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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Langley (Cheshire East)

10 picks around Langley (Cheshire East), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Langley (Cheshire East)

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 Langley (Cheshire East), 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 Langley (Cheshire East)

Redesmere Fete Service1

Redesmere Fete Service

at All Saints Church

Redesmere Fete Service Occurring Sunday 26 July 2026 at for 1 hour Venue All Saints, Siddington Address Pexhill Road Siddington Macclesfield, SK11 9JP, United Kingdom The service where we will give thanks for the Redesmere Fete, a traditional fete held on the last Saturday in July every year. Following the day of festivities yesterday, when the new Water Lily Queen will have been crowned, we welcome the queen, her retinue and their families into the church for a service of celebration. Event held in a Church All age/Family Choir Evening Worship/Prayer Family Friendly Hymns Music Prayers

5.8 milesSun 26 Jul
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Live MusicReligion & Spirituality
La traviata Opera Talks2

La traviata Opera Talks

at Buxton International Festival

Hear from the creative teams behind La traviata and get insights into the history, music and vision behind this year’s production. For evening performances at 6pm in the Opera House – £3 For the matinee performance at 12.45pm in the Opera House – £3 Saturday 11 July – 6pm – 6.25pm Wednesday 15 July … Continued

7.3 milesSat 25 Jul£3
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Live Music

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La traviata3Free! (worth double-checking)

La traviata

at Buxton International Festival

A Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production, featuring the Buxton International Festival Orchestra La traviata, reimagined for Buxton International Festival in a production inspired by La Belle Époque, the golden age of Parisian elegance. A world that opens up before us in splendour and sorrow, where pleasure, love and reputation are constantly at … Continued

7.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
La traviata5

La traviata

at Pavilion Arts Centre

As part of the Buxton International Festival's return with another summer of world class music and unforgettable storytelling, the Festival is thrilled to present this much loved masterpiece, La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi: a Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production featuring the Buxton International Festival Orchestra.Step into the glittering world of nineteenth century Paris as one of opera's most unforgettable love stories takes centre stage. La traviata is Verdi at full brilliance, weaving a tale that shimmers with glamour, passion, and heartbreak. At its heart is Violetta, a woman adored by society yet living a life defined by fragility and compromise. When the earnest and hopeful Alfredo enters her world, she dares to imagine a future shaped by love rather than expectation. Their romance is intoxicating, but the world they inhabit is quick to judge, and their happiness comes under threat from the very forces they long to escape.This new production brings together a world class creative team and exceptional cast to tell the story with freshness, colour, and emotional depth. The Buxton International Festival Orchestra brings Verdi's music to vibrant life, making this a La traviata to remember and an unmissable highlight of the season.Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

7.3 milesSat 25 Jul20:15
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Contemplative Worship6

Contemplative Worship

at St James C of E Church

A rolling selection of meditations from the Christian contemplative traditions. Taizé, Ignation, Prayer Stations, Celtic style worship, … always a quiet evening service for personal contemplation

0.7 milesSun 26 Jul18:30
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Religion & Spirituality
Byob Pottery Painting Evening9

Byob Pottery Painting Evening

at Knutcraft Pottery Painting Cafe

What's On! BOOK ONLINE & SECURE YOUR PLACE Service Information BYOB Pottery Painting Evening 25th July Saturday 25th July from 6.30pm bring a bottle, a friend, a date or come along solo for some you-time Read More Loading days... 2 hr 15 British pounds £15 BOOK ONLINE BYOB Pottery Painting Evening 29th Aug Saturday 29th Aug from 6.30pm bring a bottle, a friend, a date or come along solo for some you-time! Read More Loading days... 3 hr 15 British pounds £15 BOOK ONLINE The Book Club Thing Tues 8/9, 7-9ish £3 Book club at Knutcraft! £3pp goes to Cancer Research - for two hours of unbridled book chat! Read More Loading days... 3 British pounds £3 BOOK ONLINE

12.6 milesSat 25 Jul£15
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Arts & Culture
Long Craft Pottery Session 10110

Long Craft Pottery Session 101

at The Potters Barn

The course begins with an introduction to Craft – Hand Made Pottery in the way of an ice breaker to get your hands dirty. Your session continues with more hands on experience using one of the most common methods of making, the Potters Wheel. The workshop will progress according to your individual development and by the end of the period you should have several pieces of hand made ware to be proud of. Additional information on techniques, decorating, finishing, firing, glazing etc will be provided if and when it is of interest or relevant to the student.

12.8 milesSat 25 Jul£95
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Arts & Culture

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