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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Bookham, Great

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 Bookham, Great, 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 Bookham, Great

The 41

The 4

at St John's Church, Walton-on-Thames

An informal service with separate teaching for adults and children, with Holy Communion twice a month. The teaching for adults will include a talk and an opportunity to discuss the topic. The teaching for the children will be aimed at primary school aged children. The service starts with tea, refreshments and chatting with one another.

7.3 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
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Area 13 Dressage Qualifier2

Area 13 Dressage Qualifier

at Horsham & District Riding Club

This qualifier is being held at East Byshee and kindly run by Three Counties RC. Classes range from Intro to Advanced Medium with the Championship being held at the NAF Nationals at Lincolnshire Showground on 5th - 6th September 2026. There are also non -qualifier classes at this competition. All classes are held on grass. Any members wanting to take part in this please

8.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Brewery Tours

at Dorking Brewery

We run a guided tour of the brewhouse every Saturday at 11.30am. It lasts about 45 minutes and includes a beer tasting. Tours are £15 per person.

9.2 milesSat 11 Jul12:30£15
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