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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Bothel

10 picks around Bothel, from 3 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bothel

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 Bothel, 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 Bothel

Live Music at Wainwrights' Inn1

Live Music at Wainwrights' Inn

at Visit Lake District - The official guide to the Lake District & Cumbria

Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind… Grasmere lake lies to the south of Grasmere village, around which there are some gentle… On the Brathay river, Colwith Force is a stunning waterfall with a drop of 55ft. Look for… Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of… This church is well known because of its associations with the great Romantic poet… Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL

17.2 milesSat 25 Jul07:00
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Harry Styled & The Taylor Swift Effect2Free! (worth double-checking)

Harry Styled & The Taylor Swift Effect

at Visit Lake District - The official guide to the Lake District & Cumbria

About Harry Styled: A Tribute to Harry Styles. UK no 1 Harry Styles Impersonator. This show features the dynamic vocals of 'Kofi Taylor' as Harry Styles. The breathtaking talent of Kofi Taylor captures the swagger, look and vocals of worldwide pop sensation Harry Styles. This show features all the big hits: Watermelon Sugar, As It Was, Adore You, Sign Of The Times plus many more. The Taylor Swift Effect is a high-energy, live vocal tribute celebrating the music, eras, and storytelling of one of the world's most iconic pop artists — Taylor Swift. From country beginnings to pop anthems and emotional fan-favourites, the show takes audiences on a journey through Taylor's biggest hits and most loved moments. Featuring powerful live vocals, era-inspired styling, and a carefully crafted setlist, The Taylor Effect captures the heart, drama, and joy of a true Taylor Swift concert experience. Expect crowd-pleasing sing-alongs, emotional acoustic moments, and high-energy pop favourites that keep audiences fully engaged from start to finish. The Taylor Effect delivers a polished, professional tribute show that fans instantly connect with!

17.2 milesSat 25 Jul19:00
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Big Fish Fringe Fest3

Big Fish Fringe Fest

at Theatre by the Lake

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. See them now before they’re famous!

12.8 milesSat 25 Jul
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