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Workshops & Classes

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

One for the diary — Taster session: Blackfordby WI at The Croquet Lawns. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 22 JulThe Croquet Lawns(1.9mi)

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Community

Around £8,

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Summer supper - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Breedon on the Hill WI’s annual Summer Supper features fresh fish and chips from Sharon of A&S Catering who will bring her van on site to serve us. Fish and chips £8, peas or curry £1 (cash only please). Time: 7pm for tea & coffee for a 7:30pm start at Breedon Parish Hall, Priory Close, Breedon-on-the-Hill DE73 8LF. New members are always welcome. Meetings held the 4th Wednesday of each month - and if you wish to come and see what we are all about, your first visit is FREE. Details via email:...

Wed 22 JulAshby town hall market(2.9mi)

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Community

Inter-church Ladies Group, Ashby

Ashby Baptist Church is putting on Inter-church Ladies Group, Ashby and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Ashby Baptist Church(3mi)

via Ashby Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £1.50

Saplings Nature Tots

Outdoor activities for 1-4 year olds and their parents or carers Meet your Saplings leader by the outdoor classroom just before 10.30am ready for the short walk to our woods and sheltered, undercover area where we have a mud kitchen and a selection of natural materials to play with. Session also includes an exploratory activity or craft. You can join Saplings for ‘pay-as-you-go’ sessions (book online on the day) or you can pre-book multiple sessions online. Parking discount for Saplings -pay £1.50 (1 hr) and stay later. EEP Event Booking

Wed 22 Jul11:30Rosliston Forrestry Centre(4.3mi)

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Likely freeWellness & Wellbeing

Renew Wellbeing

This is an opportunity to share a hobby or skill, or to join in a workshop or activity. Alternatively, you can come to simply relax and chat, and enjoy the peace in our quiet area. All are welcome and no charge is made. Please bring your own lunch.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Ashby Baptist Church(3mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

We found this gem on The Croquet Lawns's website. Taster session: Blackfordby WI — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Croquet Lawns(1.9mi)

via The Croquet LawnsCurated

Community

Around £8

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Wed 22 Jul20:00Ashby town hall market(2.9mi)

via Ashby town hall marketLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Men’s Evening Group, Ashby

Studying it enables us to know God better and through His words we come to know not only the nature and attributes of God, but also come to understand His plan for each of us. They also spend time in prayer and enjoying fellowship together.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Ashby Baptist Church(3mi)

via Ashby Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Evening Group, Ashby

They spend time praying and enjoying fellowship together.

Wed 22 Jul21:00Ashby Baptist Church(3mi)

via Ashby Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Furnace Fun Day

Join us for a fun day out with craft activities, a boat ride, and a choice of one of our two activity trails, all for the price of £10 for child. One adult goes free with every child on the canal boat! Pre-Booking for this event is essential. Tickets available here.

Thu 23 JulMoira Furnace(1.7mi)

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Community

Around £7

Awesome Archaeology

Become an archaeologist for the day with our fun workshop! Dig in to an exciting hoard of history themed activities and crafts and get the chance to see some real archaeological finds from our site! £7 per child, Pre-booking essential.

Thu 23 JulAshby town hall market(2.9mi)

via Ashby town hall marketLocal gem

Community

Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre

Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre is happening at Hartshorne Methodist Church. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Hartshorne Methodist Church(4.8mi)

via Hartshorne Methodist ChurchCurated

Community

Around £7

Awesome Archaeology

Thu 23 Jul12:00Ashby town hall market(2.9mi)

via Ashby town hall marketLocal gem

Children & Family

Youth 139

Youth Club for yr 6 and up. Indoor and outdoor games and activities.

Thu 23 Jul18:00St Mary(4.5mi)

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Festivals & EventsMarkets & Fairs

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival

join us at this year’s festival, held by the Battlefield Line and Hinckley & Bosworth CAMRA in the Goods Shed and marquee at Market Bosworth Railway Station. Over 80 beers and ciders, and a variety of food available. Entertainment outside each day, with steam traction engines (both full size and miniature) demonstrating the road transport of yesteryear. Steam and diesel trains will be operating throughout the weekend. Live evening entertainment from 7pm, provided by Dr Busker on Friday and Chris George on Saturday. FREE heritage bus service from Nuneaton, Hinckley, Barwell & Earl Shilton to Market Bosworth Station (Friday & Saturday...

Fri 24 JulAshby town hall market(2.9mi)

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Children & Family

Around £10

Family Fun in the Forest

Pay one entry fee per child to try as many activities as possible across the site! Activities include Archery, Crafts, Laser Combat, Inflatables, Sumo Wrestling, Pond Dipping, Den Building, Birds of Prey, Orienteering and more! Cost: £10 per child taking part No booking required, just turn up and pay in the shop.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Rosliston Forrestry Centre(4.3mi)

via Rosliston Forrestry Centre

Community

‘Why Jesus?’ Morning Group

Light refreshments available.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Ashby Baptist Church(3mi)

via Ashby Baptist ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Oakthorpe

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ashby town hall market2.9 miles away Ashby Baptist Church3.0 miles away The Croquet Lawns1.9 miles away

More about Oakthorpe

Leicestershire, England

Oakthorpe has nearby local names including Measham Family Hub, Moira Furnace Museum and Conkers Waterside. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be curious, active or a good way to get out nearby. Near Here gathers event details around Oakthorpe so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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Taster session: Blackfordby WI

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Inter-church Ladies Group, Ashby

Saplings Nature Tots

Renew Wellbeing

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Men’s Evening Group, Ashby

Evening Group, Ashby

Furnace Fun Day

Awesome Archaeology

Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre

Awesome Archaeology

Youth 139

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival

Family Fun in the Forest

‘Why Jesus?’ Morning Group

Venues with events near Oakthorpe

More about Oakthorpe

Enjoyed the look of Oakthorpe?

What's on near Oakthorpe, in your inbox

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Inter-church Ladies Group, Ashby

Saplings Nature Tots

Renew Wellbeing

Taster session: Blackfordby WI

Summer Supper with Breedon WI

Men’s Evening Group, Ashby

Evening Group, Ashby

Furnace Fun Day

Awesome Archaeology

Coffee & Conversation at Goseley Community Centre

Awesome Archaeology

Youth 139

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival

Family Fun in the Forest

‘Why Jesus?’ Morning Group