1Free! (worth double-checking)Devauden Fete 2026
A fun family day featuring a coconut shy, magician, bar, BBQ, tug o' war, children's races, bouncy castle, alpacas, and tomahawk throwing.
22.3 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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11–12 July Near Cockyard
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 Cockyard, 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 6 picks near Cockyard
1Free! (worth double-checking)2Free! (worth double-checking)Devauden Fete
A fun family day at the village hall featuring a coconut shy, magician, bar, BBQ, games, and more.
22.3 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children
A special History Club workshop day for Magic Malmesbury! Our FREE History Club interactive workshops for 4-11 year olds (accompanied by an adult) usually runs on the last Sunday of each month. See Whats On for details of future History Club dates, times and topics. Come along and join the fun whilst learning about our …
43.6 milesSun 12 Jul
4Lego 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-
27.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
5Summer Family Fun
Join us for an afternoon of outdoor games, inflatable slide and ice cream. 3 till 4:30pm
38.2 milesSun 12 Jul16:00
6Family & Friends
An all age service with food and drink, an interactive talk with crafts and games, all in a café style set up.
48.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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