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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Thundridge and Wadesmill
10 picks around Thundridge and Wadesmill, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
Our 10 picks near Thundridge and Wadesmill
2Parish Lunch
Join St Mary Magdalene for our monthly parish lunch at The Chieftain, after the 10am service on the last Sunday of the month. All welcome.

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3Free! (worth double-checking)Behind the Seams
at Wolsey Hall
Discover some of the wonderful clothing and accessories from the Lowewood Museum collection
Play In A Day
10am -4pm Young people aged (12-17) will work with two professional theatre creatives to create an original performance inspired by their own stories and ideas. Location: Dugdale Arts Centre Who is it for? Young people aged 11–17 years. What to expect - A full day creative theatre workshop with two professional facilitators. - Devising an original performance using theatre, spoken word, and movement. - A live public showcase the following day. - A youth-led celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Theme “What makes Enfield home?” Participants will explore identity, culture, belonging, and community, creating a performance that reflects their experiences and perspectives. This is an opportunity for young people to share their voices and help shape how their community is seen. Whether you’re taking part, supporting someone, or coming to watch, join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of Enfield’s young people. Come and experience a brand new performance, created in just one day and shared with the community the next! Day 2 Sunday 26 July 2026
5Summer Circus
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.
In-Person Group Hypnobirthing Course London - 2026-27
at The Hypnobirthing Midwife - group classes in Leyton
July Sat 11 & Sun 12 July 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 15 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 22 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 29 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 3 Aug 6:30pm (in person) Check availability Sept Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 30 Sept 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 7 Oct 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 14 Oct 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 19 Oct 6:30pm (in person) Check availability Nov Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 18 Nov 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 25 Nov 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 2 Dec 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 7 Dec 6:30pm (in person) check availability Jan 2027 Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jan 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 13 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 20 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 27 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 1 Feb 6:30pm (in person) check availability
In-Person Group Hypnobirthing Course London - 2026-27
at The Hypnobirthing Midwife - group classes in Leyton
July Sat 11 & Sun 12 July 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 15 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 22 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 29 July 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 3 Aug 6:30pm (in person) Check availability Sept Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 30 Sept 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 7 Oct 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 14 Oct 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 19 Oct 6:30pm (in person) Check availability Nov Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 18 Nov 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 25 Nov 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 2 Dec 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 7 Dec 6:30pm (in person) check availability Jan 2027 Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jan 2:30pm to 7pm (in person both days) Pause Leyton London E10 6NQ + 13 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 20 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 27 Jan 7:30-9:30pm (Zoom) 1 Feb 6:30pm (in person) check availability
8Stained Glass
Below are stained glass panels produced by students on the one day beginners class T’s & C’s: NB. because the classes are always full and booked well in advance all cancellations or re-bookings require 4 weeks notice, (even in emergencies or adverse weather conditions) and 75% refund with 3 weeks notice unless there is someone on the waiting list who is able to take the space at short notice. We recommend you organise your own insurance for this eventuality. It is possible to rebook onto another class within 12 months of booking but further cancellations or re-bookings will forfeit any refund. In this class you will be working with glass, lead and heat from soldering irons, by booking you accept these inherent risks and take responsibility for your own health. In the interest of participant privacy I’m afraid no filming is allowed during class
9Summer Circus
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.
Workshops Events
Join Almira Alidon (The Sound Shift), Felicity Menteath & Dominique Bulgin for 3-hour immersive workshop designed to gently revitalise the nervous system and support ease through the height of summer. Together, we’ll move through an intentional dialogue between sound, movement, touch and scent - exploring practices that help the body find it’s sweet spot. The session will include: Grounding and energising Qi Gong movement with Dominique Guided self-massage rituals using neuro-attuned skincare by Menteath skincare A carefully held sonic landscape by The Sound Shift Moments of rest, reflection and sensory exploration Closing sound meditation Chilled cacao Led with nervous system awareness and care throughout, this session is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with the body, and settle into a more spacious summer state.
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