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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Lutterworth

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

25–26 July Near Lutterworth

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 Lutterworth, 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 Lutterworth

Sunday Club2

Sunday Club

at St Mary's Church, Elmesthorpe

Join Catherine and Siobhan in St Simon & St Jude’s Church Hall on the 4th Sunday of the month, 10.30am – 12.00pm, for games, craft, Bible-teaching and fun! All children welcome. Pre-school children need to be accompanied by an adult.

8 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Petrol & Pride3

Petrol & Pride

at British Motor Museum

The UK's most colourful motoring event! Petrol & Pride is returning for its second year, building an empowering new fixture for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community which aims to allow everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. The event is not only inclusive of all people, but of all vehicles. Whatever you drive, no matter its shape, size or colour, this show is where it belongs! Immerse yourself in a day of music, food and fun in the beating heart of Britain’s motoring heritage. Expect prizes for the Butchest, Gayest, and Best Glow Up, and an incredible pride flag display made from different coloured cars. This event is run as a partnership between Petrol and Pride and the British Motor Museum. All proceeds will support the work of the Museum and an LGBTQ+ charity to be announced. Your ticket includes entry to the British Motor Museum with over 400 iconic British vehicles to see, along with two brand-new feature exhibitions - Forza Horizon 6: The Experience and Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story, making this a day out you won’t want to miss! Fly your colours. Drive with Pride. Got a question? Get in touch at

20.4 milesSun 26 Jul
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Summer Circus4

Summer Circus

at St Giles

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.

22.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Stories in Watercolour5

Stories in Watercolour

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.

22.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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Stories in Watercolour6

Stories in Watercolour

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.

22.3 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...7

Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...

at Jo at No 40

Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm

24.4 milesSun 26 Jul£3
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Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...8

Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...

at Jo at No 40

Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm

24.4 milesSun 26 Jul10:30£3
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Stepping Out9

Stepping Out

at Priory Theatre

Stepping Out By Richard Harris Director Steve Bingham Choreographer Sue Biddle Stepping Out is a warm and very funny play about the lives, laughs and loves of a group of women (and one man) attending a weekly tap-dance class in a dingy North London church hall. Mavis, a former profession

15.4 milesSun 26 Jul
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