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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

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.

11–12 July Near South Leigh

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 South Leigh, 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 South Leigh

1Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth Sundays

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!

9.8 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Community

Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition

at Blenheim Estates

They are one of the most photographed families in the world, with everything from state ceremonies and royal tours to deeply personal moments captured…

5.6 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Arts & Culture

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Curator-Led Exhibition Tour

at Modern Art Oxford

Step inside our current exhibitions with one of our curators. These focused, 30-minute tours offer in-depth insights into the ideas, processes and stories behind the work on display.

7.7 milesSat 11 Jul14:00

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Arts & Culture

COSB Family Summer Concert

at City of Oxford Silver Band Hall

Our annual family summer concert is a friendly and relaxed event where you can hear all of our bands pay a selection of the pieces they have worked on over the year.

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Children & FamilyLive Music

Within These Walls

at Old Fire Station

Human Story Theatre in Collaboration with Oxford Health Charity presents Within These Walls by Janet Bolam.

7.5 milesSun 12 JulStandard £15 | Pay more £20 | Pay less £10

Local gemSee the details→

Community

Fitzharrys Quilters

at Northcourt Centre

There are also Saturday Workshops which run from 10am–4pm and give us time to tackle bigger projects.

9.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:00

Local gemSee the details→

Community

7Free! (worth double-checking)

RYA Level 1 & 2 Adult Learn to Sail Course, 4 days over 2 weekends

at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club

2.4 milesSat 11 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Workshops & Classes

8Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth RYA Stage 1, 2 & 3 Learn to Sail Course

at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club

2.4 milesSat 11 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Workshops & Classes

9Free! (worth double-checking)

Witney Carnival

at The Witney & District Museum

We’re excited to be back at Witney Cranival this July to bring a little bit of the museum to you. We’ll have: Handling objects for you to discover Badge making for you to have a go at Information on the museum and how to get involved in the museum If you’re looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat of the day the museum is open 10am-4pm and you’re welcome to pop in and uncover some of Witney’s past for yourself. It’s free to enter although donations are always welcome.

2.3 milesSat 11 Jul

CuratedSee the details→

Festivals & Events