1Parish Communion - every 4th Sunday at 11am
A Communion or morning prayer service with hymns using modern service sheets
8.5 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire)
10 picks around Ashley (East Cambridgeshire), from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Ashley (East Cambridgeshire)
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 Ashley (East Cambridgeshire), 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 Ashley (East Cambridgeshire)
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2Evensong
at St Mary (Great Bradley Parish Church)
Traditional service of Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer.
5.8 milesSun 26 Jul18:00
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3Evensong
at All Saints (Little Bradley Parish Church)
Traditional service of Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer.
6.4 milesSun 26 Jul18:00
4Evensong
at Saint Peter, Little Thurlow
Traditional service of Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer.
6.9 milesSun 26 Jul18:00
5Fun Kids Science Quest – Live
Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be Wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest visits a theatre near you! Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and games, Dan takes young audiences on a one hour journey into how the world works - and beyond! WINNER Bronze “Best Family Podcast” and FINALIST “Best Educational Podcast” - British Podcast Awards Age recommendation: 5+ Audience notices: Audience participation, live demonstrations, flashing lights No booking fees when you become a Member – save £2.50 per ticket!
15 milesSun 26 Jul£16.50
6The Spell Songs Scratch Choir
A Cambridge Folk Festival event in partnership with Folk by the Oak Festival.Lend your voice to the brand-new Spell Songs Scratch Choir!Inspired by the music of Spell Songs and in anticipation of their performance at Cambridge Corn Exchange, we invite you to raise your voices to celebrate nature. We will be learning a beautiful new acappella arrangement of ‘The Lost Words Blessing’ - a deeply moving song now in glorious four-part harmony. We will also be weaving our voices around a new ‘murmuration’ - bringing to life a meaningful mantra from Jackie Morris and Rober Macfarlane’s latest release ‘The Book of Birds’ which inspired Spell Songs’ new album. The Spell Songs Scratch Choir is also invited to sing in a ‘pop-up’ performance at Cambridge Corn Exchange at 7.10pm, just before the Spell Songs concert on Friday 4th September.The workshop and performance will be led by singer and choir leader Ben See. This project is open to all singers. You don’t need to be able to read music or sing a solo, but a little bit of experience singing in a choir or holding harmony parts is recommended. Scores and teaching tracks will be sent round in advance.
15.5 milesSat 25 Jul
7Dr John Cooper Clarke with Special Guests
A unique evening of poetry from some of the UK’s finest performers, blending poignant and comedic styles.Opening the night, Toria Garbutt and Mike Garry present A War of the Roses of their poems, including a segment first created for the Remembering Johnny Green event at Cadogan Hall. “Greeny” was The Clash’s legendary road manager and later John Cooper Clarke’s “Gentleman Companion” on tour. This special performance will pay tribute to him with new work debuting here.Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires close the first half with music from the acclaimed album Sounds Made by Humans, pairing Bilston’s poetry with melodies by Heavenly’s Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, performed live by a full band.After the interval, Jan Brierton joins BAFTA-winning poet Henry Normal, the Bard of Nottingham, for a special double act as they tour the UK and Ireland together.Closing the show is the country’s best-loved live poet, Dr John Cooper Clarke, performing classics including Evidently Chickentown, Beasley Street and I Wanna Be Yours, alongside new material from his forthcoming collection Ave It. This is his only East Anglian show of 2026 and a preview of his record sixth sell-out appearance at the London Palladium.
15.5 milesSat 25 Jul
8The Art of Cyanotype with Susie Turner
David Parr House is an independent charity in Cambridge that preserves an unassuming terraced house with an extraordinary hand-painted interior, once home to the Victorian artist David Parr and his family. We share the house through tours, exhibitions, learning and workshops, helping more people engage with heritage, art and social history.
14.8 milesSat 25 Jul
9Junior Church
We are launching JUNIOR CHURCH ON THE 28TH JUNE AT 2.30-3.15 P.M. at STISTED CHURCH - repeating on every 4th Sunday. A combination of songs, crafts, children's Bible story and prayers suitable for young children up to 11 years old and their families. Each monthly session will be followed with Refreshments until 4.00 p.m. when our regular Evening Worship will be held. We look forward to welcoming you.
24.2 milesSun 26 Jul15:30
10Free! (worth double-checking)Guided House Tour
Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. Kettle's Yard is a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that hosts modern and contemporary exhibitions.
15.7 milesSat 25 Jul
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