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Families This Weekend in Worthen

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 Worthen, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Worthen

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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 Worthen, 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.

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Dino 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.

47.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
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Main Service

at Townfield Church

You are very welcome to join us for our service at 10.30am any Sunday. You'll find us in the hall at St Andrew's School, Townfield Lane, Bebington, CH63 7NL. We will also be Live on Facebook and YouTube, and available on DVD later in the week. So do join us from 10.25 for the pre-service chat (service starting at 10.35) And if you’re one of our younger members, do join us for in-person children’s and youth groups too. Here's what to expect each Sunday or the month: 1st Sunday: a service for all ages 2nd Sunday: communion, including groups for children and young people 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday: a service in the hall, including groups for children and young people However you are able to join us, you will be very welcome. Click on the button below to find out more.

49.8 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Children & Family

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