🗓️ What's On: 16th-22nd July 2026
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Here are the top picks for what’s happening in and around Shepperton in the next week. Visit the Events page on the website for the full listings.
🧵 Now until Sunday 16th August, Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am-4pm
Karen Nicol: 'The Secret of Success is Sincerity...'
Sunbury Gallery. A solo exhibition by textile artist and designer Karen Nicol celebrating embroidery in fashion and style, with wearable art, embellished vintage pieces and one-off bags. Free entry. More at sunburygallery.org or 01932 788101.
🎨 Until Monday 20th July, 10am-4pm
Scottie: A Free Art Exhibition.
Riverhouse Barn, Manor Road, Walton on Thames. Discover Scottie, a contemporary abstract artist whose work pulses with urban energy, bold colour and instinctive expression. Last few days for Robert Phillips Gallery's free art exhibition. More information here.
🌸 Saturday 18th July 2.30-5pm
Ashford Horticultural Society: Summer Flower Show.
St Matthew's Church Hall, Church Road, Ashford TW15 2TQ. A celebration of growing: flowers, vegetables, handicrafts, photographs, cakes, jams and chutneys, all grown or made by members. Refreshments, raffle, plant sale and produce auction. Free to view. Contact barbara.baghapour@live.co.uk.
🎺 Sunday 19th July 2-4pm
Music in the Park: Staines Lammas Band.
The Lammas, Staines-upon-Thames. A free afternoon of music at the Lammas bandstand. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. The Little Green Boat Company will be open for refreshments.
🎭 Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th July
Way to Heaven: Runnymede Drama Group.
Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton on Thames. Runnymede Drama Group presents Way to Heaven by Juan Mayorga, inspired by the 1944 Red Cross visit to Theresienstadt concentration camp: a compelling play within a play about how historical trauma echoes across the centuries. More at riverhousebarn.co.uk.
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Looking for great coffee in Shepperton? The Ferry Coffee Shop is a much-loved riverside café near Shepperton Lock on the banks of the River Thames, serving excellent coffee, generous breakfasts and lunches, and freshly made cakes. It’s a go-to spot for relaxed meetings, weekend catch-ups, and quiet working sessions with a view of the river. Whether you’re searching for breakfast in Shepperton, a café near Shepperton Lock, or somewhere by the Thames to meet friends or clients, The Ferry Coffee Shop delivers. Next time you’re heading into the village, make it your stop by the river. Find out more at ferrycoffeeshop.com.
👀 Looking ahead
✨ Thursday 23rd - Monday 27th July
Luminarium.
Memorial Gardens, Staines-upon-Thames. A magical walk-through world of light and colour returns for five days. It's ticketed and sells out, so worth booking early. More info and booking here.
🚣 Saturday 15th August, from 10am
Sunbury Amateur Regatta.
Desborough Sailing Club, Ferry Lane, Shepperton TW17 9LQ. Running since 1877, a free day on the river watching 60 skiffing and punting races, with competitors from across the Thames Valley. More info here.
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📰 News
New Staines Park play area to open soon
Pinewood Group's 'Behind the Screen' trainee programme now in its fourth year
Independent review recognises progress in Spelthorne's homelessness services
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