1Family Celebration Mass
Join us at St Mary Magdalen's each second Sunday for a family-friendly Celebration Mass, with fun, fellowship, crafts, food and worship. All welcome!
9.8 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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11–12 July Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield, 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 Greenfield
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2Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
20.7 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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3Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
20.7 milesSat 11 Jul£23
4Children's Taleem
Join us for Children's Taleem on July 11, 2026. Engage with inspiration, learning, and community building. Stay connected with us at Lammack Prayer Room for more opportunities to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with like-minded individuals.
13.9 milesSat 11 Jul
5FAMILY FUN – Manor House Mice
Explore pictures, stories and poems. Create mice pictures, poems and mice characters These events take place downstairs in Ilkley Manor House or outside if the weather is good. Can’t...
15.9 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
6Family Forest Church at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks
Once a month (usually 2nd Sunday of the month) at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks, our parish will hold this event in the Vicarage Orchard and Churchyard. Starting at 10am. Usually involving a firepit and outdoor activities for children.
23.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
7FAMILY FUN – Manor House Mice
Join us on 31 October to learn about how the team at Denton Reserve are purposefully rethinking their direction!
15.9 milesSat 11 Julewilding in Yorkshire Date: Friday, 26 Jun 2026 Time: 10.30-11:30am Tickets: £5
8All-Age Family Freindly Service
This is a shorter more informal style of service. Children are encouraged to help to lead this service. It is usually interactive and fun
20.5 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
9Eucharist - Family Friendly
at All Saints'
Our regular Sunday service at 10:30 is family friendly and includes Sunday Club for Pre-school, Infants and Juniors.
24.4 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
10Family Celebration Mass
at St Andrew's Church Accrington
Join us at St Mary Magdalen's each second Sunday for a family-friendly Celebration Mass, with fun, fellowship, crafts, food and worship. All welcome!
10.4 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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