1Swta: Elevate
South West Theatre Arts (formerly The South West School of Dance) are proud to be back at Strode Theatre to present their whole school show ELEVATE.
7 milesSat 11 Jul£ 15.00 -
£ 18.00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Langacre
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 Langacre, 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 Langacre
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2Informal Worship Service
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
8.7 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
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3Informal Worship Service at Combwich Church
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
9.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
4Free! (worth double-checking)A Morning of Classical Music
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
12.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
5Gift Day
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
12.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
6Make Your Own Terrarium
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
16 milesSun 12 Jul
7Solemn Mass
Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am – at St John’s there is joyful music, traditional hymns, incense, a procession, and a stimulating sermon. It lasts about an hour and is followed by refreshments, and occasionally, by lunch. You are welcome in good times, tough times, festivals or any time at all.
22.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
8Free! (worth double-checking)Gala
at Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Visit the SSWC and see the Hindley engines running under steam and the large waterwheel rumbling. Enjoy the Visitor Centre with audio visual presentation, displays of related items, tea and coffee, and a picnic area.
20.1 milesSun 12 Jul
9Breaking of Bread service for believers
We ask that believers visiting and wishing to talk part in the remembrance service should bring a letter of commendation from the home church, or arrive a few minutes early to allow us to have a brief discussion.
21.3 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
10BCP Evensong
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.
23.8 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
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