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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Bampton (Mid Devon)

10 picks around Bampton (Mid Devon), from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bampton (Mid Devon)

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 Bampton (Mid Devon), 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 Bampton (Mid Devon)

Scrumpy and Twerzels Night1

Scrumpy and Twerzels Night

at Venue at Oake Manor

Scrumpy and Twerzels Night 25th July 2026 7:00 pm - 11:55 pm Saturday 25th July Featuring Corky & The Twerzels Get ready for a proper West Country knees-up with an unforgettable night of live music, cider-fuelled singalongs, dancing, and rural madness! Corky – Scrumpy & Western Rap Sensation Corky is a “Scrumpy & Western Rap” agricultural hip-hop artist bringing Hip Hop to the West (more…) Venue: Oake Manor Address: Oake Manor Golf Club , Oake, Somerset , TA4 1BA , United Kingdom Continue reading

12.4 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
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Live Music
Half Day Taster Class2

Half Day Taster Class

at One Mile Bakery Exeter

This introductory class is glimpse into our OMB classes and a step towards starting your journey in making incredible yeasted the course of a fun, relaxed half day (10am-2pm), you’ll learn to bake a tear and share loaf with a variety of flours, toppings and fillings. You will also learn to make exceptionally light scones. We'll share a light lunch and by the end of the class you'll leave with your freshly baked good to share with friends and family. An opportunity to learn new skills, explore tastes and create fantastic food. The class is also suitable for children (8+, £20) to be accompanied by an adult - get in touch for more information and to book children's places. OMB vouchers are available for half day bookings, contact me for more information.

18.9 milesSat 25 Jul£70.00
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Workshops & Classes

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Benefice Fellowship

at St John the Baptist

Benefice Fellowship Occurring Sunday 26 July 2026 at for 1 hour Venue Roadwater Village Hall Address Roadwater, TA23 0QY Join Rev Richard and Jacqui for our monthly time of conversation, prayer and thanksgiving. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cake and fruit provided! This month’s theme is ‘How does God provide?'. All welcome! Event held in a Community Space Prayers Refreshments

13.1 milesSun 26 Jul
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Religion & Spirituality
Common Worship Eucharist4

Common Worship Eucharist

at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

COMMON WORSHIP EUCHARIST IN MODERN LANGUAGE. The service is conducted in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When there is a baptism this takes place first and a shorter family friendly service is used to include all children present. We have reverted o sharing the Cup

16.4 milesSun 26 Jul09:30
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Religion & Spirituality
Viking Invasion6

Viking Invasion

at The Courtyard

Join us as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beordor, and immerse yourself in Viking culture, crafts and combat. Strike a Viking coin, learn to write in Runes, dress up like a Viking for a selfie in the Viking ship and witness a Viking combat display (2.30pm).

16.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community

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