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11–12 July Near Mooray

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 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Mooray, 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 Mooray

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Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children3Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children

at Athelstan Museum

A special History Club workshop day for Magic Malmesbury! Our FREE History Club interactive workshops for 4-11 year olds (accompanied by an adult) usually runs on the last Sunday of each month. See Whats On for details of future History Club dates, times and topics. Come along and join the fun whilst learning about our …

34.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage
Limitless Family Cycling4Free! (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

35.2 milesSat 11 Jul16:00
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Children & Family
Weekend Children's Parties £455

Weekend Children's Parties £45

at Hall

Your request will be reviewed by our Bookings Secretary, who will either confirm it by email, or contact you if there's a problem. Weekend Children's Parties We are pleased to now offer a 3Hr Children's Party rate, for Saturdays and Sundays, either from 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm for an inclusive price of £45 . Please choose these times when you book from the Calendar below.

42.2 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£45
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Children & Family
Family Cycling6

Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Practice 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

35.2 milesSat 11 Jul14:00£5.50
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Children & Family
children-family8

Lego Club

at Berkeley Books

Lego Club – every Saturday morning from 10.30am-11.30am children can make Lego models and have a great time! No need to book, just turn up and create-

45.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Children & Family

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