1Children's Service
Afternoon service especially for the children at 4 pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month
9.1 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
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11–12 July Near Hest Bank
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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 Hest Bank, 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 Hest Bank
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2Children's Theatre Workshop:4-6 yrs
at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes
Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and creativity! At our Children’s Theatre Workshop, we dress up, dream big, share ideas and bring brand-new characters and stories to life. Through creative play and high-energy drama games, young people build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills — all while having enormous fun. We love to share what…
19 milesSat 11 Jul£6
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3Scott 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.
47 milesSat 11 Jul£23
4Scott 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.
47 milesSat 11 Jul£23
5Children'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.
25.9 milesSat 11 Jul
6FAMILY 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...
41.5 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
7Family 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.
45.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
8Family 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.
46.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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.
25.4 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
10All-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
39 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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