1Metal embossed heart workshop
Saturday, 11 July 2026 Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley A fun and colourful workshop creating your own metal embossed heart ornament. Click on the image to find out more.
4.3 milesSat 11 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Crawley Side
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 Crawley Side, 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 Crawley Side
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2Bowes Book Club
at Bowes Museum
Embrace curiosity and join the conversation as we explore stories that celebrate the arts, culture and creativity. Each session will showcase a hand-picked selection of objects from the collection and encourage lively discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned reader, a museum enthusiast, or looking for a new experience in an inspiring space, dive into a range of fiction, non-fiction, historical and modern explorations of change, style and empowerment through a range of perspectives. Please note: books will not be provided, so please ensure you can get one before the session. Suitable for ages 18+. £10. Booking recommended. Ticket price includes free tea or coffee. Sunday 12 July: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Please contact the learning team at if you have access requirements, so the session can be adapted to suit your needs. To reserve your place click ‘book tickets’ and select the ticket that suits you. We’ll confirm your membership when you arrive, or you can pay for a day ticket/ join as a member on the day. BOOK TICKETS
15.2 milesSun 12 Jul£10.
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3Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 11. The convergent one
Join Jennifer for part one of a long-term series of short knitalongs based on the book Learn to Knit in 50 Squares by Anna Pantelous. For this series we require that you have a copy of the book, whether purchased from us (we will offer a 10% discount on the book to those registered for the class) or elsewhere. If you
17.3 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
4Little Gems
at The Bistro
Little Gems School of Dance invite you to join them and defy dance gravity with a show packed full of amazing routines! We have it all in one show – disco classics, pop legends, musical memories and reimagined classics, before finally we dance through life and prove how Wicked we really are!
21.4 milesSat 11 Jul
5The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Evenings: 7.30pm Matinees: Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (including interval) Need to know: 12+, contains strong language, derogatory language prevalent to the period, and depictions of violence including gunshots. Audio Described and Captioned perf with pre-show Touch Tour : Sat 11 Jul, 2.30pm
21.8 milesSat 11 Jul
6Woolly Mammoths
Sun 12 July // 12:00 Sun 26 July // 12:00 Sun 6 September // 12:00 Sun 20 September // 12:00 Sun 4 October // 12:00 Sun 18 October // 12:00 Sun 1 November // 12:00 Sun 15 November // 12:00 Sun 29 November // 12:00 Sun 13 December // 12:00 A free, drop-in, knitting and crochet club for any age, ability or gender. Children under 16 … [ more ]
22.6 milesSun 12 Jul
7St Martin's Centre - 20th Anniversary Event
Plans are well underway for celebrating this milestone for St Martin’s Centre. Suzanne is working on a timetable of events culminating in a special day on July 11th. The Church, of course will be part of and involved in the celebrations. Many familiar faces will be invited to come along and our fabulous choir been asked to perform on the day.
23.4 milesSat 11 Jul13:00
8Wearing Westwood and Sharing Stories
at Bowes Museum
Join Fashion Professors Dr Suzanne Rowland and Emma Jane Goldsmith for fun, lively narrative session s celebrating the joy of wearing Westwood. Bring your favourite pieces and photographs and share your memories of one of fashion’s most radical icons.
15.2 milesSun 12 Jul
9Wearing Westwood and Sharing Stories
at Bowes Museum
Join Fashion Professors Dr Suzanne Rowland and Emma Jane Goldsmith for fun, lively narrative session s celebrating the joy of wearing Westwood. Bring your favourite pieces and photographs and share your memories of one of fashion’s most radical icons.
15.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
10Summer Sizzler concert part 2
St Mary’s Community orchestra present Magical melodies, movies and showtunes plus classical, jazz and pop – something for everyone to enjoy from your local community orchestra. With our guest singers... Learn more ›
15.3 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
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