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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.
10 picks around Witney, from 6 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.
1Free! (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!
2Fun 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
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3Free! (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
4Wallingford 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
5Wallingford 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
6Practice 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
7A fun session to help young people with additional needs learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child, booking essential. Book via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988280700097?aff=oddtdtcreator
8at 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!
9Free! (worth double-checking)at intu Milton Keynes Multi-Storey Car Park Entrance
This July is the Moon Landing anniversary and to celebrate your little ones will create moonscapes and rockets from recycled materials including egg boxes and paper tubes.
10Lego Club – every Saturday morning from 10.30am-11.30am children can make Lego models and have a great time! No need to book, just turn up and create-
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