Top Picks
10 picks around Longworth, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre
Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!
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3We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.
4The Corn Exchange presents Day Time Cinema Club. A chance for a relaxed midweek cinema visit showing both classics and new releases.
5Some stories are told because they’ve never been forgotten. Others because they still need to be heard. July 17th & 18th.
6There are also Saturday Workshops which run from 10am–4pm and give us time to tackle bigger projects.
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8Free! (worth double-checking)Home calendar - St John New Hinksey & St Laurence South Hinksey St John’s Sunday Solemn Mass
9Free! (worth double-checking)Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed
10Free! (worth double-checking)Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do list at home. Fantastic for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed
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