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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Wivelsfield

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 Wivelsfield, 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.

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Hymns and Pimms6Free! (worth double-checking)

Hymns and Pimms

at St Peter and St John The Baptist (Wivelsfield Parish Church)

Hymns and Pimms Occurring for 2 hours Venue Wivelsfield Parish Church Address Wivelsfield Parish Church Church Lane Wivelsfield Haywards Heath, RH17 7RD, United Kingdom Music and refreshments for a summer afternoon, featuring Wivelsfield Church Choir and "Songbirds" from Wivelsfield Primary School. There will be an interval during which Pimms and other drinks and light refreshments will be served outside the church. There is no charge, but donations will be welcome. View attachment

0.4 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
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Community
Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service7

Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service

at Albourne (parish)

Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service - Sunday 12th July 2026 Occurring for 1 hour Venue St. Bartholomew's, Albourne Address St. Bartholomew's, Albourne, Church Lane, Albourne, West Sussex., BN6 9BY, United Kingdom A Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service will be 's, Albourne at 10.00a.m. on Sunday 12th July 2026. Do join us - you will be very welcome. Event held in a Church Choir Eucharist/Holy Communion Hymns Refreshments

5.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Community
Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service8

Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service

at St Bartholomew

Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service - Sunday 12th July 2026 Occurring for 1 hour Venue St. Bartholomew's, Albourne Address St. Bartholomew's, Albourne, Church Lane, Albourne, West Sussex., BN6 9BY, United Kingdom A Sixth Sunday after Trinity Service will be 's, Albourne at 10.00a.m. on Sunday 12th July 2026. Do join us - you will be very welcome. Event held in a Church Choir Eucharist/Holy Communion Hymns Refreshments

5.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Community
Evensong9

Evensong

at St Nicholas

Experience the beauty and reverence of our Traditional 's Church. This cherished service combines scripture, prayer, and timeless choral music in a serene and sacred setting. Join us as we end the day in worship and reflection, celebrating the enduring traditions of our faith. All are warmly invited—come and be uplifted by this timeless evening service.

9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
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Religion & Spirituality

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