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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Barnston (Uttlesford)

10 picks around Barnston (Uttlesford), from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Barnston (Uttlesford)

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 Barnston (Uttlesford), 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 Barnston (Uttlesford)

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Summer Circus9

Summer Circus

at Brentwood Arches Care Home

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

16.7 milesSun 26 Jul
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2026 July Full Moon Gathering #29410Free! (worth double-checking)

2026 July Full Moon Gathering #294

at City of Solution Ministries

2026 July Full Moon Gathering Full Moon Pass: $30 Online / $35 Day-Of FREE for CoSM Members - Become a CoSM Member CoSM Members will need to use their discount code during checkout. You must have an active membership the day of the event! Tickets include access to the event, Grey House, Entheon, and the CoSM Grounds. Please Note: Ceremony seating in the Great Hall is first-come, first-served for all patrons. This is an alcohol-free event. Event Schedule Daytime 12:00 PM: Gates open for day visitors (Entheon, Grey House & Mushroom Cafe open) 12:30 PM: Full Moon Gathering registration begins in Grey House Full Moon Workshop 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2026 July Moon Workshop: Whirling Magic with Nawal WORKSHOP INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FULL MOON GATHERING Full Moon Ceremony 5:30 PM: Entheon 3rd floor closed for ceremony setup 6:30 PM: Doors open for ceremony seating in the Great Hall Seating is not guaranteed and is first-come, first-served. Remote-viewing areas are always available throughout the ceremony in the Grey House Library and Entheon's All One Gallery. 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM : Full Moon Ceremony Led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey WATCH THE CEREMONY LIVE FROM HOME! - STREAM LINK COMING SOON Full Moon After-Hours Featuring music, live painting, interactive art, and more. Food + beverages available in the Grey House Moon Lounge & Mushroom Cafe.

23.7 milesSun 26 Jul
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