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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Blackmore

10 picks around Blackmore, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Blackmore

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 Blackmore, 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 Blackmore

Summer Circus1

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.

5.3 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Angel wing workshop2

Angel wing workshop

at Soulful Creations

Join me for a transformative and soul-nourishing creative experience on my Angel Wing Creative Workshop. In this hands-on workshop you'll craft your own symbolic angel wings, choosing your design, colour, affirmation while exploring themes of freedom, protection, self-love, intention and transformation. Whether you're

8.3 milesSat 25 Jul£95.00
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes

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Angel wing workshop3

Angel wing workshop

at Soulful Creations

Join me for a transformative and soul-nourishing creative experience on my Angel Wing Creative Workshop. In this hands-on workshop you'll craft your own symbolic angel wings, choosing your design, colour, affirmation while exploring themes of freedom, protection, self-love, intention and transformation. Whether you're

8.3 milesSun 26 Jul£95.00
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes
Edinburgh Fringe Previews - Phil Nichol – AREN’T WE LUCKY4

Edinburgh Fringe Previews - Phil Nichol – AREN’T WE LUCKY

at QTH Communities Team

Lou Reed. The Lottery. Ecstasy. Prince Andrew. Punk. Barenaked Ladies. Crisps. Terry Jones. Leukemia. Butterflies. Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks. Chance. Scat. Sunshine on Leith. Boo-bee-dee-do. Wasps. Double helix. Comedy. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life. Phil’s previous show ‘Your Wrong‘ toured internationally, performing 130+ shows in 13 countries, ending with a 10-day sold-out SoHo Theatre run. This is […]

9.8 milesSat 25 Jul£11.40
Local gemSee the details→
Community
5 Mistakes That Changed History5

5 Mistakes That Changed History

at QTH Communities Team

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, […]

9.8 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
History & Heritage
Fuel8

Fuel

at Regeneration Church

At regen, we really value prayer and see it as a fundamental thing in the life of the church, both individually and collectively.

9.2 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
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.

12.6 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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