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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Orrell

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

25–26 July Near Orrell

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 Orrell, 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.

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All Age Eucharist3

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.

8.9 milesSat 25 Jul17:00
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
All Age Eucharist4

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.

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

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