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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Bolton (Bolton)

10 picks around Bolton (Bolton), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bolton (Bolton)

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 Bolton (Bolton), 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 Bolton (Bolton)

food-drink1

Food Club

at St James' Church

We are open every Saturday morning at Ash Grove Shops for anyone who needs a little extra help. Come along to see some friendly faces and collect some food to keep you going for a few days. We ask for a small donation of £2 to help cover some of our costs, but the food you receive will be worth much more than this. We welcome donations too. These can be dropped off whilst we are open on a Saturday morning. We accept long life food (e.g. tins and packets) and financial donations. We are grateful for support from New Ground, Awards for All, local churches, community organisations and many individuals.

8.1 milesSat 25 Jul10:30£2
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Food & Drink
Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard2Free! (worth double-checking)

Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard

at The Minden Suite

During the First World War, many soldiers sent beautifully embroidered postcards to loved ones back home. See some of these special postcards on display in the museum, then create and decorate your own postcard to take home. Why not write a message and send it to a family member or friend?

5.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

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Do you enjoy singing3

Do you enjoy singing

at Holy Rood Swinton

Would you like to join our Church Choir? * Traditional Hymns * Worship Songs * Three sung communion settings and occasional anthems ~ Ability to read music not essential ~ Choir practice 9.30 am on a Sunday Morning before the service begins at 10 am Interested? Contact our Organist & Choirmaster, Gary Owen, ARCO, LTCL, LLCM, using the "Get In Touch" button on this website or via Holy Rood Facebook page.

6.5 milesSun 26 Jul09:30
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Live MusicReligion & Spirituality
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All-Age Meeting for Worship

at Quaker Meeting House

You are very welcome to join this All-Age Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible.

0.8 milesSun 26 Jul
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Religion & Spirituality
Café Church at St Paul's 4pm7

Café Church at St Paul's 4pm

at St Andrew's Church

Café Church takes place at St Paul’s Church in Monton on alternate Sunday Afternoons starting at 4pm. Café Church is relaxed, informal and modern in style…and is for all ages. Please do join us if you can!

8.1 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Religion & Spirituality
Café Church at St Paul's8

Café Church at St Paul's

at St Andrew's Church

Café Church takes place at St Paul’s Church in Monton on alternate Sunday Afternoons starting at 4pm. Café Church is relaxed, informal and modern in style…and is for all ages. Please do join us if you can!

8.1 milesSun 26 Jul17:00
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Religion & Spirituality
All Age Eucharist9

All Age Eucharist

at St Laurence

All Age Eucharist with children's talk. The music at these services will generally be contemporary and led by Justin Stretch and Adam Cree (keyboard and drums). As there is no creche, please feel free to bring along soft toys for the very little ones.

9.2 milesSat 25 Jul17:00
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Religion & Spirituality
All Age Eucharist10

All Age Eucharist

at St Laurence

All Age Eucharist with children's talk. There is no congregational singing at this service. As there is no creche, please feel free to bring along soft toys for the very little ones.

9.2 milesSun 26 Jul09:00
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality

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