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Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Come along any Saturday of the summer holidays to learn about the bird life surrounding Houghton Mill. We'll have an interactive trail through the mill, where you can learn about many of the local birds that call Houghton home.

Thu 6 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

K-Pop Experience

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Fri 7 AugColman Creative Academy(1.5mi)

via Colman Creative AcademyLocal gem

Community

Marvellous Mosaics

Design and create marvellous mosaic hanging decorations and coasters, with professional mosaic artist, Zena Brackenbury, by pressing real glass tesserae into air drying clay.

Fri 7 AugNorris Museum(4.9mi)

via Norris MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £34.00

K-Pop Experience

K-POP Experience – Summer Camp

Fri 7 Aug10:00Colman Creative Academy(1.5mi)

via Colman Creative AcademyLocal gem

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Fri 7 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Friday Roll-Up

Do your own thing on the green. Play singles, doubles or triples against another team, or practice on your own. The choice is yours.

Fri 7 Aug19:00Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club(0.2mi)

via Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Sat 8 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Ladies' Meeting

Time: Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 14:30Details:

Sat 8 Aug15:30Alconbury Independent Baptist Church(2.1mi)

via Alconbury Independent Baptist Church

Workshops & Classes

Around £25

Drawing Workshop

Join us at the historic Houghton Mill for a creative workshop led by artist Alex Stead. Taking inspiration from our 18th century building, you will create your own drawing to take home. Working from templates produced by Alex, you’ll leave with a beautiful memento made by you. All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own art supplies if you’d prefer. No previous experience is required! When: Sunday, 9th August Times: 10:30am-1pm Price: £25 Capacity: Limited to 8 spaces per session. Book your spot today!

Sun 9 Aug11:30Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Sun 9 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Cafe Church in BSL

Informal worship in BSL, everybody welcome. We open at 2.30pm for chat, service starts at 3pm. The service lasts about one hour, followed by a buffet afterwards.

Sun 9 Aug14:30Cambridgeshire Deaf Church(0.6mi)

via Cambridgeshire Deaf ChurchLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £28

Watercolour Workshop

Join us at the historic Houghton Mill for a creative workshop led by artist Alex Stead. Taking inspiration from our 18th century building, you will create your own watercolour piece to take home. Working from templates produced by Alex, you’ll leave with a beautiful memento made by you. All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own art supplies if you’d prefer. No previous experience is required! When: Sunday, 9th August Times: 2pm-4:30pm Price: £28 Capacity: Limited to 8 spaces per session. Book your spot today!

Sun 9 Aug15:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Mon 10 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Tue 11 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Huntingdon & District League v. Brampton B (Home)

Literary Bowls Club Awards

Tue 11 Aug19:00Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club(0.2mi)

via Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club

History & Heritage

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip. Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm. You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton. The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.

Wed 12 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Wed 12 Aug12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(3.1mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

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Venues with events near Blackstone Leys

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club0.2 miles away Colman Creative Academy1.5 miles away Cambridgeshire Deaf Church0.6 miles away

More about Blackstone Leys

Cambridgeshire, England

One Leisure Huntingdon gives Blackstone Leys residents easy access to one of the region's better leisure facilities. From fitness classes to swimming and community events, it's a year-round hub for the area. We keep the events listings current so you can see what's coming up and plan ahead.

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Wings by the Waterwheel

K-Pop Experience

Marvellous Mosaics

K-Pop Experience

Wings by the Waterwheel

Friday Roll-Up

Wings by the Waterwheel

Ladies' Meeting

Drawing Workshop

Wings by the Waterwheel

Monthly Cafe Church in BSL

Watercolour Workshop

Wings by the Waterwheel

Wings by the Waterwheel

Huntingdon & District League v. Brampton B (Home)

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill

Wings by the Waterwheel

Venues with events near Blackstone Leys

More about Blackstone Leys

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Wings by the Waterwheel

K-Pop Experience

Marvellous Mosaics

K-Pop Experience

Wings by the Waterwheel

Friday Roll-Up

Wings by the Waterwheel

Ladies' Meeting

Drawing Workshop

Wings by the Waterwheel

Monthly Cafe Church in BSL

Watercolour Workshop

Wings by the Waterwheel

Wings by the Waterwheel

Huntingdon & District League v. Brampton B (Home)

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill

Wings by the Waterwheel