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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Woodborough (Wiltshire)

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 Woodborough (Wiltshire), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Woodborough (Wiltshire)

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 Woodborough (Wiltshire), 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 Woodborough (Wiltshire)

Dial M For Murder

at Tanwood Youth Theatre

'One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake.’ Before the iconic Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit. Now brought thrillingly back to the stage for 2026 by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions. London. 1952. Former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all. But everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists. Don't miss this masterclass in suspense that inspired the cinematic masterpiece. Dial M for Murder is a tour de force of psychological tension.

15.4 milesSat 25 Jul

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Dial M For Murder

at Wyvern Theatre

15.5 milesSat 25 Jul

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Three Bad Men (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley

at The Pound Arts Centre

A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre, all accompanied by live piano score performed by BFI Southbank’s resident pianist Meg Morley. Since performing for her first silent film in 2016, Meg has quickly become one of the UK’s pre-eminent silent film accompanists, performing at various international film festivals and playing reguarly at the London Cinema Museum. In the 1870s, gold is discovered in the Dakota Territory, and wanted men Bull Stanley (Tom Santschi) and Mike Costigan (J. Farrell MacDonald) join thousands of other pioneers on a westward journey in search of wealth. Soon, Bull and Mike see a gang of thugs attacking Lee (Olive Borden), a young woman. They rescue her, but her father is killed during the assault, so Mike and Bull become her guardians. Before long, Bull and Mike leave their criminal pasts behind and devote themselves to Lee.

16.1 milesSat 25 Jul20:30

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Community

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Swindon Arts Centre

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

15 milesSun 26 Jul

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Theatre

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Tanwood Youth Theatre

15.4 milesSun 26 Jul

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Theatre

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

at Wyvern Theatre

15.5 milesSun 26 Jul

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Theatre

Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more)

at Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Mount Pleasant Jazz Club (click link for more) - May Jazz at the Mount Pleasant Centre is a return of Jon Pearce on Sax/Synth on Sunday 10th May at 2.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door no advance booking. Tea, cake, soft and alcoholic drinks available. Jon gave a great performance last year of Jazz Standards and his own material which was very well received and we welcome him back. or email for more info.

17.6 milesSun 26 Jul15:30£10

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Live Music

Evensong

at Church of the Holy Cross

Shorter Prayer Book based service of Evensong with sung responses but not the Psalms. Either led by a member of the Wellsprings Benefice clergy or one of the Lay Worship Leaders. In winter the start time is 4:00pm. No Holy Communion.

10.4 milesSun 26 Jul18:00

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Religion & Spirituality

90s Themed Disco

at Kelly's Aerial Academy

Join us a 90s themed Aerial Disco with silks, hoop, sling, rope, trapeze and more!Join us a 90s themed Aerial Disco with silks, hoop, sling, rope, trapeze and more!

16.8 milesSat 25 Jul

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Dance

90s Themed Disco

at Kelly's Aerial Academy

Join us a 90s themed Aerial Disco with silks, hoop, sling, rope, trapeze and more!Join us a 90s themed Aerial Disco with silks, hoop, sling, rope, trapeze and more!

16.8 milesSat 25 Jul20:00

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Dance

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