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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Sandridge

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 Sandridge, 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 Sandridge

Zara Angeline1

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.

2.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Workshops2

Workshops

at Jess Horn Yoga

Creating a space for people to get away from the stresses and busyness of everyday life, to pause and turn inwards, is very special.

2.8 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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