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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Wothorpe
10 picks around Wothorpe, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Wothorpe
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 Wothorpe, 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 Wothorpe
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2Bring 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
10.6 milesSun 26 Jul£3
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3Bring 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
10.6 milesSun 26 Jul10:30£3
4The Groove 2026
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...
19.5 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£5
5July 25 | Live in the Plaza
Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to pop, and classic rock to country.
10.9 milesSat 25 Jul
6Pages 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
17.1 milesSat 25 Jul
7Beginners Silversmithing
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.
24.7 milesSun 26 Jul
8Bookmark Making Workshop
at Bijou
This is a fun, hands-on workshop where you can relax, get creative and make something unique.
11.4 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
9The Groove 2026
An exciting, fun-filled night for adults with disabilities aged 16+, their families and support workers. If yo...
19.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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