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

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Examity Monthly Pub Quiz at the Farsley Taproom

Every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Farsley Taproom, push your knowledge, creativity and dexterity to the absolute limit with our monthly pub quiz. Loads of fabulous prizes to be won (and a couple of mediocre ones), fun and exciting rounds, and a good time guaranteed for all. The evening kicks off every month at 7pm. Send us a message on socials to reserve a table for your team (max people per team: 4) or email us here

Wed 22 JulAmity Brew Co(3.3mi)

via Amity Brew CoCurated

Community

Coffee & Chaos

Every Wednesday, 09:30-11:00 (Term time only)

Wed 22 JulWho Let The Dads Out? Farsley/Stanningley/Pudsey(3.9mi)

via Who Let The Dads Out? Farsley/Stanningley/PudseyCurated

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Woodwork Drop-in (Wed 22/07/26 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our woodwork studio. The post Woodwork Drop-in (Wed 22/07/26 am) appeared first on Hive Bradford.

Wed 22 JulHive Community Arts Bradford(4.6mi)

via Hive Community Arts Bradford

Community

Face Painting - Selected dates throughout July & August

22/07/2026 - 06/08/2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Enjoy face painting on selected days throughout the Summer! What design will you go for? JULY Selected Dates: Wednesday 22nd July Thursday 23rd July Thursday 30th July AUGUST Selected Dates: Saturday 1st August Wednesday 5th August Thursday 6th August Please note this is a paid for activity and is not included in your entry ticket.

Wed 22 JulAlnwick Garden(4.8mi)

via Alnwick Garden

Community

Davina & The Vagabonds (USA)

Wed 22nd July 2026N.B. All guaranteed TLR Chorus seats now taken – PLEASE COME EARLY!

Wed 22 JulThe Live Room at Saltaire(4.8mi)

via The Live Room at SaltaireLocal gem

Children & Family

Childrens Sewing Bee

Childrens Sewing Bee — brought to you by Rawdon Library and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Rawdon Library(0.7mi)

via Rawdon Library

Community

French Conversation

Rawdon Library is putting on French Conversation and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Rawdon Library(0.7mi)

via Rawdon Library

Food & Drink

Cornerstone - Seniors Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Cornerstone is Guiseley Baptist Church's work amongst older members of our community. The group consists of over 40 people, half of whom attend GBC, those who attend other churches and those who don't go to any church. All are warmly welcomed. / It provides an opportunity for people to meet together for a light lunch, enjoy each other's company and be entertained by a variety of different speakers, in-house and from outside and groups from the local area. / / Cornerstone meets every Wednesday (except for holidays), beginning at 12.00 noon and usually finishes around 2.00pm. There is no need to book but to help us plan for catering it would be helpful if you could let us know you are coming. / / For more information about Cornerstone, or if you would like to come along then please contact Joy Liles, Graham Hoult or Nichola Skelton via the church office on or Email (see below)Location: Church BuildingPostcode: LS20 9AS

Wed 22 Jul13:00Guiseley Baptist Church(1.6mi)

via Guiseley Baptist Church

CommunityFood & Drink

Pool Lunch Club

Pool Lunch Club at Otley Action For Older People. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Otley Action For Older People(3mi)

via Otley Action For Older People

Community

Chair Based Exercise

The full scoop on Chair Based Exercise lives over on Otley Action For Older People's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul16:00Otley Action For Older People(3mi)

via Otley Action For Older People

Community

Club Training Runs

These are club training runs on local training routes in several pace groups, both on and off road groups available. For the latest training runs, visit: https://otleyac.org.uk/training-groups-this-week/ Please check the event calendar for any schedule changes or potential conflicts. If have any questions about our club runs

Thu 23 JulOtley Athletic Club(3.2mi)

via Otley Athletic ClubLocal gem

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Woodwork Drop-in (Thur 23/07/26 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our woodwork studio. The post Woodwork Drop-in (Thur 23/07/26 pm) appeared first on Hive Bradford.

Thu 23 JulHive Community Arts Bradford(4.6mi)

via Hive Community Arts Bradford

Likely freeCommunity

Woodwork Drop-in (Thurs 23/07/26 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our woodwork studio. The post Woodwork Drop-in (Thurs 23/07/26 am) appeared first on Hive Bradford.

Thu 23 JulHive Community Arts Bradford(4.6mi)

via Hive Community Arts Bradford

Community

School Service - Thursdays

A service for all the children from Saint Oswald's Primary School.

Thu 23 Jul09:00St Oswald's Church(1.5mi)

via St Oswald's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Eucharist - Thursdays

Service held in Saint Oswald's Chapel then tea and toast in the Carlton Room. Everyone is welcome

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Oswald's Church(1.5mi)

via St Oswald's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Church @ prayer

We gather every Thursday morning in person to pray and intercede together and we gather on Zoom for prayer at different times throughout the week.

Thu 23 Jul10:30New Life Community Church(0.5mi)

via New Life Community Church

History & Heritage

Find My Past and Local History Support

Rawdon Library has got Find My Past and Local History Support pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Rawdon Library(0.7mi)

via Rawdon Library

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Venues with events near Rufford Park

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

Rawdon Library0.7 miles away St Oswald's Church1.5 miles away Otley Action For Older People3.0 miles away

More about Rufford Park

West Yorkshire, England

Rufford Park sits quietly in West Yorkshire where the canal cuts through the landscape and The White Swan offers a pint that feels like a proper hug. It is not about being packed to the rafters but finding exactly what you need without hunting for it. Pub quizzes appear when the rain decides to stay and craft nights happen if the mood strikes. Near Here keeps track of all the local bits so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists.

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