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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Ystrad Aeron
10 picks around Ystrad Aeron, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Ystrad Aeron
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 Ystrad Aeron, 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 Ystrad Aeron
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Anthony Murphy - Where We Belong - Oriel Gallery
Discover Where We Belong, a new exhibition of paintings by Anthony Murphy exploring life, love and literature, opening Saturday 25th July 2026
22.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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4SEA LIFE Manchester & LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
Join us on this great family day out as we dive beneath the waves and come face to fin with over 2000 creatures at SEA LIFE, Manchester. Here we will go on an amazing underwater adventure as we journey through the underwater tunnels with sharks and rays swimming above. Keep an eye out for the seahorses, octopuses, sea turtles and jellyfish too! Listen to fun talks and watch the feed shows throughout the day, maybe even hold a crab or touch a starfish in an interactive rockpool! Then why not bring your imagination and creativity to life at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester, the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO® bricks or channel your inner ninja and prepare to be wowed by the Lego Ninjago city adventure play! Navigate through the crisscross maze or master the Tiger Widow Island rotating climbing wall, or perhaps immerse yourself in a virtual brick-built world, racing LEGO® cars to try and become the next champion!
31.2 milesSun 26 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Jazz Sundays: The Paul Carr Trio ft. Glen Manby
This event is held in BOCS Music Bar Sunday afternoons are made for Jazz We are very excited to welcome the Paul Carr Trio plus Glen Manby to BOCS Music bar on 26 July - 3pm to 5pm Paul Carr has recorded with artists ranging from The James Taylor Quartet, Bob Berg (Miles Davis), Sarah Jane Morris and The Jazz Renegades to name but a few. He is professor emeritus in Popular Music Analysis at the University of South Wales. Paul is joined by two of Pembrokeshire's finest musicians - John Rodge on bass and Nino Consolo on drums plus the excellent Glen Manby on Sax FREE ENTRY | 3pm - 5pm | suitable for all ages
36.4 milesSun 26 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Jazz Sundays: The Paul Carr Trio ft. Glen Manby
This event is held in BOCS Music Bar Sunday afternoons are made for Jazz We are very excited to welcome the Paul Carr Trio plus Glen Manby to BOCS Music bar on 26 July - 3pm to 5pm Paul Carr has recorded with artists ranging from The James Taylor Quartet, Bob Berg (Miles Davis), Sarah Jane Morris and The Jazz Renegades to name but a few. He is professor emeritus in Popular Music Analysis at the University of South Wales. Paul is joined by two of Pembrokeshire's finest musicians - John Rodge on bass and Nino Consolo on drums plus the excellent Glen Manby on Sax FREE ENTRY | 3pm - 5pm | suitable for all ages
36.4 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
7Georgia Ruth - Solo Harp Tour
A rare opportunity to see Georgia Ruth on a solo tour with her harp, ahead of releasing her fifth album - Uncanny Valley - later this year. Performing songs from her back-catalogue (which includes Welsh Music Prize winning Week of Pines) along with some brand new material. Not to be missed!
48.7 milesSun 26 Jul
8Georgia Ruth - Solo Harp Tour 2026
A rare opportunity to see Georgia Ruth on a solo tour with her harp, ahead of releasing her fifth album - Uncanny Valley - later this year. Performing songs from her back-catalogue (which includes Welsh Music Prize winning Week of Pines) along with some brand new material. Not to be missed!
48.7 milesSun 26 Jul£8.00
9Catch The Bug For Macro Photography
at Llanelli Wetland Centre Adventure Play
Join expert photographer Paul Way on 26 July at WWT Llanelli for a hands-on dragonfly macro photography workshop. Choose from three small-group sessions. Booking essential. Included with standard entry tickets or free for WWT members.
35.4 milesSun 26 Jul
10The Summer Fan Dance 2026
Challenge yourself to this incredibly tough 24km route, up and over the highest mountain in South Wales, twice. This infamous route is taken straight out of Special Forces and Pathfinder Selection.
36.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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