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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Sutton St James

10 picks around Sutton St James, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Sutton St James

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 Sutton St James, 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 Sutton St James

POWERTEX WORKSHOP1

POWERTEX WORKSHOP

at Shedders and Fixers

Saturday, 25th July, 10:00-14:00. Please note that the workshop may go in a little longer depending on which sculpture you wish to do. Venue: Shedders and Fixers (Hosted by Fen Mill Crafts ) Cost: To make The Green Man – £30 / To make the Owl – £35 / To make the Toadstool – £30 Contact Details : Please email to secure your place. Alternatively, post your name to our Facebook event page. Availability: 3 Spaces are still available A dditional Details : All materials, aprons and gloves will be provided. It is advisable to wear old clothing as although Powertex is water soluble in it’s liquid form, once dry it is there to stay. With this in mind it is advisable to remove jewellery and tie back long hair.

6.6 milesSat 25 Jul£30
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Powertex Workshop2

Powertex Workshop

at Shedders and Fixers

Saturday, 25th July, 10:00-14:00. Please note that the workshop may go in a little longer depending on which sculpture you wish to do. Venue: Shedders and Fixers Hosted by: Fen Mill Crafts Cost: To make The Green Man – £30 / To make the Owl – £35 / To make the Toadstool – £30 Contact Details : Please email to secure your place. Alternatively, post your name to our Facebook event page. Availability: 2 Spaces are still available A dditional Details : All materials, aprons and gloves will be provided. It is advisable to wear old clothing as although Powertex is water soluble in it’s liquid form, once dry it is there to stay. With this in mind it is advisable to remove jewellery and tie back long hair.

6.6 milesSat 25 Jul£30
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Christmas tree festival and Fair3

Christmas tree festival and Fair

at Saint John

We will be holding our annual event on Saturday December 12th 2026 between 10 and 2 pm . We have many local craft stall so you can stock up on your Christmas shopping as well as refreshments, games and a raffle while you can wonder round out beautiful church viewing the trees

9.1 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
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religion-spirituality5

Eucharist Services

at Castle Rising Parish Church

A Eucharist Service following The Book of Common Prayer For all other services in our Group of Parishes please check the church website by clicking on the 'more info' link below, to ensure the most up to date information. https://www.sandringhamchurches.org.uk/services

17.4 milesSun 26 Jul09:15
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