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11–12 July Near Ryton, Great

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 Ryton, Great, 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 9 picks near Ryton, Great

Family Praise in Church1

Family Praise in Church

at Holy Trinity Church

Family Friendly service of Story and Praise, we incorporate some modern worship music which is projected on to a screen, we keep things simple for our younger members, many of whom help with leading the prayers. Service finishes with refreshments with cake and biscuits

14.3 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
children-family2

Kingdom Kids - Childrens Church

at St Peters 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.

32.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family

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