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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Ripley (Guildford)

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

10 picks around Ripley (Guildford), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Ripley (Guildford)

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 Ripley (Guildford), 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 Ripley (Guildford)

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.

7.6 milesSun 26 Jul

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Open Call: Out of the Blue Summer Exhibition

at New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House

From Lana Del Ray to Joni Mitchell, Blue has long been an evocative colour provoking mystery, mood, and tone in Western pop. culture. Blue can also symbolise links to spiritual realms, from the blue skins of Hindu deities Vishnu, Krishna & Rama representing the vastness of ocean a

5.6 milesSun 26 Jul£5

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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

5.6 milesSun 26 Jul

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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.

7.1 milesSun 26 Jul16:00

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