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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Doveridge

10 picks around Doveridge, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Doveridge

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 Doveridge, 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 Doveridge

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel1

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel

at Colton Church

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue Blithfield - St.Leonard Address Off Lea Lane, Blithfield Rugeley, WS15 3NL, United Kingdom Let's talk about the book of the prophet Joel. Just read the book and then join us to share observations and questions, 'book club' style. Although we have called it a club, there is no membership list and no subscription fee. The 'club' is whoever gathers on the day to talk about this month's book from the scriptures. Contact the Rev'd Mark Davys for more details ( or ). View attachment

9.5 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel4

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel

at St Stephen's Church

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue Blithfield - St.Leonard Address Off Lea Lane, Blithfield Rugeley, WS15 3NL, United Kingdom Let's talk about the book of the prophet Joel. Just read the book and then join us to share observations and questions, 'book club' style. Although we have called it a club, there is no membership list and no subscription fee. The 'club' is whoever gathers on the day to talk about this month's book from the scriptures. Contact the Rev'd Mark Davys for more details ( or ). View attachment

10.4 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel5

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel

at St Michael and All Angels' Church Colwich

Benefice Bible Book Club: July 2026 - Joel Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue Blithfield - St.Leonard Address Off Lea Lane, Blithfield Rugeley, WS15 3NL, United Kingdom Let's talk about the book of the prophet Joel. Just read the book and then join us to share observations and questions, 'book club' style. Although we have called it a club, there is no membership list and no subscription fee. The 'club' is whoever gathers on the day to talk about this month's book from the scriptures. Contact the Rev'd Mark Davys for more details ( or ). View attachment

10.5 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Summer Sunday6

Summer Sunday

at Jubilee Church Derby

I Am The Bread Of Life This week we'll have an 'open table' service with activities that will bring us together as a whole church family, with extra provision for our youngest members. We'll have activities, worship, hear from God's word and pray together. Join us for what promises to be an interactive and encouraging service. Our theme this week is I Am The Bread Of Life Summer at Jubilee – Summer SundaysSunday 26th July sees the first of our Summer Sundays at Jubilee. This means we will have slightly shorter meetings (10.30am – 11.30am) and that there won't be any children's work (FROG Club) or creche. Please do thank and encourage our children's teams as they have faithfully served us so well this year and deserve a well-earned break! To help us all engage with services over the summer, we'll be alternating our service formats between a shorter standard service, which will include our children and youth, and a more interactive service with activities, worship, a short talk and prayer response together as a family. This summer we're going to be looking at some of the 'I Am' statements Jesus made in the gospels and we'll be hearing from some new and returning speakers. Our hope and prayer is that as we discover more about Jesus this summer, we'll be shaped more into His likeness and bring the good news to those around us, whatever our age.

14.6 milesSun 26 Jul11:30
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Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding7

Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding

at The Mug Tug Ashore

Introduction to Clay & Potters Wheel Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist? Join us for a 3-hour pottery adventure where you'll spin, shape, and sculpt your own masterpieces! Whether you're a total newbie or just need a refresher, this workshop is perfect for you.

11.1 milesSun 26 Jul11:00£80.00
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Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding8

Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding

at The Mug Tug Ashore

Introduction to Clay & Potters Wheel Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist? Join us for a 3-hour pottery adventure where you'll spin, shape, and sculpt your own masterpieces! Whether you're a total newbie or just need a refresher, this workshop is perfect for you.

11.1 milesSun 26 Jul15:00£80.00
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The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (July)9

The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (July)

at Visit Derby

From 12-1pm there will be a facilitated one hour session designed for beginners and from 2-4pm there will be an unfacilitated intermediate session designed for those with experience of life drawing. Materials will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own materials should they choose to.

14.7 milesSat 25 Jul£10
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Arts & Culture
Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz10

Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz

at No28 Belper

Yvonne Barrie Quintet : Vocal Jazz with a Twist! Bruce Hunnisett – Saxophones; Nathaniel Coxon – Piano; Tom Dring – Bass; Sam Vickers – Drums Following a sold out performance earlier in the year, the YBQ returns to No28 on the 3rd July. With their unique take on jazz standards as well as some more […]

16.7 milesSun 26 Jul£16.00
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