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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Hickling (Rushcliffe)
10 picks around Hickling (Rushcliffe), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Hickling (Rushcliffe)
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 Hickling (Rushcliffe), 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 Hickling (Rushcliffe)
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Live Music from Isaac Nielson at the Vat and Fiddle
Join the Vat and Fiddle for live music from Isaac Nielson!
9.7 milesSun 26 Jul
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3Just the Tonic Comedy Club
at Metronome
Join Roger Monkhouse, Alex Mitchell, Darren Harriott and Jon Pearson for a hilarious evening at Just the Tonic Comedy Club.
10 milesSat 25 Jul19:45£16.50
4Prayer & Fasting — Full Gospel Revival Centre
at The Full Gospel Revival Centre
9.2 milesSat 25 Jul13:00
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6Steam Running Day with Fish and Chips
at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Join us for a classic steam-hauled running day aboard the Great Central Railway Nottingham, complete with a traditional fish and chip supper served on board. A must for any steam enthusiast.
7.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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8Heritage Bus Rally & Running Days
at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Join us for our annual Bus Rally on 26th July for a day riding on heritage buses.
7.6 milesSun 26 Jul
9Stories in Watercolour
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.
11.2 milesSat 25 Jul
10Stories in Watercolour
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.
11.2 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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