1Youth Football
More details here [1: 'ElsenhamYouthFC'] [1] https://www.facebook.com/ElsenhamYouthFC
3.3 milesSat 25 Jul10:30
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Families This Weekend in Bishop's Stortford
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 Bishop's Stortford, from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Bishop's Stortford
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 Bishop's Stortford, 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 Bishop's Stortford
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2Fun Kids Science Quest – Live
Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest comes to Cambridge! Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and games, Dan takes young audiences on a one hour journey into how the world works - and beyond! Join Dan and special guests Dr Matthew Bothwell and Dr Andrew Farrer from Cambridge Science Centre for a show that is truly out of this world! Matthew Bothwell is the Public Astronomer at The University of Cambridge, an experienced science communicator and science writer. He has published three popular astronomy books for both adults and children: The Great Alien Hunt (2025, DK), Astrophysics for Supervillains (2024, DK), and The Invisible Universe: Why There’s More to Reality than Meets the Eye (2021, Oneworld). Matthew gives public lectures (past venues include the Royal Institution, New Scientist, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the British Astronomical Association), and his science writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Daily Beast, Aeon magazine, The Guardian, Writer's Digest, and more.
22.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Soho Theatre Walthamstow’s Big Family Day
186 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QH We are a 5 minute walk from Walthamstow Central tube station, which is only 20 minutes from central London on the Victoria Line, and 15 minutes from Liverpool Street station on the Overground. There are numerous buses that stop nearby and outside the venue.
21.9 milesSat 25 Jul
4Family Cafe Church
An informal cafe church, with crafts and activities, songs and a story. Suitable for the whole family, including those with younger children.
20.7 milesSun 26 Jul14:30
5Communion Service with Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
Keep up to date with our latest sermons and notice sheets
17.8 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
6Cambridge Ceilidh All-Stars Family Ceilidh
On Sunday 26th July Cambridge Folk Festival brings you the ultimate in Family Ceilidh Fun with the Cambridge Ceilidh All Stars!
23.2 milesSun 26 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)Summer Family Workshops: Making Your Story
WORKSHOP The Making Your Story workshops are back! 23 May 2026 — 18 July 2026
23.9 milesSun 26 Jul
89Sunday School
17.8 milesSun 26 Jul10:00
10Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser
Family Link is hosting an exciting community event called Bonkers Bingo. The event will take place on Saturday 25th July, starting from 6pm, at the Orpington Methodist Church located at 19 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH. Tickets cost £10 for 5 rounds of bingo. The evening promises plenty of entertainment, including bonkers prizes, dancing and fun, alongside refreshments like hot drinks and cakes. Those interested in attending are asked to buy their tickets directly from Kenzie by calling or messaging https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [1: 'https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/'] *Please note: this event is not delivered by Community Links Bromley. Contact Family Link [2] for further information on the event* [1] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [2] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/contact-us/
33.1 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
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