1Easter Holiday Club
Join Professor Globetrotter and his friends for an action packed few days in the Easter holidays as search for lost treasure in the jungle and unearth the secret of the greatest treasure of all!
37.6 milesSun 12 Jul£5
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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.
11–12 July Near Meon Valley
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 Meon Valley, 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 7 picks near Meon Valley
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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.
38.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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3Family Praise
An informal service without the Eucharist for all members of the family, held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
46.2 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
4Free! (worth double-checking)
5Kids & Youth Sewa
Join us as kids and youth are given the opportunity to take part in seva throughout the gurdwara. Sunday 12 July 2026 4pm — 6pm
48.9 milesSun 12 Jul
6Family and Children's Tour
Family and Children's Tour Join our dedicated Children's Tour guide for a specially crafted tour of the Museum. Tour time is 45mins - at the end of the tour, children enjoy a sing along with The Mighty Wurlitzer. Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years old - all children must be accompanied by an adult. Book your tickets to reserve a place on the tour for you and your family. £15 for 1 adult and up to 2 children £25 for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Please note the tickets are non-refundable.
49.5 milesSat 11 Jul14:00£15
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