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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Prestbury (Cheshire East)

10 picks around Prestbury (Cheshire East), from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Prestbury (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 Prestbury (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 Prestbury (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

4.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Live MusicReligion & Spirituality
Byob Pottery Painting Evening2

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

9.4 milesSat 25 Jul£15
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Arts & Culture

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Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British3

Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British

at The Plaza

The Pyramid Concert Orchestra’s July light music concert will feature the ‘Best of British’, including: Edward Elgar – Pomp & Circumstance March No.4 Eric Coates – Three Elizabeths Suite Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves Arthur Sullivan – Pirates of Penzance Overture Samuel Coleridge Taylor – Othello Suite Henry Wood – Fantasia on British Sea Songs Join us for an afternoon of delightful melodies played by our 45 musicians live on the Plaza stage. Buy Tickets

8.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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Live Music
community4

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

9.4 milesSat 25 Jul£15
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Community
La traviata Opera Talks5

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

9.9 milesSat 25 Jul£3
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Live Music
La traviata6Free! (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

9.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
Pasta Making Class and Meal8

Pasta Making Class and Meal

at Food Sorcery Cookery School, Didsbury

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you. During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties. Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta. Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets. Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked Tagliatelle – Ribbon-shaped pasta from Marche region of Italy. Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini What’s included: Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar. All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class. The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you! Skill Level: All Abilities

8.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:00£ 105.00
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Workshops & Classes
Didsbury9

Didsbury

at Food Sorcery Cookery School, Didsbury

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you. During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties. Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta. Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets. Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked Tagliatelle – Ribbon-shaped pasta from Marche region of Italy. Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini What’s included: Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar. All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class. The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you! Skill Level: All Abilities

8.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Workshops & Classes
Bao, Noodles and Momos10

Bao, Noodles and Momos

at Food Sorcery Cookery School, Didsbury

Bao Buns are a delicious, warm, fluffy treat of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet, white dough. In this class you will learn to make and steam your own buns with traditional fillings, chef will then move on to show you how to make, cook and serve delicious udon noodles. Udon are a thicker noodle than ramen, able to absorb more flavours. Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration. Eat as you cook and takeaway your creations. You will leave with tips and tricks to cook more delicious dishes at home. All classes can be adapted to most allergies & preferences, just let us know in the notes when booking. Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Bao – soft fluffy steamed buns Lamb Momos Homemade Noodles – think, soft udon style noodles Spiced Chicken and Slaw – to use as a filling for your bao Caramel Lime Sauce For dietaries and allergies let us know in the booking notes. What’s included: Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar. All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class. The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you! Skill Level: All Abilities

8.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00£ 85.00
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