1Create And Connect Kids Mindful Mandalas
A creative and mindful mixed-media art workshop for children aged 7 and up, focusing on the joy of making mandalas.
25 milesSun 26 Jul14:00£18
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Families This Weekend in Bucknell (Shropshire)
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10 picks around Bucknell (Shropshire), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Bucknell (Shropshire)
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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 Bucknell (Shropshire), 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 Bucknell (Shropshire)
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2Create and connect kids mindful mandalas – children’s mixed‑media art workshop
A creative workshop for children to explore mandalas through drawing, painting, and collage.
25 milesSun 26 Jul14:00£18
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3Dino Dig
at 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.
46.1 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
4Dino Dig
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.
47 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
5Make a Shield – Medieval Battle Activities for Children
at 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 […]
46.8 milesSat 25 Jul£2
6Serving The Sangat CIC Family Fun Day
at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop
Serving The Sangat CIC Family Fun Day Sat 25th Jul 2026 Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill, Birmingham B20 1BY Bring your family and friends and pet dogs along for a fantastic day filled with: Bouncy castles & zorbs…
30 milesSat 25 Jul
7Serving The Sangat CIC Family Fun Day
at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop
Bring your family and friends and pet dogs along for a fantastic day filled with:
30 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
8Family Fun Mosaic Taster for Three - July
Family Fun Mosaic Taster for Three - July 26 Jul 2026 £60.00
47.9 milesSun 26 Jul£60.00
9Friends & family summer fest – PCMC Wandsworth
at Pentecostal City Mission Church UK
48.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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