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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Cressbrook

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 Cressbrook, 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 Cressbrook

Classic Ibiza1

Classic Ibiza

at Chatsworth House

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.

5.7 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
Local gemSee the details
Community
religion-spirituality2

Worship Together - all-age worship

at St Barnabas Church

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.

5.2 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
CuratedSee the details
Religion & Spirituality

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Have You Seen This Man3

Have You Seen This Man

at Pavilion Arts Centre

All is not what it seems with Chef Bertand.A story of intrigue and haggis! Character clowning at its best! Jan Brennan's Toffee-Nosed Theatre returns to Buxton in true Olympian fashion - after four years.

7.3 milesSun 12 Jul17:30
CuratedSee the details
Community
Beginners Spanish Class5

Beginners Spanish Class

at Kingsley Holt Centre

� 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!

18.9 milesSat 11 Jul£129
Local gemSee the details
Workshops & Classes
Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies6

Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies

at The Plaza

Swingin’ at the Movies Join Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats big band for an evening of movie magic as we head back to the heyday of the Plaza with themes and songs made famous on the silver screen. Including classics from the Cotton Club, James Bond and the Pink Panther, as well as more recent favourites from Austin Powers, When Harry Met Sally and the Incredibles. With two fantastic vocalists there’ll be hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland, bringing back the sounds of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats is a 20-piece big band based in Lymm, Cheshire, and they perform regularly at venues around the North West. Buy Tickets

20.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Fused Glass Workshop7Free! (worth double-checking)

Fused Glass Workshop

at Stoke-on-Trent City Centre

11am to 1pm Admission: £5 In these workshops by Paula Andrews, there will be opportunities to create Fused Glass artworks inspired by Nature, Colour and the Seasons. There are lots of projects to choose from including freestanding panels as well as dishes and tea lights. Each project is individually priced and payable on the day. Prices range from £10 to £40. Workshops are suitable for all abilities.

23.9 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details
Workshops & Classes
The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)9Free! (worth double-checking)

The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)

at Saeed Ahmed

The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.

24.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Arts & Culture
Classic Ibiza10

Classic Ibiza

at Chatsworth Tailors

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.

12.4 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
Local gemSee the details
Community

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