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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)

10 picks around Horley (Reigate and Banstead), from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Horley (Reigate and Banstead)

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 Horley (Reigate and Banstead), 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 Horley (Reigate and Banstead)

Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser2

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/

18.3 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
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Children & Family

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Is Small Beer on the Bermondsey Beer Mile

at Small Beer Brew Co.

The Small Beer brewery and taproom is close to several craft breweries and bottle shops that make up the Bermondsey Beer Mile. If you're tackling the Bermondsey Beer Mile on a Saturday, we recommend starting in the Small Beer taproom, and then making your way up to London Bridge, where your food and public transport options are plentiful. Alternatively, you can do it the other way around, kicking things off on Druid Street and ending your day in South Bermondsey, where you can visit Four Pure and Small Beer before closing time at 10pm.

22.1 milesSat 25 Jul23:00
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Community
Summer Circus4

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.

22.1 milesSun 26 Jul
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Community
Saturday LOW INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School (9:10am - 11:10am)5

Saturday LOW INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School (9:10am - 11:10am)

at Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup

**Saturday - Lower Intermediate+ @ George Green's** Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets! **How it works** * Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited. * Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below. * Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included. **Level** This is a **Lower Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games. All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking. We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**. As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations. Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**. **Stay connected** We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities.

22.9 milesSat 25 Jul09:10£12
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Community
Saturday LOW INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School6

Saturday LOW INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School

at Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup

**Saturday - Lower Intermediate+ @ George Green's** Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets! **How it works** * Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited. * Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below. * Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included. **Level** This is a **Lower Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games. All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking. We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**. As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations. Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**. **Stay connected** We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities.

22.9 milesSat 25 Jul10:10£12
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Community
Well-Crafted - Hand-Painted Fans In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece...7

Well-Crafted - Hand-Painted Fans In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece...

at Sunbeam Studios

Patron Tickets £25 In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece that doubles as a personal statement. Inspired by movement and expression, you’ll explore colour and composition to create something bold or refined. Hosted by Alexandra, founder of Well–Crafted. Drinks provided by Wednesday’s Domaine. During the Workshop, You Will: Explore colour palettes and decorative motifs. Learn foundational brush techniques for fabric or paper surfaces. Experiment with pattern, negative space and fine detailing. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials: All supplies provided

23.9 milesSun 26 Jul£35
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Festivals & Events
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The Marriage of Maria Braun

at Close-Up Cinema

The Marriage of Maria Braun Rainer Werner Fassbinder , 1978, 120 min "A parable of post-World War II Germany, Fassbinder's film recounts the transformation of an impoverished war bride into a mercenary business woman. The best known of Fassbinder's trilogy of historical films about the Federal Republic's "economic miracle" of the 1950s and one of the major productions of the New German Cinema , The Marriage of Maria Braun is equally a melodrama of the highest order – Fassbinder's successful realization of his desire to create for Germany the equivalent of a classic Hollywood movie. Maria's failures at fidelity become a metaphor for the false optimism of the society that surrounds her: we hear Adenauer in the background succumb to weakness as his pledge never to rearm the nation falls victim to the irresistible allure of power." – Harvard Film Archive Screening as part of our Histoire(s) du cinéma series

24.5 milesSat 25 Jul18:45
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Cinema
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 […]

15.7 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture

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