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10 picks around Milcombe, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1at Evesham Town
Get ready for a summer of Medieval battle activities at Evesham Tourist Information Centre! Take inspiration from our collection of replica shields to create your own from card and collage materials. What will you include on your coat of arms? Drop in event – no booking required – 10:30-12 noon or 2-4 pm Suitable for […]
2Free! (worth double-checking)at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre
Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!
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4Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.
5at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.
6Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
7Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
8Fun 1hr sessions with cycling coaches to help children aged 4+ learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child. Advanced booking essential. For more info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swindon-cycle-campaign-61575400583
9Free! (worth double-checking)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
10at R.A.G Reconciled Assembly of God
FAMILY FUN DAY This year we will be holding yet another family fun day at Coley Park Community Centre in Reading (140 Wensley Rd, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6DW). We are inviting you all - mums, dads and especially children to come for an afternoon filled with fun games, jumping castle, face painting plus drinks and snacks. Don’t miss it, come and have some fun!
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