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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Wereham Row

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 Wereham Row, 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 Wereham Row

Moana: Subtitled Screening2

Moana: Subtitled Screening

at Majestic Cinema

In Disney�s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar�-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean�s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy� and Tony Award� winner Thomas Kail (�Hamilton�); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features �Moana� and �Moana 2.� Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of �Moana� in cinemas in July 2026.

12.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Moana: Autism Friendly Screening3

Moana: Autism Friendly Screening

at Majestic Cinema

In Disney�s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar�-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean�s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy� and Tony Award� winner Thomas Kail (�Hamilton�); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features �Moana� and �Moana 2.� Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of �Moana� in cinemas in July 2026.

12.5 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
BCP Evensong at South Acre (2nd Sunday)4

BCP Evensong at South Acre (2nd Sunday)

at Saint George

Do join our monthly evening gathering at South Acre Church; one of the best small churches in England. South Acre Church is a member of the Prayer Book Society, and uses the traditional service from The Book of Common Prayer. This is a relaxed and friendly service. If you come along, you will be assured of a warm welcome.

11.9 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
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Religion & Spirituality
Eucharist (Tattersett: All Saints and St Andrew's)5

Eucharist (Tattersett: All Saints and St Andrew's)

at All Saints

Up for an adventure then come and join us in the fields of Tattersett in the church of All Saints and St Andrew's for a Book of Common Prayer Communion Service. If you are new to this service or this church the service booklet will help to gently guide you through the service and the regular congregation will warmly welcome you.

21.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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Religion & Spirituality

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