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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Ashbury

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

10 picks around Ashbury, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Ashbury

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 Ashbury, 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 Ashbury

Dial M For Murder

at Wyvern Theatre

'One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake.’ Before the iconic Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit. Now brought thrillingly back to the stage for 2026 by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions. London. 1952. Former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all. But everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists. Don't miss this masterclass in suspense that inspired the cinematic masterpiece. Dial M for Murder is a tour de force of psychological tension.

6.9 milesSat 25 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Theatre

Dial M For Murder

at Tanwood Youth Theatre

8.6 milesSat 25 Jul

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Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Swindon Arts Centre

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

6.8 milesSun 26 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Theatre

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Wyvern Theatre

6.9 milesSun 26 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Theatre

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Tanwood Youth Theatre

8.6 milesSun 26 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Theatre

Dial M for Murder at Wyvern Theatre

at Total Swindon

Before it became the iconic Hitchcock film, Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit, and now it returns thrillingly to the stage for 2026, brought to life by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions.

6.5 milesSat 25 Jul£26.50

Local gemSee the details→

Theatre

Wire Flower & Leaf Stems Workshop

at Lechlade Craft Barn

Join guest tutor Laura Milne for a fun Wire Art workshop to make a beautiful display of Flower & Leaf Stems to display in a vase or bottle. See full event information below.

9.7 milesSun 26 Jul£65.00

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Workshops & Classes