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Families This Weekend in Withington and White Stone

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 Withington and White Stone, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Withington and White Stone

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 Withington and White Stone, 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 Withington and White Stone

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Dino 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.

42.1 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
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Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session2

Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session

at Moredon Sporting Hub

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

49.7 milesSat 25 Jul13:30£5.00
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Limitless Family Cycling3Free! (worth double-checking)

Limitless Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

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

49.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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Lego Club

at Berkeley Books

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-

28 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

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

49.7 milesSat 25 Jul13:00£5.50
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SEN Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session7

SEN Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session

at Moredon Sporting Hub

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

49.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:30£5.00
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