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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Cottam (Preston)

10 picks around Cottam (Preston), from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Cottam (Preston)

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 Cottam (Preston), 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 Cottam (Preston)

Collectables & Curiosities1

Collectables & 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.

8.4 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Collectables & Curiosities2

Collectables & 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.

8.4 milesSun 26 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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Kidz 4 Kidz All Stars3

Kidz 4 Kidz All Stars

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Kidz 4 Kidz community theatre company was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit group. Run completely by volunteers, Kidz 4 Kidz has offered weekly rehearsals to children aged 4 to 18 for the past 22 years. Ticket sale profit from their shows goes to helping other children in need – hence the group’s name ‘Kidz’…

9.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
Lowther's Folk Ceilidh with Blackbeards Tea Party4Free! (worth double-checking)

Lowther's Folk Ceilidh with Blackbeards Tea Party

at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes

Join us for our Ceilidhs – a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering that features high-energy folk music, along with singing, storytelling, and energetic group dancing. This event is part of the Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026. If you have already purchased a Festival Supporter Upgrade for Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026, you’re…

9.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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DanceFood & Drink
Karaoke with DJ Nathan9

Karaoke with DJ Nathan

at Popworld - Blackpool

SATURDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER From 5PM–9PM, it’s karaoke chaos with DJ Nathan! Singalong anthems, dancefloor bangers, and the kind of energy that turns “just one drink” into losing your voice by midnight. Whether you’re a shower singer, karaoke king, hen party menace, stag-do superstar, or just here for the cocktails and questionable dance moves, this one’s for you. Karaoke with DJ Nathan 2 FOR 1 Cocktails Big tunes, big laughs, messy vibes Perfect for birthdays, stags, hens & weekend chaos Bring your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to absolutely butcher your favourite songs with confidence. Early doors. Late regrets. Saturday sorted.

11.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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Live Music
Karaoke with DJ Nathan10

Karaoke with DJ Nathan

at Popworld - Blackpool

SATURDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER From 5PM–9PM, it’s karaoke chaos with DJ Nathan! Singalong anthems, dancefloor bangers, and the kind of energy that turns “just one drink” into losing your voice by midnight. Whether you’re a shower singer, karaoke king, hen party menace, stag-do superstar, or just here for the cocktails and questionable dance moves, this one’s for you. Karaoke with DJ Nathan 2 FOR 1 Cocktails Big tunes, big laughs, messy vibes Perfect for birthdays, stags, hens & weekend chaos Bring your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to absolutely butcher your favourite songs with confidence. Early doors. Late regrets. Saturday sorted.

11.3 milesSat 25 Jul18:00
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Live Music

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