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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Wootton (Isle of Wight)

10 picks around Wootton (Isle of Wight), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Wootton (Isle of Wight)

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 Wootton (Isle of Wight), 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 Wootton (Isle of Wight)

Kids Art1

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.

3 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
Shoes Exhibition - Gosport2

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.

6.8 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Arts & Culture

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Totally Gaga5

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...

7.3 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
community6

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...

7.3 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton10

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton

at Visit Hampshire

About 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.

23.7 milesSat 25 Jul£5.00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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