1Presidents course North East
8 milesSat 11 Jul
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Hagginton Hill
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 Hagginton Hill, 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 Hagginton Hill
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2Across The Universe
Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles' "studio years" 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans. The music recorded by the Beatles from 1966-1970 represents some of the most ground-breaking strides in popular music history, in terms of songwriting ingenuity, recording techniques and the establishing of different musical genres within pop music. Many of these innovative recordings were never intended to be recreated live. Now in homage to this sensationally creative period in The Beatles' career, Across the Universe brings these recordings to life with stunning detail and accuracy. No wigs, no costumes. Across the Universe's intention is musical authenticity, assisted by world class orchestrations from live strings and brass.
29.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Sunday
Sunday 12th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline David Arnold Opener Sally-Ann Fellows Support Josh Nicholls & Dewi Thomas Compere Lynsey Smart Book Tickets Sunday 19th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Mimi Opener Lori Smith Support Eliott Milner Support Eliza Fraser Compere Joe Capper Book Tickets Sunday 26th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Louise Leigh Opener Jake Baker Support Ben Docs Support Eloise Dale Compere Ben Treloar Book Tickets ×
40.6 milesSun 12 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Event : Celebration of Nature
at St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.
39.6 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
5Free! (worth double-checking)Event : Celebration of Nature
Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.
40.2 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
6Cardiff Ardwyn Singers perform Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert
at The Gate
Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and Soprano Claire Watkins Join the Cardiff Ardwyn Singers for a performance of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert - a striking mix of jazz, gospel and choral music. Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and soprano Claire Watkins, this concert brings together the energy of big band jazz with the power and scale of a full choir in one of Ellington’s most celebrated works.
43.7 milesSat 11 Jul
7Rush Hat Workshop
at Hwb y Gors
£60 Spend a day learning traditional rush-work techniques to make your own made-to-measure hat! Join Jane Claricoats for a Rush Hat Workshop where you'll dive...
40.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£60
8Zoom Evensong
We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.
41.4 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
9Zoom Evensong
We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.
42.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
10Zoom Evensong
We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.
48.1 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
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