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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Croydon

10 picks around Croydon, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Croydon

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 Croydon, 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 Croydon

Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser1

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/

9.9 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
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Children & Family
Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing2

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 […]

7.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture

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Open Church3

Open Church

at St Antony

OPEN CHURCH: Sunday afternoons, 2pm – 4pm All Saints’ Church will be open for visitors on Sunday afternoons in July, except on the first Sunday. 12th , 19th & 26th July, 2-4pm. Bring your neighbours!

3.9 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
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Religion & Spirituality
community5

Arthur

at Polka Theatre

Performances – Saturday 20 June – Sunday 9 August (Previews 20 & 21 June) Duration – Approx. 1hr 25 mins (incl. interval) Age Recommendation – Ages 6-12 A Polka Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath co-production

7.3 milesSun 26 Jul15:30£2.50
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Community

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