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.
20.6 milesSat 11 Jul£ 15.00 -
£ 18.00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Old Town
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 Old Town, 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 Old Town
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2Free! (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.
20.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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3Roast On The Coast Carvery at Martin’s Bar
at The Little Fire Station Soft Play
Our popular Sunday carvery is served from Martin’s Bar & Restaurant and is one of the best in the area.
13.1 milesSun 12 Jul£5
![2 Day Painting Workshop [July]](https://seaviewartbarn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JamesTatum_Painting-800x600.png)
42 Day Painting Workshop [July]
James Tatum is back running various weekend courses at Sea View Art Barn in 2026.
20 milesSat 11 Jul
5Informal Worship Service
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
21.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
6Informal Worship Service at Combwich Church
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
22.6 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
7St John's Choir page
2:00 pm St John's Church Fete St John's Church Fete Poster St Johns Church, Milborne Port On the church lawns. To be opened at 2pm
22.8 milesSat 11 Jul
8Informal Worship Service at Combwich Church
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
23.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
9Brue Boys Concert
at St Nicholas Parish Church, West Pennard
Brue Boys Concert Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue St Nicholas Parish Church, West Pennard Address Church Lane West Pennard Glastonbury BA6 8NT, BA6 8NT, United Kingdom Performance starts at 7PM. Tickets £12 with refreshments at Interval
23.4 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£12
10Sunday
Sunday 12th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline David Arnold Opener Sally-Ann Fellows Support Josh Nicholls & Dewi Thomas Compere Lynsey Smart Book Tickets Sunday 19th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Mimi Opener Lori Smith Support Eliott Milner Support Eliza Fraser Compere Joe Capper Book Tickets Sunday 26th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Louise Leigh Opener Jake Baker Support Ben Docs Support Eloise Dale Compere Ben Treloar Book Tickets ×
26.9 milesSun 12 Jul
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