1Lego 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-
23.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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Families This Weekend in Prestbury (Cheltenham)
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 Prestbury (Cheltenham), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Prestbury (Cheltenham)
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 Prestbury (Cheltenham), 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 Prestbury (Cheltenham)
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2Dino Dig
at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.
39.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
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3Kids’ 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
25.3 milesSat 25 Jul13:30£5.00
4Free! (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
25.3 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
5Free! (worth double-checking)Youth Sundays
at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre
Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!
36.9 milesSun 26 Jul
6Family Archaeology Day
Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
45 milesSat 25 Jul
7Family Archaeology Day
Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
45 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
25.3 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
25.3 milesSat 25 Jul15:30£5.00
10Stay & Play - A Celebration Experiment
Instead of a closing party we thought we’d do something a little bit different. We thought it would be a great idea for you to join is in a celebration through play!
41.1 milesSat 25 Jul
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