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Families This Weekend in Bratton

A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.

10 picks around Bratton, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bratton

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 Bratton, 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 Bratton

Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort of)1

Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort of)

at VisitWiltshire

About 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.

20 milesSat 25 Jul
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Children & Family

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Kids Kicks - Repair Cafe/Pop Up Shop

at Sparks Studios and Events

Kids Kicks is bringing a free repair boot shop and pop up to Sparks Bristol on Saturday 25th July. Come on down for hand cleaned boots at affordable prices, tips on how to clean & maintain boots, fake boot spotting and much more! Saturday 25th July – 12:00pm – 4:30pm

23.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
CuratedSee the details→
Children & FamilyCommunity
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Kids Kick

at Sparks Studios and Events

Kids Kicks is bringing a free repair boot shop and pop up to Sparks Bristol on Saturday 25th July. Come on down for hand cleaned boots at affordable prices, tips on how to clean & maintain boots, fake boot spotting and much more! Saturday 25th July – 12:00pm – 4:30pm

23.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
CuratedSee the details→
Children & Family
Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session7

Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Fun 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

25.2 milesSat 25 Jul13:30£5.00
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Children & Family
Limitless Family Cycling8Free! (worth double-checking)

Limitless Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

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

25.2 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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Children & Family
Youth Sundays10Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth Sundays

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!

45.7 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family

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