1Golden Pen Sutra Writing
11.8 milesSun 12 Jul
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near St Ann's
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 St Ann's, 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 St Ann's
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2Hillfort Under Attack: The Burnswark VR Experience
A HILLFORT AWAKENS TO THE MIGHT OF ROME Introducing a first -of-its-kind immersive experience- a cinematic recreation of a Roman assault on the native hill fort of Burnswark, where silence fell harder than swords. Through cutting-edge visuals, atmospheric sound and haunting storytelling, witness one of the most significant and sobering moments on Scotland’s ancient frontier. […]
39 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
44.4 milesSun 12 Jul£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
4Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
44.4 milesSun 12 Jul20:00£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
5Landscape Offerings | Art Exhibit
Landscape Offerings - 3 April – 12 July 2026 — an evocative art exhibition by Georgie Fay and Jenny Jubb, inspired by archaeology, memory, and the Scottish Borders landscape.
39 milesSun 12 Jul
6Brilliant 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...
48.4 milesSat 11 Jul£70
7Exhibition 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...
48.4 milesSun 12 Jul
8FUN @ 4
at St Paul's Church, Macclesfield
Free Family Fun. Themed crafts, hunt/game, short bible story and light dinner at the end.
27.9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
9Bath Salts and Body Scrub
at Ridge Retreat Fitness and Wellbeing
Create your own aromatic bath salts and body scrubs in this relaxing workshop.
34.2 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£30-£50
10Bath 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.
34.2 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£30-£50
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