Top Picks
10 picks around Hambledon (Winchester), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1at 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.
2‘Fabulous workshop! We both enjoyed learning a new skill and were chuffed with what we achieved with Jack’s guidance. Jack is a great teacher and we would love to return and do some more at some point.’ // Kerry
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3at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery
This four-week course offers hands-on drawing techniques for all skill levels. Sessions include historical context, artist references and expert-led guidance, with all materials provided.
4at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery
Unlock your creativity and delve into art history...This four-week course explores techniques in ink painting, designed for participants of all skill levels.
5at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery
Unlock your creativity and delve into art history...
6On Sundays, Evening prayer (Book of Common Prayer) is sung in the Chancel.
7About The BTCC returns for Rounds 13, 14 and 15, bringing the nation's best drivers, fastest saloon cars and the kind of door-banging, bumper-to-bumper action that only Thruxton can deliver. Supportng the BTCC are the British F4, The MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Mini Se7en Challenge and Mini Miglia Challenge. Away from the racing action, family-friendly entertainment, food and drink options, merchandise stalls, live music and other activities to enjoy throughout the day. 25/26 July 2026 Tickets from £22 Kids go FREE Get your tickets today.
8at Winchester Heights 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.
9Free! (worth double-checking)at The Cube
Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!
10All Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Proteus Theatre Company 8 hours ago Lightbox link for post with description BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the... BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the Basingstoke leg of @beans.on.toast UK tour "In your neck of the woods" Over 80% sold in under 2 weeks so snap 'em up quick! https://www.ticketsource.com/proteus-theatre/t-njmxkze 3 0 Share 17897007516518006 Follow Proteus Theatre Company 1 days ago Lightbox link for post with description What are your plans for the summer holiday?... What are your plans for the summer holiday? How about a trip to the seaside? Join us for a brand new adventure-by-the-sea without even leaving Basingstoke in this summer's family show: Let's Go To The Seaside by @scratchbuiltproductions and Proteus. ... Perfect for young audiences, this immersive adventure takes families through tactile and interactive sets, meeting hilarious characters and gorgeous puppets along the way for a memory making start to your summer! Tickets on sale now (link in bio) from proteus.com The show runs from Sat 25th July to Sun 2nd August, with 3 performances a day to choose from! See you there!
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