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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Wood End (North Warwickshire)

10 picks around Wood End (North Warwickshire), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Wood End (North Warwickshire)

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 Wood End (North Warwickshire), 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 Wood End (North Warwickshire)

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Pub Quiz7

Pub Quiz

at The Fox Inn

Join us every Tuesday from 8:00pm for our popular Pub Quiz , hosted by the brilliant Matt . Entry is just £1 per person , with 100% of the entry money paid back to the winning team . Gather your friends, put your knowledge to the test, and enjoy a great evening of fun, laughs, and friendly competition.

2 milesSun 26 Jul£1
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Summer Circus8

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.

10.2 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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community9

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours

at Aston Hall

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

11.4 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
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What We Make Here10

What We Make Here

at Aston Hall

Join us for a six-week series of family-friendly workshops led by Birmingham-based artists, inviting participants of all ages to explore making, materials, and creative expression together.Featuring artists including Haseebah Ali, Tat Vision, 21pirates, Nilupa Yasmin, Tina Francis and Hira Butt, each session offers a chance to learn directly from artists working across diverse practices and cultural traditions.Together, the programme celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the many ways we make in Birmingham.Schedule: 25 July - Tat Vision1st of August - 21 Pirates8th of August - Haseebah Ali15th of August - Hira Butt22nd of August - Nilupa Yasmin29th August- Tina FrancisGood to know: All Materials are provided Free, Drop-in Location : Industrial Gallery

11.4 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
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