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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Allington

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

25–26 July Near Allington

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 Allington, 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 Allington

The Groove 20261

The Groove 2026

at New Youth Theatre Grantham

Carers go free, but must book Running Time: 7pm - 10pm Age restriction: 16+ Mon 20 Jul, Mon 17 Aug, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov & Mon 7 Dec It's time for you to join us at the coolest disco in town! Held in our beautiful Ballroom along with music an... Thurs 23 Jul A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ..... HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the... Wed 5 Aug Bring your own cardboard and make. Use your imagination to create a cardboard an... Wed 12 Aug Come and join our arts facilitator Hannah for a summer kite making and garland w... Every Monday Mondays Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Adult Improvers ballroom/Latin Am... Every Wednesday Fun and relaxed exercise class for adults (60yrs+). Benefits include: - Improve... Thurs 23 Jul Enjoy an action packed family film at Billingborough Village Hall, a great start... Thurs 23 Jul Village life is full of action with a screening of Hot Fuzz at Billingborough Village Hall. Dir: Edgar Wright...

4.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£5
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Evensong

at St Peter's Church, Ropsley

Evensong Occurring for 1 hour Venue St Peter's Church - serving the community of Ropsley and Little Humby for 1000 years Address Church Lane Ropsley Grantham, NG33 4BS, United Kingdom Evensong Event held in a Church Evening Worship/Prayer Hymns

9.2 milesSun 26 Jul18:00
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Stories in Watercolour4

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.

23.7 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.

23.7 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Sundays 4pm6

Sundays 4pm

at The Potting Shed Church

We meet at 4pm every Sunday. Exploring the Christian faith and building Jesus-centred community through a fresh approach to rural church. With a mix of creative, reflective, lively and quiet forms of worship for all ages. For more details and events see www.thepottingshedchurch.org

20.6 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Beginners Silversmithing8

Beginners Silversmithing

at 'Woolly Spires'

In this workshop, you’ll learn essential silversmithing techniques such as soldering, sawing, hammering, joining, polishing, and finishing. You’ll have the chance to create your own silver ring or similar piece, guided by expert instruction.

13.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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