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What's on in Melton, West

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Melton, West.

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Community

Reggae Land 2026

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Fri 31 JulMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

Christmas in July

Something's afoot at Studio 62 and it goes by the name of Christmas in July. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 31 JulStudio 62(3.8mi)

via Studio 62Local gem

Festivals & Events

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre , Manchester

Sat 1 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

Events in Barnsley

Details of events taking place in Barnsley town centre and across the borough.

Sat 1 AugElsecar Park(2.5mi)

via Elsecar ParkCurated

Community

The Newcomen Engine Demonstration

Demonstrations of the Newcomen Engine at Elsecar are running on Saturday 1 August. The engine is the oldest atmospheric engine still in its original location in the world. Invented by Thomas Newcomen to pump water from the coal mines, it was the first ever practical engine. Learn more from our expert tour guides!

Sat 1 Aug12:00Elsecar Heritage Centre(2.4mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Community

Newcomen Engine Demonstration

Sat 1 Aug14:00Elsecar Heritage Centre(2.4mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £5.00

Community Day Trips

Swinton Lock Activity Centre is being delightfully mysterious about Community Day Trips. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Tue 4 AugSwinton Lock Activity Centre(2.8mi)

via Swinton Lock Activity Centre

Community

Around £5.00

Community Day Trips

We've tracked down Community Day Trips at Swinton Lock Activity Centre. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 4 Aug10:00Swinton Lock Activity Centre(2.8mi)

via Swinton Lock Activity Centre

Festivals & Events

Diaspora Calling! Festival

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Fri 7 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

Around £35.00

Cast

Age Restriction: 14+ (U16s with 18+) (No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets)

Fri 7 AugBirdwell Venue(4.8mi)

via Birdwell VenueLocal gem

Community

Around £5

River Detectives with Amazelab

Dive into discovery with our River Detectives workshop, where families explore the hidden world of river ecosystems!

Fri 7 Aug11:00Worsbrough Mill Museum(4.8mi)

via Worsbrough Mill MuseumLocal gem

Community

Electric Paradise

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

No Art Open Air Liverpool - 2026

Otterspool Promenade , Liverpool

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Likely freeFestivals & Events

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival

Artful Dodger / DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT / Dj Cartier / Heartless Crew / Martin "Liberty" Larner / Oxide & Neutrino / Pied Piper / ROMEO & LISA MAFFIA

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival 2026

Morden Park , Morden

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(2.4mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Elsecar Makers Market

Step inside the Ironworks at Elsecar Heritage Centre for a curated indoor craft market celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and independent makers. Browse a varied selection of stalls filled with artistic produce, handmade crafts, and top-quality gifts, from 10.30am to 4pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August.

Sat 8 Aug11:30Elsecar Heritage Centre(2.4mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £5.00

Community Day Trips

Community Day Trips — brought to you by Swinton Lock Activity Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 12 AugSwinton Lock Activity Centre(2.8mi)

via Swinton Lock Activity Centre

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Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.

Venues with events near Melton, West

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Milton Hall2.4 miles away Elsecar Heritage Centre2.4 miles away Swinton Lock Activity Centre2.8 miles away

More about Melton, West

South Yorkshire, England

Melton, West is in South Yorkshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Melton, West events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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