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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Medbourne

10 picks around Medbourne, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Medbourne

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 Medbourne, 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 Medbourne

Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...1

Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...

at Jo at No 40

Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm

5.9 milesSun 26 Jul£3
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Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...2

Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...

at Jo at No 40

Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm

5.9 milesSun 26 Jul10:30£3
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Life Groups

at Pathways Centre

Our Life Groups at HBC are typically made up of 6-12 people of all ages and backgrounds, who want to learn more about Jesus and how to follow Him in everyday life. We do this by studying the bible, asking questions, and discussing our experiences and knowledge together, and supporting each other through prayer. We often have a topic or book that we study and reflect upon. Sometimes all our groups follow the same topic or book and this shared "theme" is continued in the talk at our Sunday service.

23.2 milesSun 26 Jul07:00
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Stories in Watercolour5

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.

23.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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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.

23.2 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Hexagon Service Pattern

at St Mary Magdalene

The 'View Attachment' button below will display the current list of Sunday Holy Communion Services across the Hexagon Benefice. There is also a mid-week Holy Communion service on Wednesdays at 10am at All Saints' Church, Husbands Bosworth. You are warmly invited to attend any of our services

11.1 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Hexagon Service Pattern8

Hexagon Service Pattern

at All Saints' Church

The 'View Attachment' button below will display the current list of Sunday Holy Communion Services across the Hexagon Benefice. There is also a mid-week Holy Communion service on Wednesdays at 10am at All Saints' Church, Husbands Bosworth. You are warmly invited to attend any of our services

11.1 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Pages in motion9

Pages in motion

at Lighthouse Theatre Kettering

If you are reading this, then you are going to come on an adventure into my secret diary… I suppose it means that this book has survived longer than I thought, but I want to welcome you into the story of my life.\n

15 milesSat 25 Jul
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