1Free! (worth double-checking)Organ Festival 2026 - Chipping St Bartholomew
Organ recital performed by Paul Warren
8.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Clitheroe
10 picks around Clitheroe, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Clitheroe
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 Clitheroe, 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 Clitheroe
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR
Sat 25 & Sun 26 July 2026 / 2:00pm & 7pm Start Darwen Library Theatre
8.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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3Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR
Sat 25 & Sun 26 July 2026 / 2:00pm & 7pm Start Darwen Library Theatre
8.7 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
4Mass at St Mary Magdalen's
at St Andrew's Church Accrington
Join St Mary Magdalen's congregation for a quiet early morning celebration of the Mass
7.8 milesSun 26 Jul08:00
5Food Club
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.
11.5 milesSat 25 Jul10:30£2
6Councillors' Surgeries
We run a free film night upstairs in the Pyramid Room on the last Friday of every month from 7pm . Snacks and refreshments are provided and you do not need to book in advance to attend - just show up on the day. Donations to help with our running costs are greatly appreciated, but are not at all compulsory. We try to show a wide variety of films from all over the world, both classics and contemporary releases, but always with a theme we feel relevant to our religion and ethos of equality for all, or relevant to contemporary social issues. Though the films we show often cover serious topics, our film nights are always laid back and we encourage anyone to attend - our main aim is to bring people together for an inexpensive evening all can enjoy. The film for this month will be the amazing 20th Century Women (2016), directed by Mike Mills. Join us from 7pm on Friday 25th July to see it with us. Please see the schedule below for our film listings for to July-November 2025.
12.3 milesSat 25 Jul
7Family Cinema: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet
Best friends Ralph and Vanellope face a new challenge when Vanellope’s arcade game, Sugar Rush, breaks down. To save it from being unplugged, they travel through the arcade’s newly installed Wi-Fi router into the vast, fast-paced world of the Internet. Overwhelmed by online world Ralph and Vanellope search for a rare replacement part on eBay. The adventure tests their friendship, teaching them that true friendship means supporting each other’s growth – even when it means letting go and embracing change.
23.2 milesSat 25 Jul
8Collectables & Curiosities
at Lytham Hall
Sunday 26th July 2026 Join us on Sunday 26th July for a special fundraising event in support of Lytham Hall restoration project. Our marquee will be located on the North Lawn, packed with an exciting selection of treasures including: Crockery & pottery China figurines Pewter items Memorabilia Fancy goods and much more! With bargains galore, you're sure to find something special while helping a great cause. As an added attraction, a number of classic cars will be stopping by for a few hours as part of their journey via Maghull, Merseyside, making this a fantastic day out for collectors, enthusiasts, and families alike. Sunday 26th July 10:30am – 3:00pm North Lawn Marquee Please come along, support Lytham Hall.
24.9 milesSun 26 Jul
9Collectables & Curiosities
at Lytham Hall
Sunday 26th July 2026 Join us on Sunday 26th July for a special fundraising event in support of Lytham Hall restoration project. Our marquee will be located on the North Lawn, packed with an exciting selection of treasures including: Crockery & pottery China figurines Pewter items Memorabilia Fancy goods and much more! With bargains galore, you're sure to find something special while helping a great cause. As an added attraction, a number of classic cars will be stopping by for a few hours as part of their journey via Maghull, Merseyside, making this a fantastic day out for collectors, enthusiasts, and families alike. Sunday 26th July 10:30am – 3:00pm North Lawn Marquee Please come along, support Lytham Hall.
24.9 milesSun 26 Jul11:30
10Free! (worth double-checking)Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard
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?
19.4 milesSun 26 Jul
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