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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Wootton (Bedford)

10 picks around Wootton (Bedford), from 2 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Wootton (Bedford)

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 Wootton (Bedford), 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 Wootton (Bedford)

Summer Circus1

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.

4.4 milesSun 26 Jul
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Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]2

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

7.9 milesSat 25 Jul13:00£40
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Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]3

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

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/153/563-CL9yw3nmlBQFbFMu.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

7.9 milesSun 26 Jul£40
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Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]4

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

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/153/563-CL9yw3nmlBQFbFMu.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

7.9 milesSun 26 Jul13:00£40
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Crash & Burn (A Wrath & Glory One-Shot)5

Crash & Burn (A Wrath & Glory One-Shot)

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/159/043-dxlidycb6bl0mosj.png(Wargames Workshop Kingston) Matthew has put together a special Orkish One-Shot with Wrath & Glory & Beginners are Welcome!!!Armageddon: Crash and Burn is an all Ork one-shot for up to 6 players. An humie ship has crash landed on the surface of the war world, Armageddon. Not an uncommon thing, but what matters is that Warboss

7.9 milesSat 25 Jul£7.50
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Battalion Battle 1,000 Point Tournament6

Battalion Battle 1,000 Point Tournament

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/165/906-uqei4ve9xwxpostr.pngBATTALION BATTLE 1,000 POINT TOURNAMENT Saturday 25 July 2026BATTALION BATTLE 1,000 POINT TOURNAMENT£15 ENTRY.1,000 POINT.9:30AM REGISTRATION.10AM START.3 ROUNDS.PRIZES DEPEND ON TURN OUT.TERRAIN AND MISSIONS AS PER THE NEW CHAPTER APPROVED MISSION DECK. Buy tickets

7.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Boardgame Meetup - July7

Boardgame Meetup - July

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/087/088-ez5y2ae8rpejig7m.jpgTables Available from 6pmJoin us for our monthly boardgame meet-up! All ages are welcome. Bring a friend or come along solo and make some new ones! Dive into our impressive boardgame library, pick out a favourite or try something new. Our boardgame specialists are more than happy to teach you any game and even play

7.9 milesSat 25 Jul£5
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Riftbound Vendetta Pre-Rift8

Riftbound Vendetta Pre-Rift

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/165/945-RvqAYbpeuAszw8nS.png5 Vendetta Booster Packs1 Pre-Rift Promo Card3 rounds of Swiss pairingsBest of 1Flat prizing of 2 boosters for all players after the vent is finished (Bouns prize for the winner apon allocation) Buy tickets

7.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:30
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Attack on the Vine Launch Draft9

Attack on the Vine Launch Draft

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/165/985-NfSX8RsVoPxYitTw.pngAttack on the Vine Launch Draft Sunday 26 July 202611am Start£30 entry4 packs of Attack on the Vine to draft with3 rounds of swiss pairingsBooster pack per winPack if you dont win any rounds for being a good sport Buy tickets

7.9 milesSun 26 Jul£30
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Riftbound Vendetta Pre-Rift10

Riftbound Vendetta Pre-Rift

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/138/517-wrampkbwak12guwz.png5 Vendetta Booster Packs1 Pre-Rift Promo Card3 rounds of Swiss pairingsBest of 1Flat prizing of 2 boosters for all players after the vent is finished (Bouns prize for the winner apon allocation) Buy tickets

7.9 milesSun 26 Jul12:30
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