Top Picks
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10 picks around Bishopstone (Swindon), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Fun 1hr sessions with cycling coaches to help children aged 4+ learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child. Advanced booking essential. For more info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swindon-cycle-campaign-61575400583
2Free! (worth double-checking)Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online
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3Practice your cycling skills as family on our dedicated traffic-free cycle track. Bike & helmet included. £5.50 per child (one adult free with each child) £5.50 per additional adult* Book online
4A fun session to help young people with additional needs learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child, booking essential. Book via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988280700097?aff=oddtdtcreator
5Free! (worth double-checking)at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre
Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!
6Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
7Wallingford Museum’s annual family archaeology day offers the opportunity for all of the family to meet our local archaeologists, find out more about digging in Wallingford and the local area as well as getting hands-on with archaeological processes. This is a drop in event running from 11am to 4pm. Please note normal admission charges apply
8We worship together with modern worship songs and share our week then we move into groups to study the Bible before coming back together to pray for the world and share Communion. We remember that we are all part of God's family by worshipping and eating together.
9About Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand-new show! Featuring Bear, Gorilla, Badger and Hedgehog (with possible appearances from Hedgehog's golden eggs), this is Jack & The Beanstalk like it's been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part Air Guitar workshop and part magical mess. Perfect for children, families, party monsters, and fans of noisy nonsense. From the makers of Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals, Noisy Holiday, Noisy Neighbours, Noisy Nativity, Kid Carpet & The Noisy Garden Centre, Super Mega Rockin' Rock Show and more.
10Free! (worth double-checking)at The Cube
Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!
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