1Bath Salts and Body Scrub
at Ridge Retreat Fitness and Wellbeing
Create your own aromatic bath salts and body scrubs in this relaxing workshop.
8.3 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£30-£50
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Wetheral Pasture
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 Wetheral Pasture, 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 Wetheral Pasture
12Bath Salts and Body Scrub Workshop
at Ridge Retreat Fitness and Wellbeing
Immerse your senses in this workshop creating aromatic bath salts and body scrubs for your bath ritual.
8.3 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£30-£50
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3Brilliant Birds with North Lakes Stained Glass
at Rheged Centre Filling Station
Come join us for a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary...
15.6 milesSat 11 Jul£70
4Exhibition on Screen | David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
at Rheged Centre Filling Station
Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors...
15.6 milesSun 12 Jul
5Bowes Book Club
at Bowes Museum
Embrace curiosity and join the conversation as we explore stories that celebrate the arts, culture and creativity. Each session will showcase a hand-picked selection of objects from the collection and encourage lively discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned reader, a museum enthusiast, or looking for a new experience in an inspiring space, dive into a range of fiction, non-fiction, historical and modern explorations of change, style and empowerment through a range of perspectives. Please note: books will not be provided, so please ensure you can get one before the session. Suitable for ages 18+. £10. Booking recommended. Ticket price includes free tea or coffee. Sunday 12 July: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Please contact the learning team at if you have access requirements, so the session can be adapted to suit your needs. To reserve your place click ‘book tickets’ and select the ticket that suits you. We’ll confirm your membership when you arrive, or you can pay for a day ticket/ join as a member on the day. BOOK TICKETS
43.2 milesSun 12 Jul£10.
6Sunday@4
Monthly family friendly services rotating between St John the Baptist Tunstall, St Peter's Leck and St Wilfrid's Melling. Either a short 30-minute service or a Messy Church with crafts both finishing with refreshments. Please see The Bell for more information or contact Rev Jane Lee
48.9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
7Little Gems
at The Bistro
Little Gems School of Dance invite you to join them and defy dance gravity with a show packed full of amazing routines! We have it all in one show – disco classics, pop legends, musical memories and reimagined classics, before finally we dance through life and prove how Wicked we really are!
49.1 milesSat 11 Jul
8The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Evenings: 7.30pm Matinees: Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (including interval) Need to know: 12+, contains strong language, derogatory language prevalent to the period, and depictions of violence including gunshots. Audio Described and Captioned perf with pre-show Touch Tour : Sat 11 Jul, 2.30pm
49.5 milesSat 11 Jul
9Metal embossed heart workshop
Saturday, 11 July 2026 Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley A fun and colourful workshop creating your own metal embossed heart ornament. Click on the image to find out more.
38.1 milesSat 11 Jul
10Wearing Westwood and Sharing Stories
at Bowes Museum
Join Fashion Professors Dr Suzanne Rowland and Emma Jane Goldsmith for fun, lively narrative session s celebrating the joy of wearing Westwood. Bring your favourite pieces and photographs and share your memories of one of fashion’s most radical icons.
43.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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