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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Sandybrow

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 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Sandybrow, 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 Sandybrow

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at NBCYC

Canal Cruising Club : Nantwich, Cheshire The club has 150 members and moorings for 70 boats (maximum length 40ft). Water points & electrics are provided on the moorings as part of club membership. The club has a social / committee meeting room, a club kitchen, two workshops and a sanitary block. Menu and widgets HOME NBCYC – Find Us NBCYC – Contact Us Members’ Login Here Club Noticeboard Club Calendar Canal Stoppages JOIN US Find Us Club Fees Welcome Booklet YouTube Video Notes for applicants Application Form Contact Us MEMBERS ONLY Members’ Login Here Create a Login Latest Newsletters Club Council : 2026 Latest Mooring Plan Club Payments Club Merchandise Bereavement Notices AGM Documents 2025 Facebook RULES & RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer Bye Laws Objectives Articles of Association Control of Dogs Privacy Policy Officer of the Day Search Search

9.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
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Hog Roast

at NBCYC

Canal Cruising Club : Nantwich, Cheshire The club has 150 members and moorings for 70 boats (maximum length 40ft). Water points & electrics are provided on the moorings as part of club membership. The club has a social / committee meeting room, a club kitchen, two workshops and a sanitary block. Menu and widgets HOME NBCYC – Find Us NBCYC – Contact Us Members’ Login Here Club Noticeboard Club Calendar Canal Stoppages JOIN US Find Us Club Fees Welcome Booklet YouTube Video Notes for applicants Application Form Contact Us MEMBERS ONLY Members’ Login Here Create a Login Latest Newsletters Club Council : 2026 Latest Mooring Plan Club Payments Club Merchandise Bereavement Notices AGM Documents 2025 Facebook RULES & RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer Bye Laws Objectives Articles of Association Control of Dogs Privacy Policy Officer of the Day Search Search

9.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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Wildlife Photography Talk3

Wildlife Photography Talk

at NBCYC

Canal Cruising Club : Nantwich, Cheshire The club has 150 members and moorings for 70 boats (maximum length 40ft). Water points & electrics are provided on the moorings as part of club membership. The club has a social / committee meeting room, a club kitchen, two workshops and a sanitary block. Menu and widgets HOME NBCYC – Find Us NBCYC – Contact Us Members’ Login Here Club Noticeboard Club Calendar Canal Stoppages JOIN US Find Us Club Fees Welcome Booklet YouTube Video Notes for applicants Application Form Contact Us MEMBERS ONLY Members’ Login Here Create a Login Latest Newsletters Club Council : 2026 Latest Mooring Plan Club Payments Club Merchandise Bereavement Notices AGM Documents 2025 Facebook RULES & RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer Bye Laws Objectives Articles of Association Control of Dogs Privacy Policy Officer of the Day Search Search

9.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Nature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures
Commences Sunday4

Commences Sunday

at NBCYC

Canal Cruising Club : Nantwich, Cheshire The club has 150 members and moorings for 70 boats (maximum length 40ft). Water points & electrics are provided on the moorings as part of club membership. The club has a social / committee meeting room, a club kitchen, two workshops and a sanitary block. Menu and widgets HOME NBCYC – Find Us NBCYC – Contact Us Members’ Login Here Club Noticeboard Club Calendar Canal Stoppages JOIN US Find Us Club Fees Welcome Booklet YouTube Video Notes for applicants Application Form Contact Us MEMBERS ONLY Members’ Login Here Create a Login Latest Newsletters Club Council : 2026 Latest Mooring Plan Club Payments Club Merchandise Bereavement Notices AGM Documents 2025 Facebook RULES & RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer Bye Laws Objectives Articles of Association Control of Dogs Privacy Policy Officer of the Day Search Search

9.5 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Cruise to Stourport5

Cruise to Stourport

at NBCYC

Canal Cruising Club : Nantwich, Cheshire The club has 150 members and moorings for 70 boats (maximum length 40ft). Water points & electrics are provided on the moorings as part of club membership. The club has a social / committee meeting room, a club kitchen, two workshops and a sanitary block. Menu and widgets HOME NBCYC – Find Us NBCYC – Contact Us Members’ Login Here Club Noticeboard Club Calendar Canal Stoppages JOIN US Find Us Club Fees Welcome Booklet YouTube Video Notes for applicants Application Form Contact Us MEMBERS ONLY Members’ Login Here Create a Login Latest Newsletters Club Council : 2026 Latest Mooring Plan Club Payments Club Merchandise Bereavement Notices AGM Documents 2025 Facebook RULES & RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer Bye Laws Objectives Articles of Association Control of Dogs Privacy Policy Officer of the Day Search Search

9.5 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Chester Big Band6

Chester Big Band

at Modelski Music

From a 12-piece outfit crafting their early sound in a scout hut to a 35-strong BIG band gracing the stages of our region’s finest venues, Chester Big Band’s rise to the forefront of the local live music scene has been an incredible journey.

6.5 milesSun 12 Jul£15
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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