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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Highwood 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 Highwood 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 Highwood Hill

Well-Crafted - Wimbledon Hat Embellishment A playful, seasonal workshop inspired by Wimbledon, experiment with painting...1

Well-Crafted - Wimbledon Hat Embellishment A playful, seasonal workshop inspired by Wimbledon, experiment with painting...

at Sunbeam Studios

Patron Tickets £25 A playful, seasonal workshop inspired by Wimbledon. Expect a light, social session with a creative twist — designed to complement the energy of summer in the city. Think relaxed making, conversation and a touch of British summertime nostalgia. Led by a facilitator from the Well–Crafted platform with assistance from Alexandra Lunn, drinks provided by Wednesday’s Domaine. During the Workshop, You Will: Explore tennis through colour, pattern, and material. Experiment with painting and embellishment techniques across linen and accessories. Create a refined, personal piece to wear, use, or gift. Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes Materials: All supplies provided Why not join us every Sunday and make time to switch off and create with your hands? These workshops are all about slowing down, getting stuck into the process, and enjoying the simple satisfaction of making something tangible. The 8-workshop bundle at £200 offers a flexible way to enjoy Summer Craft Sundays – a different craft each week, with the freedom to choose the ones you’d most like to try. Drop into the sessions that inspire you and enjoy making at your own pace.

7.3 milesSun 12 Jul£35
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Workshops Events

at Samya Studios

This workshop series is for keen experienced students, yoga teachers and teachers-in-training. We will work through a series of postures and analyse how each student might find more space and alignment in each posture. Mouse will then show how to assist each of the poses and then you’ll have a chance to practice the assists on each other. This will help you to start developing an analytical and anatomical approach to asana. Hands on assists are a wonderful and useful part of the yoga practice and can be both therapeutic and educational. Mouse will share her systematic approach to all assistants so you can apply these skills to any asana and build your confidence.

8.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Wagner: Tristan and Isolde3

Wagner: Tristan and Isolde

at London Symphony Orchestra

The Concert Wagner plunges the depths and rises to ecstatic heights in one of the greatest and most intense of operatic love stories. The Music Based on a medieval tale, Tristan and Isolde is told through music that seems to transcend time and space. Wallow in the heady, ambiguous harmonies and drifting melodies that set Wagner’s opera apart as one of the most progressive of its day. The plot, in which the two characters fall obsessively in love after drinking a potion, is simple. But it enables listeners to concentrate on what is essentially a huge symphonic opera and arguably music’s most sensual experience. The Performers Sir Antonio Pappano is one of the world’s foremost Wagner conductors – together with world-class soloists and the LSO, this concert performance will be one to remember. Read the Concert Programme Tristan and Isolde changed me as a musician forever. Sir Antonio Pappano The work of the Chief Conductor with the LSO is generously supported by Alex & Elena Gerko, and members of the Chief Conductor’s Circle.

9.7 milesSun 12 Jul£72
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Adult Musical Theatre Workshop4

Adult Musical Theatre Workshop

at Chickenshed

£11 concessions Accessibility You can find all info on access at Chickenshed here. If you have specific access requirements, we would advise you to contact us in advance so that we can make sure your needs are catered for. Questions about access? Workshops for Adults Discover the joy of being part of Chickenshed's vibrant adult workshop community

4.1 milesSun 12 Jul£13
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Young People's Performance Project

at Chickenshed

Led by Chickenshed’s experienced practitioners, the Youth Performance Project offers a chance to develop your performance practice, explore new ideas, and work as part of a supportive ensemble.Each term ends with a short performance in the Rayne Theatre - a chance to share your journey and creativity with family and friends.

4.1 milesSun 12 Jul14:50£13.50
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Puppy School Five-Weeks Starts Saturday6

Puppy School Five-Weeks Starts Saturday

at Chelsea Puppies

Classes held inside our Grade 2 listed hall at Ranelagh Grove SW1 Starts Saturday 11th July 10am-11am and runs for five consecutive Saturdays. Early learning & socialisation course led by Dr Nicky. For puppies ages 9-20 weeks at the start of the course. Welcome email and Puppy Gu

9.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Zara Angeline

at OVO

Join Zara Angeline, opened by Poppy Worlidge, for a night of beautiful, heart-stirring pop and folk music, with reflective, soulful lyricism a The Maltings Theatre in St Albans. Featuring untold stories of the inspiration and messages behind the songs, including the chance to be the first to hear unreleased music.

9.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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Sculpt 30

at Jazzercise Ruislip & Pinner

Build lean muscle, improve mobility, and support bone health in this full-body strength training class. Bring hand weights and a mat and be prepared to go to the floor during this class.

7.6 milesSat 11 Jul09:25
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