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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Marshalsea

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 Marshalsea, 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 Marshalsea

Gala2Free! (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.

19.1 milesSun 12 Jul
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Arts & Culture

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Swta: Elevate3

Swta: Elevate

at Strode Theatre

South West Theatre Arts (formerly The South West School of Dance) are proud to be back at Strode Theatre to present their whole school show ELEVATE.

23.8 milesSat 11 Jul£ 15.00 - £ 18.00
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Community
Sunday9

Sunday

at Oriels Exeter

Sunday 12th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline David Arnold Opener Sally-Ann Fellows Support Josh Nicholls & Dewi Thomas Compere Lynsey Smart Book Tickets Sunday 19th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Mimi Opener Lori Smith Support Eliott Milner Support Eliza Fraser Compere Joe Capper Book Tickets Sunday 26th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Louise Leigh Opener Jake Baker Support Ben Docs Support Eloise Dale Compere Ben Treloar Book Tickets ×

29.4 milesSun 12 Jul
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Community
Make Your Own Terrarium10

Make Your Own Terrarium

at The Black Thistle

Build your own miniature green world, layer by layer In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own enclosed terrarium using carefully chosen plants, moss, stones, and layered soils — learning the foundations of planting, composition, and long-term care as you go. Hosted in The Green Room at The Black Thistle, this workshop is designed as a calm, creative space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with making, and with the simple pleasure of working with your hands. All tools and materials provided — no experience needed Take home your finished terrarium in a glass vessel Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during your session Includes refreshments Small groups (max 8) for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

30.6 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes

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