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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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)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.
2at Taste Café
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3at Taste Café
How Recent Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset is Changing our Knowledge of the Past
42:00 pm St John's Church Fete St John's Church Fete Poster St Johns Church, Milborne Port On the church lawns. To be opened at 2pm
5Build 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
6Rolling 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 […]
7Rolling 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…
8South 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.
9at The Little Fire Station Soft Play
Our popular Sunday carvery is served from Martin’s Bar & Restaurant and is one of the best in the area.
10at St Nicholas Parish Church, West Pennard
Brue Boys Concert Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue St Nicholas Parish Church, West Pennard Address Church Lane West Pennard Glastonbury BA6 8NT, BA6 8NT, United Kingdom Performance starts at 7PM. Tickets £12 with refreshments at Interval
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