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Families This Weekend in Hampton Magna
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10 picks around Hampton Magna, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Hampton Magna
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Hampton Magna, 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 Hampton Magna
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2Dino Dig
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.
14.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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3Dino 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.
17.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
4Make a Shield – Medieval Battle Activities for Children
at Evesham Town
Get ready for a summer of Medieval battle activities at Evesham Tourist Information Centre! Take inspiration from our collection of replica shields to create your own from card and collage materials. What will you include on your coat of arms? Drop in event – no booking required – 10:30-12 noon or 2-4 pm Suitable for […]
18.7 milesSat 25 Jul£2
5Stay & Play - A Celebration Experiment
Instead of a closing party we thought we’d do something a little bit different. We thought it would be a great idea for you to join is in a celebration through play!
10.1 milesSat 25 Jul
6Sunday School
at Holbrooks Evangelical Church
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12.4 milesSun 26 Jul
78Free! (worth double-checking)Kids Create Tamworth (25/07/26)
When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
24.5 milesSat 25 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Kids Create Tamworth
When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Kids...
24.5 milesSat 25 Jul
10Kids Create Tamworth
When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Kids...
24.5 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
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