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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Little London (Basingstoke and Deane)

10 picks around Little London (Basingstoke and Deane), from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Little London (Basingstoke and Deane)

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 Little London (Basingstoke and Deane), 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 Little London (Basingstoke and Deane)

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Proteus live social media feed

at Proteus Creation Space

All 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!

4.8 milesSat 25 Jul
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Communion Service in Church & via Zoom3

Communion Service in Church & via Zoom

at St Mary's Church

Our Communion Service is at 10.00am. PLEASE NOTE THE LINK (Password and ID) HAS CHANGED AS OF 1st MARCH Click Here to access Zoom for 10.00am service. Meeting ID: 851 5308 5763 & Password: 356810 recurring link for Sunday services, for those who would like to join us virtually. Please do come along and join us or alternatively you can also join via Zoom. Refreshments are served afterwards in the Parish Centre.

6.4 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
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Religion & Spirituality
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Communion with Children's Groups

at St Mary's, Greenham

We worship together with modern worship songs and share our week then we move into groups to study the Bible before coming back together to pray for the world and share Communion. We remember that we are all part of God's family by worshipping and eating together.

9.5 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Summer Circus5

Summer Circus

at Fleet Hall 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.

11.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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Summer Circus6

Summer Circus

at Camberley Woods 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.

14.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Summer Holiday Kids Rave7Free! (worth double-checking)

Summer Holiday Kids Rave

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!

18.2 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Art Buffet (Summer 2026)8Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

20.1 milesSat 25 Jul
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Art Buffet (Summer 2026)9Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do list at home. Fantastic for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

20.1 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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Summer Circus10

Summer Circus

at 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.

20.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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