1Family Fun Day
Family-friendly games, barbeque, pop-up bar and featuring teddies parachuting from the tower. £2 admission, children free.
9.6 milesSat 11 Jul12:00£2
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11–12 July Near Merriottsford
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 Merriottsford, 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 8 picks near Merriottsford
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2Weekend Children's Parties £45
at Hall
Your request will be reviewed by our Bookings Secretary, who will either confirm it by email, or contact you if there's a problem. Weekend Children's Parties We are pleased to now offer a 3Hr Children's Party rate, for Saturdays and Sundays, either from 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm for an inclusive price of £45 . Please choose these times when you book from the Calendar below.
15.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£45
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3Balsam Centre Family Pride Day 2026
The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UK
19.7 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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5B-Elite Family Martial Arts
10am. Only £25 per Month. Family Classes. 3 years and above. – Allwelcome
24.6 milesSun 12 Jul£25
6Family Gospel Meeting
We welcome everyone of all ages to join us for our family gospel service, where we have a time of singing followed by a bible message. Refreshments are serviced afterwards.
27.7 milesSun 12 Jul05:00
7Family & Friends
An all age service with food and drink, an interactive talk with crafts and games, all in a café style set up.
33 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
8FREE Family ART Drop In Days - July
at Spanish Barn
FREE Family ART Drop In Days at Torre Abbey These seasonal, fun, drop-in days are designed for families to come along and get creative.
44.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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