1Classic Ibiza
Designed for people of all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents, Classic Ibiza is a feel-good night of great music, good food and dancing on the banks of the River Derwent. This is stately house music.
1.3 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Calton Lees
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 Calton Lees, 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 Calton Lees
12Classic Ibiza
Designed for people of all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents, Classic Ibiza is a feel-good night of great music, good food and dancing on the banks of the River Derwent. This is stately house music.
7.2 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
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3RYA Level 1&2 Keelboat Sailing Course July » Day 1
This event is part of the RYA Level 1&2 Keelboat Sailing Course July group. Click here to book
9.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:15
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5Worship Together - all-age worship
Every second Sunday of the month Our most informal and interactive service, using the screen in church, though orders of service are available for those who wish. Although we don't have many children, families are always welcome, and we don't mind at all if the children are noisy. There are toys available for preschool children.
9.6 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
6Beginners Spanish Class
� Beginners 1 – Absolute Beginners! � Kick-start your Spanish with this Intensive Course designed to get you speaking fast! �� Join me face-to-face at Kingsley Holt Centre (ST10 2BQ) for a fun, friendly and super-practical course over two consecutive Saturdays: � 4th & 11th July � 3:00pm to 6:30pm � £129pp What’s included: � 2 x intensive lessons � Physical worksheets � Word cards � Access to exclusive online interactive material for a year Contact Laura – or Spaces are limited! grab your spot today and start your Spanish adventure with Spanish for Fun in the Staffordshire Moorlands!
20 milesSat 11 Jul£129
7Sip and Sounds with Jude Rees (Groucho's Bar)
at Benson Studios of Theatre Arts
Join us for our Sip & Sounds series of acoustic music nights, offering up close and unplugged performances in Groucho’s Bar at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Tickets should be booked in advance to guarantee entry. Kick-start your weekend with an ice cold drink and a stripped-back soundtrack.
18 milesSat 11 Jul£5.00
8Japan Fest 2026
at Visit Derby
Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of Japanese culture and fun at Japan Fest Derby, where Derby’s QUAD turns into a vibrant celebration of all things Japan. Think bustling stall holders serving up delicious food, quirky crafts and unique finds alongside hands-on cultural activities that make the day feel like a mini adventure through the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto.
20.6 milesSat 11 Jul£20
9Faces and Places – Exhibition
at Artcore
A photographic journey through Derby and Osnabrück, Faces and Places captures the people, streets, cafés, public spaces, and fleeting moments that shape the everyday life of the two twinned cities. Through portraits and observations of urban life, the exhibition reflects on familiarity, cultural connection, and the subtle relationships between people and place.
21 milesSat 11 Jul
10Workshop: Creative Free Machine Stitching
Develop your free machine embroidery and make a creative stitch design with lots of inspirations, support and even cake to fuel your creativity
10.5 milesSun 12 Jul£75.00
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