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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Belton (North West Leicestershire)

10 picks around Belton (North West Leicestershire), from 4 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Belton (North West Leicestershire)

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 Belton (North West Leicestershire), 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 Belton (North West Leicestershire)

Stories in Watercolour1

Stories in Watercolour

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.

5.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Stories in Watercolour2

Stories in Watercolour

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.

5.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Arts & Culture

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9am Lord's Supper3

9am Lord's Supper

at Alvaston Parish Church

A Common Worship celebration of Holy Communion with a hymn to start and finish often accompanied by Organ Music. Open for in person worship in Alvaston Parish Church (Alvaston:St.Michael's ). This service is normally live streamed to our Facebook page https://facebook.com/Alvaston.church/live.

8.6 milesSun 26 Jul09:00
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Religion & Spirituality
10:45 Sunday Gathering9

10:45 Sunday Gathering

at Alvaston Parish Church

Our main Sunday Gathering. Connecting with other people; the church; and God. Open for in person worship in Alvaston Parish Church (Alvaston:St.Michael's ). This service is normally live streamed to our Facebook page https://facebook.com/Alvaston.church/live.

8.6 milesSun 26 Jul10:45
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Religion & Spirituality

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