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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Holwell (North Hertfordshire)

10 picks around Holwell (North Hertfordshire), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Holwell (North Hertfordshire)

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Holwell (North Hertfordshire), 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 Holwell (North Hertfordshire)

Hitchin Band – Maydencroft Summer Concert1

Hitchin Band – Maydencroft Summer Concert

at Holy Saviour Church

Hitchin Band – Maydencroft Summer Concert Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue Maydencroft Barn Address Maydencroft Barn, Gosmore, Hitchin., SG4 7QA, United Kingdom The Maydencroft Summer Concert featuring the Hitchin Band is a Hitchin Festival event arranged by the Friends of Holy Saviour Church. 3:00pm on Sunday 26th July 2026 at Maydencroft Barn, Gosmore SG4 7QA. Tickets £12 from the Festival Box Office or from TicketSource.com. Do come – all are welcome! View attachment Charity Event Concert Event held in a Private Home Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Ticketed Event Voluntary group

3 milesSun 26 Jul15:00£12
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Live Music
Bedford History Double Bill2Free! (worth double-checking)

Bedford History Double Bill

at EH Second Hand Bookstore

Two very different topics, from very different eras, are covered in this summer double bill! The Town Transformed - Bedford 1939 - 1999, and The Great Siege of Bedford Castle, 1224. The afternoon will begin with well known local author Bob Ricketts...

4.8 milesSun 26 Jul
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History & Heritage

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Bedford History Double Bill3Free! (worth double-checking)

Bedford History Double Bill

at EH Second Hand Bookstore

Two very different topics, from very different eras, are covered in this summer double bill! The Town Transformed - Bedford 1939 - 1999, and The Great Siege of Bedford Castle, 1224. The afternoon will begin with well known local author Bob Ricketts...

4.8 milesSun 26 Jul17:00
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History & Heritage
Summer Circus9

Summer Circus

at Pemberley House

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

12.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Community
Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]10

Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/130/424-vtbjir2qnqkbsduu.pngStart Time 12:00pm (midday)Contentsx125 Reprint Cards for Deckbuildingx4 Freedom Ascension [GD05] x1 Half Storage Boxx10 Resource Cardsx2 Token Cardsx1 Bonus Pack x1 Rule/Playsheetx1 Paper Damage CounterThere will be a deck building round followed by Swiss pairing roundsRounds are best of 1All players will need to have an account with the Bandai TCG+ App.Freedom Ascension is a booster set celebrating the 1st

16.5 milesSat 25 Jul13:00£40
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Community

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