN21 0AQ, UK
11.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:30
5Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
49.6 milesSat 11 Jul
6252 Kids
at St Margaret's Church, Rainham
252 Kids. Weekly term time. 10.20am – 11.30am Children’s Ministry.
43.1 milesSun 12 Jul
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8Big Fish Little Fish family rave with DJ Aphrodite
at Shrewsbury House Community Centre
Have summer fun with the Big Fish Little Fish family rave crew as they take over Shrewsbury House Gardens with superstar DJ and 90s jungle legend Aphrodite. Sunday 12th July 2.00pm-4.30pm Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/21049 Adults: £12.00 (+booking fee) Children: £10.00 (+booking fee)
46.1 milesSun 12 Jul
9Big Fish Little Fish outdoor family rave with DJ Aphrodite
at Shrewsbury House Community Centre
Have summer fun with the Big Fish Little Fish family rave crew as they take over Shrewsbury House Gardens with superstar DJ and 90s jungle legend Aphrodite. Sunday 12th July 2.00pm-4.30pm Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/f/21049 Adults: £12.00 (+booking fee) Children: £10.00 (+booking fee)
46.1 milesSun 12 Jul
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