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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Lower Burraton

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 Lower Burraton, 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 Lower Burraton

Coffee Mornings1

Coffee Mornings

at Plymouth Proprietary Library

Second Saturday of the month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. C offee mornings are held monthly and are open to all. It costs £4 each. So why not join us for good coffee, good cakes (homemade) and good company - you will be made very welcome. Our next coffee morning takes place on Saturday 11th July when there will be a stall selling books, jigsaws and craft items.

4.3 milesSat 11 Jul£4
Local gemSee the details
Community
Meet & Make2Free! (worth double-checking)

Meet & Make

at Cathedral Plymouth

Meet & Make Every second Saturday from 4pm to 5pm we invite all children, along with their parents, to come and enjoy some creative crafts and conversation. It’s a free event run by the Children’s Liturgy staff and alongside the crafting there are refreshments available. Come along and join us for crafts and conversation. Future dates: 11th March 1st April 13th May ​3rd June

4.5 milesSat 11 Jul17:00
Local gemSee the details
Community

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Timeless Saturdays7

Timeless Saturdays

at Popworld

Come and join the biggest pop party in Plymouth! Timeless 80's, 90's, 00's Classics! 50% off drinks 8pm to 10pm Free Entry until 10pm!

4.8 milesSat 11 Jul£20
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Community
COLDPLACE - World's leading tribute to COLDPLAY9

COLDPLACE - World's leading tribute to COLDPLAY

at The Keay Theatre

Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record breaking live tours – featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show! Featuring all of Coldplay’s biggest hits including: Yellow Paradise A Sky Full of Stars Higher Power My Universe Hymn for The Weekend The Scientist Viva La Vida Fix You and many many more classic hits!

24.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Community
Eden Sessions concert: The Maccabees10

Eden Sessions concert: The Maccabees

at The Core

Experience indie rock icons The Maccabees at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Saturday 11 July 2026. With doors opening from 3pm, this unforgettable Session will see one of the defining bands of the 2000s indie explosion joined by five very special guests: Everything Everything, Tom A. Smith, Tummyache, The Velvet Hands and Matilda Finn Francis.

22.8 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music

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