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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Marden's Hill
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 Marden's Hill, 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 Marden's Hill
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3Second Sunday: Acoustic Jam Session
Born from our Hop Jam session - every Second Sunday of the month we come together for an acoustic jam session. Bring your instruments and join in - it’s a super relaxed vibe, everyone is welcome. BOOK YOUR TABLE
4.8 milesSun 12 Jul
4The Hop Yard Pub Quiz (Copy)
6 hours of bass heavy vibes in typical Vibroniks style, house, old skool and jungle/DnB. GRAB YOUR TICKET
4.8 milesSat 11 Jul
5Spencer Jones: Dogs WIP
Spencer Jones (me) is making a new live comedy show and this is a work in progress of that show. It’s called dogs because there’s dogs in it and it’s about dogs. But please don’t be put off if you don’t like dogs, it’ll still be funny. In fact, there’s a good chance that by the time I come to Brighton, it’ll only be 30% dogs. There will be weird characters, strange props, fur, and I would imagine some daft music. Lots of bits and pieces for us to work out if they’re funny or not (they will be) x
21 milesSun 12 Jul
6Flirting (35mm)
FLIRTING (35mm) 1991 | Dir John Duigan | Australia | 95 min Stars: Noah Taylor, Nicole Kidman, Thandie Newton The second autobiographical film by Duigan after The Year My Voice Broke. Taylor again plays Danny, now at a rural boarding school, where he meets Thandiwe, the rebellious daughter of African parents, who studies at the nearby Girl’s college. Before long a romance develops between the two, who must get around the rules of both institutions to see each other. This tender and perceptive film sees early performances from female stars Kidman and Newton, as well as Naomi Watts. A 35mm presentation in association with The Cinema Museum. Saturday 11 July at 2.00pm Get Tickets
23.1 milesSat 11 Jul
7Sourdough Enthusiasts
at Open Bakery Artisan Bakery Lessons
If you’re already a home bread-baker, or you really want to get involved with the artisan side of bread baking, this workshop will guide you into the world of slow fermentation and sourdough baking. While you create different types of dough, we explain some of the science behind the sourdough method, and give you a grounding in how to best use sourdough cultures with spelt, rye and wheat flours.
20.9 milesSun 12 Jul£120.00
8Area 13 Dressage Qualifier
at Horsham & District Riding Club
This qualifier is being held at East Byshee and kindly run by Three Counties RC. Classes range from Intro to Advanced Medium with the Championship being held at the NAF Nationals at Lincolnshire Showground on 5th - 6th September 2026. There are also non -qualifier classes at this competition. All classes are held on grass. Any members wanting to take part in this please
21.2 milesSat 11 Jul
9Art Book Club
Join us every month in the Clocktower Café for a relaxed, friendly discussion on an art-related book as part of our Croydon Art Collection: Matching Masterpieces Exhibition. For our next session, we will be reading Grayson Perry’s Playing to the Gallery as part of a programme of events around ou
23.1 milesSat 11 Jul
10The Close-Up Show - Real Magic Real Close
An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art, and this event showcases some of the best exponents. Enjoy three performances at three tables as the magicians rotate and entertain. Age Restriction 11+
23.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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