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11–12 July Near Brookhouse
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 Brookhouse, 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 Brookhouse
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Family Workshop: Clay Studio
Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.
20.8 milesSun 12 Jul
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3Jake Hughes - Baby Shower
18.7 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
4Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
40.2 milesSat 11 Jul£23
5Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
40.2 milesSat 11 Jul£23
6Children-led service alternating monthly with St John's Church, Bishop Monkton
at Burton Leonard Methodist Church
This is a particularly lovely service led by children from our village primary school. They do the readings, write and say the prayers, choose the hymns, sing and play musical instruments. This service is normally 30-40 minutes in duration and as with all our services, everyone of all ages is welcome to join. Whenever possible, it is followed by refreshments in St. Leonard's hall.
48 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
7FAMILY FUN – Manor House Mice
Explore pictures, stories and poems. Create mice pictures, poems and mice characters These events take place downstairs in Ilkley Manor House or outside if the weather is good. Can’t...
44.2 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
8Family Forest Church at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks
Once a month (usually 2nd Sunday of the month) at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks, our parish will hold this event in the Vicarage Orchard and Churchyard. Starting at 10am. Usually involving a firepit and outdoor activities for children.
48 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
9Family Forest Church at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks
Once a month (usually 2nd Sunday of the month) at Holy Trinity, Dacre Banks, our parish will hold this event in the Vicarage Orchard and Churchyard. Starting at 10am. Usually involving a firepit and outdoor activities for children.
48.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
10FAMILY FUN – Manor House Mice
Join us on 31 October to learn about how the team at Denton Reserve are purposefully rethinking their direction!
44.2 milesSat 11 Julewilding in Yorkshire Date: Friday, 26 Jun 2026 Time: 10.30-11:30am Tickets: £5
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