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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.
11–12 July Near Arboretum
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 Arboretum, 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 Arboretum
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4HAL's Kids
Our children meet during our Sunday service for lively fun bible activities and worship with a free take home pack each week for the children to continue the a newsletter for parents keep parents informed of our activities and learning.
23.4 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
5Wirksworth Community Orchestra – Family Summer Concert
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
24.4 milesSun 12 Jul
6Jake Hughes - Baby Shower
18.9 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
7Kingdom 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.
39.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
8Free! (worth double-checking)Family Workshop: Clay Studio
Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.
48.3 milesSun 12 Jul
9Children's Breakfast Church
Free breakfast for children 4-11 followed by fun arts & crafts mirroring the adult service theme
38.4 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
10Every Sunday: worship with activities for children and young people at St James' Brownhills
at Holy Trinity Worship Centre
Worship & Discipleship Centred Times of Gathering
39.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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