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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Winscombe and Sandford

10 picks around Winscombe and Sandford, from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Winscombe and Sandford

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 Winscombe and Sandford, 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 Winscombe and Sandford

Solemn Mass1

Solemn Mass

at St John the Evangelist

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.

8.6 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Religion & Spirituality

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Coffee and chat4Free! (worth double-checking)

Coffee and chat

at Burnham Pavilion

11am-1pm Somewhere House Somerset offers β€œcoffee and chat” sessions on the last Saturday of the month (except December). Free to attend, you are welcome to give a donation towards refreshments. A safe, warm space to socialise and meet members of the counselling and volunteer team..

9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
CuratedSee the details→
Food & Drink
Somewhere House Coffee & Chat5

Somewhere House Coffee & Chat

at Burnham Pavilion

Somwehere House Coffee & Chat Sessions Are you experiencing difficulty in your day to day life?We can support with a wide range of issues.Come and join us FREE for coffee, cake and a chat. The Baptist Church, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1AR We meet on the last Saturday of every month 11am-1pm More details at: https://www.burnham-on-sea.com/business-guide/somewhere-house-somerset/

9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
CuratedSee the details→
Food & Drink
Bowlore Medieval Display Weekend10Free! (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

12.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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