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Families This Weekend in Woodborough (Gedling)
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10 picks around Woodborough (Gedling), from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Woodborough (Gedling)
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Woodborough (Gedling), 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 Woodborough (Gedling)
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Police Family Fun Day
at Market Place
A free to attend community event giving young people the chance to be a police officer for the day!
10.1 milesSat 25 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Champions 4 Change
at Artcore
Free visual art workshops on in the heart of the community for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years.
18.9 milesSat 25 Jul
4July 25 | Life Time Kids Games
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of fitness, friendly competition, and achievement at the Life Time Kids Games! Designed for children ages 5–13, this exciting event challenges young athletes through age-appropriate running, strength, agility, and power activities. Participants will test their skills with runs, push-ups, squats, planks, a speed course, and a broad jump while building confidence and having fun. Each athlete will receive an official Kids Games tee, wristband, and the opportunity to earn awards. Join us at the CityCentre Houston Plaza for a memorable day of movement, sportsmanship, and family fun. Check-in begins at 9:15 AM. Registration is $30 per athlete.
45.7 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
5Vera Brittain, Buxton and a Testament to Lost Youth
at Buxton International Festival
* This walk has sold out * Meet Vera Brittain where she worked as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse in 1915. Hear the story of a bright Edwardian woman caught between personal ambition and the demands of war and empire, told through a moving guided walk and performance. Meet at Devonshire Dome reception … Continued
39.1 milesSat 25 Jul
6Kid Gloves Class
Sheffield City Boxing Club Starts July 25, 2026 at 10:00am Ends July 25, 2026 at 11:00am Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from 5 Nov 2022, forever
29.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
7Games in the Garden
Drop into our gardens on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the Summer School Holidays to enjoy traditional games like quoits, skittles, hopscotch, and hobby horse rides.
36 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
8Stay & Play - A Celebration Experiment
Instead of a closing party we thought we’d do something a little bit different. We thought it would be a great idea for you to join is in a celebration through play!
46.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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10Free! (worth double-checking)Kids Create Tamworth (25/07/26)
When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
37.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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