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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Bathampton

10 picks around Bathampton, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bathampton

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 Bathampton, 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 Bathampton

Three Bad Men (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley1

Three Bad Men (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley

at The Pound Arts Centre

A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre, all accompanied by live piano score performed by BFI Southbank’s resident pianist Meg Morley. Since performing for her first silent film in 2016, Meg has quickly become one of the UK’s pre-eminent silent film accompanists, performing at various international film festivals and playing reguarly at the London Cinema Museum. In the 1870s, gold is discovered in the Dakota Territory, and wanted men Bull Stanley (Tom Santschi) and Mike Costigan (J. Farrell MacDonald) join thousands of other pioneers on a westward journey in search of wealth. Soon, Bull and Mike see a gang of thugs attacking Lee (Olive Borden), a young woman. They rescue her, but her father is killed during the assault, so Mike and Bull become her guardians. Before long, Bull and Mike leave their criminal pasts behind and devote themselves to Lee.

6.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more)2

Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more)

at Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more) - May Jazz at the Mount Pleasant Centre is a return of Jon Pearce on Sax/Synth on Sunday 10th May at 2.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door no advance booking. Tea, cake, soft and alcoholic drinks available. Jon gave a great performance last year of Jazz Standards and his own material which was very well received and we welcome him back. or email for more info.

4.4 milesSun 26 Jul15:30£10
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Forest of the Imagination: Pay-What-You-Can-Day5

Forest of the Imagination: Pay-What-You-Can-Day

at The American Museum (Claverton Manor)

10am–5pm Artist Workshops – Sunday 26 July Join the artists from Forest of the Imagination for a day of creative activities, hands-on workshops inspired by the installations and the natural surroundings of the Museum. Activities are suitable for all ages and will encourage imagination, making and exploration. No booking is necessary, just turn up and enjoy nature and play. Tickets Pay What You Can Day – Sunday 26 July Forest of Imagination is available to everyone. On the day of the event to help support our work as a charity with no government funding, we welcome visitors to donate on a pay-what-you-can basis. We ask that you give generously, but if you can't afford to, that's fine too. Forest of Imagination is a partnership between Grant Associates, House of Imagination, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Bath Spa University, working alongside Bath's creative, cultural and educational communities. Each year, the project reimagines a familiar space to celebrate the importance of nature and imagination in all of our lives.

1.4 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Ferrari Weekend6

Ferrari Weekend

at Five Zeros Supercars

Join us at Concours House in Bradford-on-Avon for a spectacular weekend dedicated to one of the most iconic and celebrated names in automotive history: Ferrari. Whether you are a dedicated owner, a passionate supercar enthusiast, or simply searching for a fantastic family day out in Wiltshire, we welcome you to our premier 2026 Italian car show. Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West's leading automotive destination, this exclusive car meet allows visitors to admire an exceptional collection of classic Italian sports cars, rare modern supercars, and contemporary performance vehicles bearing the legendary Prancing Horse.

5.2 milesSat 25 Jul£5.00
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend7Free! (worth double-checking)

Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend

at Glastonbury Abbey

Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Show Times: 12 noon & 3pm both days Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission

24 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend8Free! (worth double-checking)

Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend

at Glastonbury Abbey

Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission

24 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend9Free! (worth double-checking)

Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend

at Glastonbury Abbey

Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission

24 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Dial M For Murder10

Dial M For Murder

at Tanwood Youth 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.

24.7 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community

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