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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Capel

10 picks around Capel, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Capel

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 Capel, 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 Capel

Summer Circus1

Summer Circus

at Virginia Water Care Home

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

20.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Summer Circus2

Summer Circus

at Camberley Woods Care Home

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

22.8 milesSun 26 Jul
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Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser3

Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser

at Community Links Bromley

Family Link is hosting an exciting community event called Bonkers Bingo. The event will take place on Saturday 25th July, starting from 6pm, at the Orpington Methodist Church located at 19 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH. Tickets cost £10 for 5 rounds of bingo. The evening promises plenty of entertainment, including bonkers prizes, dancing and fun, alongside refreshments like hot drinks and cakes. Those interested in attending are asked to buy their tickets directly from Kenzie by calling or messaging https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [1: 'https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/'] *Please note: this event is not delivered by Community Links Bromley. Contact Family Link [2] for further information on the event* [1] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [2] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/contact-us/

23.2 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
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Children & Family
Summer Holiday Kids Rave4Free! (worth double-checking)

Summer Holiday Kids Rave

at The Cube

Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!

23.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Children & Family
Summer Circus5

Summer Circus

at Fleet Hall Care Home

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

24.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Handmade Pasta Workshop6

Handmade Pasta Workshop

at Open Bakery Artisan Bakery Lessons

In this afternoon workshop, Tommaso will show you how make the perfect pasta dough; he’ll then guide you through two traditional pasta shapes (Malloreddus and Orecchiettte) ; as well as one filled lemon and basil ricotta ravioli pasta; all rolled and shaped by hand! He will communally cook and talk you through how to cook your ravioli and show you how to make a classic herb butter sauce. At the end is an opportunity to informally enjoy your cooked ravioli with fellow class mates. The rest or your uncooked pasta will be boxed up for you to take home and enjoy - great frozen for another day!

24.7 milesSat 25 Jul14:00£60.00
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Workshops & Classes
You Are Art Opening8

You Are Art Opening

at New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House

Opening Night: Thursday 25th June 6-8pm You Are Art is an exhibition of work from the past 3 years of LGBTQ+ life drawing classes at New House. The pieces featured are a collection of drawings and thoughts from of all those who have participated over the years and made the classes what they are

12.5 milesSun 26 Jul
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Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing9

Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing

at Bethlem Gallery

Installation view. Image courtesy Daniel Regan Share this event Daniel Regan: (be)longing Bethlem Gallery22 April – 11 July 2026 Open 9.30am – 5pm, Wednesday – Saturday This exhibition explores Daniel Regan’s long-held complex relationship to a sense of belonging. The works touch on family estrangement, cultural heritage, queerness and neurodivergent identity through mixed-media works. The culmination of works […]

20.5 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Hand-Stitched Fabric Appliqué10

Hand-Stitched Fabric Appliqué

at Candy Twist

Slow down and explore colour, composition and stitch. Using layered fabrics and decorative thread, create a small appliqué artwork while learning hand-stitch techniques and surface design skills. This welcoming session supports careful observation, creative decision-making and pride in detailed craft.

21.1 milesSun 26 Jul
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