1Beer Festival, 12.00pm to 10.00pm, The Sports Pavilion, London Road
8.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Longlands Farm
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 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Longlands Farm, 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 Longlands Farm
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2Gatsby Go-Getters, 7.30pm, Louth Jazz Club, Queen Street
8.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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4Historian Chris Ward on site
at East Kirkby Aerodrome Memorial
Between 10am-1pm historian and author Chris Ward will be in the NAAFI to sign his books, help with research or just available to chat about Bomber Command. This is your opportunity to talk to him in a very informal way so grab a coffee and cake from our NAAFI and come have a chat to Chris. No appointment or pre-booking required.
15.1 milesSat 11 Jul
5Historian Chris Ward on site
at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Between 10am-1pm historian and author Chris Ward will be in the NAAFI to sign his books, help with research or just available to chat about Bomber Command. This is your opportunity to talk to him in a very informal way so grab a coffee and cake from our NAAFI and come have a chat to Chris. No appointment or pre-booking required.
15.2 milesSat 11 Jul
6Worship on the Second Sunday of the month
A service of Holy Communion, Informal Worship or Evening Prayer with hymns
10.2 milesSun 12 Jul16:00
7Inclusive Disco - July 2026
at Adults Move Lincolnshire CIC
The Vista Hall, Spalding
22.3 milesSat 11 Jul
8BINGO
Evening Bingo starting at 7.30pm, 8.30pm then 9.45pm, and finally the last games at 11.00pm
10 milesSat 11 Jul
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10Free! (worth double-checking)Sketch Sundays
Join us in the main gallery for a mindful sketching session. Be inspired by the artworks in Raisa Kabir: I only dance, I wish we could sing and enjoy drawing in a relaxed creative environment. Additional InformationThis is a self-led activityBasic drawing materials and drawing boards are providedYou are welcome to drop-in to the gallery and stay for as long as you like between 11am - 3pmA Visitor Experience Assistant will be in the gallery at all times if you need any assistanceAccess Information - Main GalleryWhen you enter the Hub, head to the shop reception and a Visitor Experience Assistant will be able to show you where to go.The main gallery is on the first floor. Step - free access is available via a lift.Bench seating and stools are available. The lighting in this exhibition is kept to 50 Lux to preserve the colours in the artworks. If you would like to talk to a member of staff about access, please email or call .
33.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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