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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Mendlesham Green
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 Mendlesham Green, 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 Mendlesham Green
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2Creative Kids
Fox Yard Studio is pleased to introduce fun and engaging art workshops to unleash your child’s creativity! Come and spend some quality time together with your child in our art studio! Theme: Cyanotype Prints for Kids Description: This is a fun and exciting workshop introducing Cyanotype printing ideal and safe for kids. Cyanotype is an old monochromatic photographic printing method which results in a beautiful cyan-blue print. You will be guided throughout the process, from arranging objects on paper or fabric, to light exposure, washing and drying your prints. Includes additional experimental techniques! This is another of our perfect parent-child art project for you to bond and have fun together! Learn more
4 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Worship for All
at Holy Trinity
A service for for All-ages, individuals, families and young.
2.4 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
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5Heath Course
Societies Thank you for considering Woodbridge Golf Club as your Golf Day venue. We warmly welcome societies by arrangement on weekdays, excluding Thursday mornings (on the Heath Course). For all booking enquiries please email: or call the office on We also welcome smaller groups of visitors (less than 12) to the Club at alternative rates with tee reservations. Click on Heath or Forest to see our offering. 27 holes of golf on two of Suffolk's best Heathland courses. The Heath Course is a serious golfer's challenge requiring a handicap index for play, while the full length 9-hole Forest course, has been upgraded and is a real gem. We are proud to maintain the traditions of golf and ask that all visitors to the club adhere to our dress code. We have a number of buggies, electric trolleys and pull trolleys available. Booking is essential - please contact the Pro Shop on . Open Events An excellent day out at one of the East Anglia's premier golf courses. A warm welcome awaits you at Woodbridge Golf Club. Eastern Counties Cup 2026 AM & PM Saturday 11th July (4 days) Woodbridge Golf Club Charity Day Tuesday 21st July (14 days) Woodbridge Golf Club Ladies Open Thursday 6th August (30 days) Woodbridge Golf Club Senior Open Tuesday 8th September (63 days) Heath Course 130 years of glorious heathland golf, the Heath course is a serious challenge.
14.9 milesSat 11 Jul
6Buy Tickets
at Venue 16
Looking for festival tickets in Ipswich? Summer Soul Vibes 2026 brings soul, funk and disco to Suffolk for a full day of music. Tickets start from £35.
11.4 milesSat 11 Jul£35.00
7Noteriety Choir Summer Concert
at St Peter's
Join Noteriety Choir for our Summer Concert where we will entertain you with a diverse mix of choral music ranging from pop and folk to classical conducted by our Musical Director, Steph Wakeman.
12.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:00£0.00
8Cafe Church
An informal gathering with refreshments for all who would like to talk or discuss Scripture or their faith.
12.2 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
9Free! (worth double-checking)Craft & Gift Fair
at St Peter's
Come on in to our monthly Craft & Gift Fairs over the summer and buy from a great range of crafts and gifts by local crafters.
12.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
10Wheel Throwing (bowl making)
Suitable for beginners, come and learn the basics of bowl making
12.6 milesSat 11 Jul10:30£40.00
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