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Theatre

Summer of Play at Dyrham Park

There will be a festival-feel with imaginative, performance and creative play at Old Lodge, and a mini-maze, games and challenges planned down by the house. Nature explorer, art and sports activities running each week. Don't miss the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Tea Room(4.5mi)

via Tea Room

Community

Shared Reading

Try shared reading with us! These sessions hosted by The Reader are a chance for people to come together in St Anne’s, to read and listen to stories and poems together. There’s no pressure to read aloud, you can simply come along, sit back and enjoy some great story-telling!

Wed 22 Jul11:30Bricks(4mi)

via Bricks

CommunityWorkshops & Classes

Crafting Smiles - Warm Welcome Group

We found this gem on Field Church's website. Crafting Smiles - Warm Welcome Group — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Wed 22 Jul12:00Field Church(4.5mi)

via Field Church

Arts & Culture

Exhibition: Journeys - Asafo flags from the Karun Thakar collection at Dyrham Park

‘Journeys’ draws on highlights from Thakar’s global textile collections to explore themes of migration, trade, craftsmanship, colonialism, global history and beauty. Through the universal theme of ‘journeys’, the exhibitions reveal the complex histories of objects, materials, and people – examining both tangible heritage and living traditions. Vibrant textile displays and film will reveal stories often left untold and show how these historic houses were shaped by global connections and colonial legacies. In the house at Dyrham Park will be vibrant Asafo flags. One of the most important West African art forms, they fuse European naval insignia with local traditions and symbolism, reflecting resistance and adaptation during colonial encounters. Displayed throughout Dyrham’s interiors, and placed alongside portraits and objects, they will deepen narratives of 17th-century global trade and colonial history embedded in the house.

Wed 22 Jul12:30Tea Room(4.5mi)

via Tea Room

CommunityFood & Drink

Lunch Club

WEDNESDAYS 12:00 – 2pm

Wed 22 Jul13:00WADCA(3.6mi)

via WADCALocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Around £30.00

Pilates

Come and join this weekly pilates class run by Sarah at The Hub! £30 per month – FREE trial session Tutor: Sarah Ramage Contact: or The post Pilates appeared first on Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust.

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Hub(4.2mi)

via The Hub

Sports & Fitness

Strong & Steady with Bristol Cooperative Gym

This is a full body strength training class with some circuits incorporated where you can choose weights that feel right for you and your body

Wed 22 Jul19:00Bricks(4mi)

via Bricks

Sports & Fitness

Functional HIIT with Bristol Cooperative Gym

Develop your fitness through short bursts of activity mixed with periods of rest. Our sessions progress in a 20-week cycle of increasing amounts of work, but you can join at any time. A range of movement options are always given, so you can get an effective workout regardless of your current fitness and familiarity with the exercises!

Wed 22 Jul20:00Bricks(4mi)

via Bricks

Community

Summer Holiday Camp - Stanbridge Primary

With dates between 23/07/2026 and 28/08/2026

Thu 23 JulSporting Chance Sports Clubs & Holiday Camps(0.6mi)

via Sporting Chance Sports Clubs & Holiday CampsCurated

Arts & CultureCommunityWorkshops & Classes

Summer of Socks: Drop-In Sock Craft Workshop | Chipping Sodbury

Old Grammar School

Thu 23 JulHanham Library(3.1mi)

via Hanham LibraryLocal gem

Community

Balance + Stretch – currently full

Date Next: Thursday, 23 July 2026 Every week on Thursday

Thu 23 JulEaston Community Centre(4.4mi)

via Easton Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Drop-In Session: Citizen’s Advice

Date Next: Thursday, 23 July 2026 Every week on Thursday

Thu 23 JulEaston Community Centre(4.4mi)

via Easton Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £3.20

Summertopia

Join us this Summer at Avon Valley Adventure Park! We go big on extraordinary events and days out. Our Summer season is going to be a SPLASH with our sand and water play area, giant slip n slide, huge paddling pools and beach zone! Plus every day ends with a foam party. A value packed, totally tropical day filled with adventure and play is waiting for you.

Thu 23 JulIce Skating at Avon Valley(4.6mi)

via Ice Skating at Avon ValleyLocal gem

Community

School Holiday Start

One for the diary — School Holiday Start at Ivy Church Bristol - AoG. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 23 JulIvy Church Bristol - AoG(4.9mi)

via Ivy Church Bristol - AoG

Community

Summer Holiday Camp - Stanbridge Primary

Arrival and collection Car parking is available in the staff car park from 8:25-8:45am, 9:50-10:15am, 3:25-3:40pm, and 4:50-5:10pm daily. On arrival, please make your way to the entry door in the car park (Holiday Camp entrance point), and a friendly member of our team to welcome you. Children are to be collected at the end of the day from the same place as drop off. Please ring the door bell on 'Welcome' sign or call us on the number displayed.

Thu 23 Jul09:25Sporting Chance Sports Clubs & Holiday Camps(0.6mi)

via Sporting Chance Sports Clubs & Holiday CampsCurated

Likely freeArts & CultureCommunityWorkshops & Classes

Summer of Socks: Drop-In Sock Craft Workshop | Chipping Sodbury

Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Summer of Socks: Drop-In Sock Craft Workshop | Chipping Sodbury - Thursday, 23 July 2026 at Old Grammar School, Chipping Sodbury, England. Find event and ticket information.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Hanham Library(3.1mi)

via Hanham LibraryLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Around £3.50

Wellbeing Arts

This is a flexible group for people who enjoy working with arts and crafts for wellbeing and enjoyment. A volunteer is on hand to help stimulate ideas and projects, or […] The post Wellbeing Arts appeared first on Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust.

Thu 23 Jul10:30The Hub(4.2mi)

via The Hub

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Venues with events near Shortwood

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Sporting Chance Sports Clubs & Holiday Camps0.6 miles away

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Gloucestershire, England

Shortwood is in Gloucestershire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shortwood events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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