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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Ashley (New Forest)

10 picks around Ashley (New Forest), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Ashley (New Forest)

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 Ashley (New Forest), 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 Ashley (New Forest)

Summer Circus1

Summer Circus

at Westbourne Tower 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.

11.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Community
John Challenger's Organ Recital [Summer of Music '26]2

John Challenger's Organ Recital [Summer of Music '26]

at Avon Valley Churches

John Challenger (concert organist and Assistant Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral) will give an organ concert at St Mary's Church, Fordingbridge. His varied programme will include well known works such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach, and Crown Imperial by Walton. Please join us for refreshments afterwards - an opportunity to meet this international concert organist!

14.4 milesSat 25 Jul£12.50
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Live Music

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Kids Art3

Kids Art

at Quay Arts Centre

Are you a budding young artist? Then book your place on our monthly kids art sessions led by professional artist, illustrator and educator Lucia Para. There is a different theme and making / drawing activity each session. Colour, crafting, modelling, painting, cutting, sticking, sculpting you name it! All materials are provided and you will be able to take home what you make.

15.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Children & Family
Competition Workshop with Max & Chrissy4

Competition Workshop with Max & Chrissy

at SO Ceroc- Dance classes and events for adults in Chandler’s Ford

This workshop for anyone that's had a go at Comps before and wants to grow and develop! Max & Chrissy will cover the a recap of the competition fundamentals and then progress into the skills you need to stand out on the dance floor. Packing in fun moves and loads of techniques that will lift your current repertoire, this isn't one to miss!

19.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
Competition Workshop with Max & Chrissy5

Competition Workshop with Max & Chrissy

at SO Ceroc- Dance classes and events for adults in Chandler’s Ford

This workshop for anyone that's had a go at Comps before and wants to grow and develop! Max & Chrissy will cover the a recap of the competition fundamentals and then progress into the skills you need to stand out on the dance floor. Packing in fun moves and loads of techniques that will lift your current repertoire, this isn't one to miss!

19.9 milesSat 25 Jul17:00£30
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Workshops & Classes
Shoes Exhibition - Gosport6

Shoes Exhibition - Gosport

at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery

Throughout history and across the globe, shoes have been a crucial part of people's wardrobes. Evidence of sandals more than 7000 years old have been found in central Missouri, and the oldest known leather shoe has been radiocarbon dated to about 3500 BCE. Since then, shoes have played an intriguing role in our social history and modern lives.

22.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Totally Gaga7

Totally Gaga

at Shanklin Theatre

Totally Gaga The Ultimate Celebration of Lady Gaga Step into a world of pop spectacle, glamour, and unstoppable energy. Starring the sensational Georgia Crandon, her stellar LIVE band, and dazzling da...

22 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
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Live Music
community8

Friends Tea At The Hall 2026

at Shanklin Theatre

This Friends Only event, including Afternoon Tea and entertainment is returning for 2026 and will be located at the superb Luccombe Hall Hotel, 8 Luccombe Rd, Shanklin PO37 6RL Savour the breathtaking...

22 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
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Community
Hot 8 Brass Band9

Hot 8 Brass Band

at The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe is a Bar & Kitchen and Live Music & Comedy Venue in Leeds. We serve a main menu, lunch menu, bottomless brunch, Sunday lunch, Supper Club and Children's Menu. We put on live music and comedy performers from around the world.

22.5 milesSun 26 Jul20:30
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Food & DrinkLive Music

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