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Community

Around £9

£9 Evening Racing

Come racing for just £9 (online in advance only)

Tue 11 AugNottingham Racecourse(4.8mi)

via Nottingham Racecourse

Community

Around £9.00

£9 Evening Racing

Join us for an exciting evening of racing on 11th August 2026. Find out more about tickets and further information here.

Tue 11 Aug12:59Nottingham Racecourse(4.8mi)

via Nottingham Racecourse

Community

Dragon Tales Forest School - Woodland Secret Agent

Join Dragon Tales Forest School at Kinver Edge to read maps, solve mysteries, decode clues, camouflage secrets and discover how Kinver Edge played a part in World War Two. For children ages 7-14 years old. Please note, parents need to attend with their children.

Wed 12 Aug11:20Nanny's Rock(4.7mi)

via Nanny's Rock

Community

Tots at Bank Street

Tots at Bank Street at Brierley Hill Methodist Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 13 Aug10:00Brierley Hill Methodist Church(4mi)

via Brierley Hill Methodist Church

Community

Walk with a Ranger on Kinver Edge

Walk with our rangers to find out what it takes to look after a countryside site with a double SSSI award (Site of Special Scientific Interest). Learn about the priority habitats, rare species and the important ecology & geology across the site and how our rangers manage and balance this important conservation work as well as making sure it is accessible for visitors.

Thu 13 Aug11:00Nanny's Rock(4.7mi)

via Nanny's Rock

Children & Family

K Pop party at Dockworks waterfront

Loads of K Pop inspired fun and games

Thu 13 Aug17:00Waterfront Merry Hill(4.2mi)

via Waterfront Merry Hill

Children & Family

Get Connected - Kids and Family Picnic

Saturday 15th August, 11:30am Himley Hall, DY3 4DF For families with children. Please sign up below so we know who to expect and keep you informed of any changes e.g. if the weather forecast is bad. We will likely set up near the playground for children to be able to play. Bring your own picnic. Depending on the group and what people would like to do, we may do some games or go for a walk round the lake. For more information please

Sat 15 Aug11:30Himley Hall Playground(1.7mi)

via Himley Hall Playground

History & Heritage

Around £35

Tunnel Tours

Join us for a hands-on Glass Fusing Workshop, where you will design and create your own unique garden ornament using recycled glass. In this creative session, you’ll explore colour, texture, and composition as you build a decorative piece inspired by natural outdoor forms. Your finished work will be kiln-fired and available for collection at a later date. This workshop is suitable for adults only. The session takes place in a fully accessible space. If you have any specific access requirements, please contact us in advance. Booking is essential, as spaces are limited. Participants will create one garden ornament each. Date: Sunday 23 August Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Admission: Workshop £35 Book here

Sat 15 Aug12:00Stourbridge Glass Museum(3.3mi)

via Stourbridge Glass Museum

Workshops & Classes

Around £35

Butterflies Fused Glass Workshop

Sat 15 Aug12:00Stourbridge Glass Museum(3.3mi)

via Stourbridge Glass Museum

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £45.00

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

These one-off workshops are perfect for begginers, those who have some experience with watercolours or have attended Katharine’s beginners class. Gently develop your skills while enjoying the process of painting a specific subject.

Sun 16 AugSkorkart(2.3mi)

via SkorkartLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £45.00

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Sun 16 Aug11:00Skorkart(2.3mi)

via SkorkartLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyTheatre

Bug Hunt - Summer of Play at Kinver

Grab a net and sweep through the undergrowth to uncover an amazing variety of bugs, beetles, and other fascinating minibeasts. Discover where they live, learn what makes them special, and see just how many different species you can find. A fun and exciting outdoor adventure for curious explorers of all ages. Enjoy rummaging in the undergrowth and discovering our tiny wild friends. Every Monday of the school holidays at 11am No boking required Free event, normal admissions apply.

Mon 17 Aug12:00Nanny's Rock(4.7mi)

via Nanny's Rock

Community

Dragon Tales Forest School - Teddy Bears Picnic

Pack your picnic blanket, bring along a beloved teddy bear and join us for a summer forest school at Kinver Edge. Little ones can enjoy teddy-themed activities, games and storytelling while families relax and soak up the woodland surroundings. It’s the perfect opportunity to make holiday memories together in the great outdoors—don’t forget your bear!

Wed 19 Aug11:20Nanny's Rock(4.7mi)

via Nanny's Rock

Community

Dragon Tales Forest School - Fairies and Folklore

Step into a world of woodland wonder at our Fairies and Folklore Forest School Session, run by Dragon Tales Forest School! Perfect for children aged 4–10 years, this magical outdoor adventure is packed with imagination, creativity, and nature-based fun. Children will brew magical potions, create fairy wings, make flower crowns and fairy houses, listen to enchanting folklore stories, and finish the session by toasting delicious s'mores over the campfire. Whether your child already believes in fairies or simply loves exploring the outdoors, this session encourages creativity, confidence, friendship, and a love of nature through play and hands-on discovery.

Wed 19 Aug14:00Nanny's Rock(4.7mi)

via Nanny's Rock

Community

Tots at Bank Street

Tots at Bank Street — brought to you by Brierley Hill Methodist Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 20 Aug10:00Brierley Hill Methodist Church(4mi)

via Brierley Hill Methodist Church

Community

Hymns We've Always Loved 2

Hymns We've Always Loved 2 at Amblecote Community Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 20 Aug14:00Amblecote Community Church(3.7mi)

via Amblecote Community Church

Community

Get Connected - Brunch @ Spoons

Join from 10am for Brunch at The Cross Inn - JD Wetherspoon (Kingswinford). Breakfast served until 12pm. Sign up below For more information please

Sat 22 Aug10:00The Cross Inn(1.9mi)

via The Cross Inn

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Venues with events near Swindon (South Staffordshire)

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

Skorkart2.3 miles away Himley Hall Playground1.7 miles away The Cross Inn1.9 miles away

More about Swindon (South Staffordshire)

Staffordshire, England

Swindon has nearby local names including Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club, Himley Hall and Wombourne Civic Centre. We keep the dates around them together so local plans are easier to find across South Staffordshire. Near Here brings event details around Swindon in South Staffordshire together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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£9 Evening Racing

£9 Evening Racing

Dragon Tales Forest School - Woodland Secret Agent

Tots at Bank Street

Walk with a Ranger on Kinver Edge

K Pop party at Dockworks waterfront

Get Connected - Kids and Family Picnic

Tunnel Tours

Butterflies Fused Glass Workshop

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Bug Hunt - Summer of Play at Kinver

Dragon Tales Forest School - Teddy Bears Picnic

Dragon Tales Forest School - Fairies and Folklore

Tots at Bank Street

Hymns We've Always Loved 2

Get Connected - Brunch @ Spoons

Venues with events near Swindon (South Staffordshire)

More about Swindon (South Staffordshire)

Enjoyed the look of Swindon (South Staffordshire)?

What's on near Swindon (South Staffordshire), in your inbox

£9 Evening Racing

£9 Evening Racing

Dragon Tales Forest School - Woodland Secret Agent

Tots at Bank Street

Walk with a Ranger on Kinver Edge

K Pop party at Dockworks waterfront

Get Connected - Kids and Family Picnic

Tunnel Tours

Butterflies Fused Glass Workshop

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Lighthouse Landscape

Bug Hunt - Summer of Play at Kinver

Dragon Tales Forest School - Teddy Bears Picnic

Dragon Tales Forest School - Fairies and Folklore

Tots at Bank Street

Hymns We've Always Loved 2

Get Connected - Brunch @ Spoons