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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Fernhill

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 Fernhill, 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 Fernhill

Make Your Own Terrarium1

Make Your Own Terrarium

at The Black Thistle

Build your own miniature green world, layer by layer In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own enclosed terrarium using carefully chosen plants, moss, stones, and layered soils — learning the foundations of planting, composition, and long-term care as you go. Hosted in The Green Room at The Black Thistle, this workshop is designed as a calm, creative space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with making, and with the simple pleasure of working with your hands. All tools and materials provided — no experience needed Take home your finished terrarium in a glass vessel Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during your session Includes refreshments Small groups (max 8) for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

3.8 milesSun 12 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
A Morning of Classical Music2Free! (worth double-checking)

A Morning of Classical Music

at St Mary Magdalene's Church

A Morning of Classical Music Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Address High Street Wookey Hole Wells, BA5 1BS, United Kingdom A morning of classical music to celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Mary Magdalene, with local musician Lucy White and friends. Coffee, tea, and cake available in the interval. Free seating. No admission charge. Voluntary retiring collection in favour of St Mary Magdalene Church. Event held in a Church Concert Family Friendly Festival Music Patronal Festival

7.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Live Music

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Gift Day3

Gift Day

at St Mary Magdalene's Church

Gift Day Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Address High Street Wookey Hole Wells, BA5 1BS, United Kingdom Our Annual Gift Day this year is on Saturday July 11th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. We warmly invite you to drop into church with your gift and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, meet friends and listen to a morning of live classical music with Lucy White and friends. Your help to keep the church open is very much appreciated. Event held in a Church Concert Family Friendly Fundraising Music

7.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Community
Art for Wellbeing Exhibition5

Art for Wellbeing Exhibition

at St John the Baptist

Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the 'People's Choice'.

7.3 milesSat 11 Jul
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Arts & CultureWellness & Wellbeing
Art for Wellbeing Exhibition6

Art for Wellbeing Exhibition

at St John the Baptist

Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the 'People's Choice'.

7.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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Arts & CultureWellness & Wellbeing
BCP Evensong7

BCP Evensong

at All Saints Church

Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer including music from our church choir. Although a traditional service of Evensong we often sing the canticles to the tunes of well known hymns to breathe new life into old words.

7.8 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
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Religion & Spirituality
I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs10Free! (worth double-checking)

I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs

at Spike Island

Can a hanky keep a secret? Can a napkin tell a tale? Inspired by Spike Island’s exhibition, Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later , multidisciplinary artist and folklorist Johnny Morgan-Jones invites participants to explore sculpture, performance, and speculative storytelling through found fabrics, imbuing them with meaning and movement.

15.9 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Community

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