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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

11–12 July Near Higher Whatcombe

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 11 July to Sunday 12 July.

Picked for Higher Whatcombe, 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 Higher Whatcombe

Evensong

at St Mary

A traditional Book of Common Prayer Evensong

8.7 milesSun 12 Jul19:00

CuratedSee the details→

Religion & Spirituality

Classic Cars at Compton July

at Compton Abbas Airfield

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car owners. We welcome classic cars on the following allotted Sundays. 05 Apr, 03 May, 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 06 Sep Please note that […]

10.9 milesSun 12 Jul10:30

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Classic Cars at Compton July

at Compton Abbas Airfield

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car…

10.9 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Community

4Free! (worth double-checking)

Gala

at Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre

Visit the SSWC and see the Hindley engines running under steam and the large waterwheel rumbling. Enjoy the Visitor Centre with audio visual presentation, displays of related items, tea and coffee, and a picnic area.

15.1 milesSun 12 Jul

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Arts & Culture