1Church Family Picnic
at Hebron Christian Faith Church
“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
20.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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11–12 July Near Woodford Halse
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 Woodford Halse, 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 Woodford Halse
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2Children's Breakfast Church
Free breakfast for children 4-11 followed by fun arts & crafts mirroring the adult service theme
21.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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3Lego Club
21.4 milesSun 12 Jul15:30
4Free! (worth double-checking)Limitless Family Cycling
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
48.6 milesSat 11 Jul16:00
5Children's Church
Children from 3yrs upwards are welcome to join in with stories, games, activities and play. When the weather permits, we make the most of our beautiful outdoor church. Very young children are welcome to join with parents/carers in our play area where there are toys and games for everyone!
49.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
6COSB Family Summer Concert
at City of Oxford Silver Band Hall
Our annual family summer concert is a friendly and relaxed event where you can hear all of our bands pay a selection of the pieces they have worked on over the year.
30.1 milesSun 12 Jul
7Family Cycling
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
48.6 milesSat 11 Jul14:00£5.50
8Free! (worth double-checking)Cotswold Veldrijden Mini Racers
Join Cotswold Veldridjen Mini Racers for fun, off-road cycling skills sessions for kids aged 5-16. £20 per block of 6 sessions Email for enquiries and to book
48.6 milesSat 11 Jul16:00
9Kingdom Kids - Childrens Church
Activities, games etc. based on bible stories, for children. They then join the main service just in time for communion. All leaders are CRB checked. NOTE: On the 4th Sunday, the children are encouraged to join with their families in the Interactive ENGAGE Service.
49.8 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
10Sunday Children's Choir and Craft
Sundays 10:00-11.15 am - A friendly church choir for children aged 0-10yrs followed by a story and then fun craft activities!
35 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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