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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Turton Heights

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 Turton Heights, 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 Turton Heights

Aiming High1

Aiming High

at The Met

Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people. It is an accessible and fun workshop run by highly qualified practitioners.

7 milesSat 11 Jul£44.00
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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.

7.9 milesSat 11 Jul18:00
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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.

7.9 milesSun 12 Jul10:00
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Religion & Spirituality
Tajweed and Quran Class5

Tajweed and Quran Class

at Lammack Prayer Room

Join us for Tajweed and Quran Class on July 11, 2026. Engage with inspiration, learning, and community building. Stay connected with us at Lammack Prayer Room for more opportunities to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with like-minded individuals...

8.4 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;10

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;

at St Andrew's Church

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton; Saturday 11th July 2026 Occurring for 2 hours, 15 mins Venue St Paul's Church Monton Address Egerton Road MONTON, Eccles M30 9LR, M30 9LR, United Kingdom Please join us for a fun afternoon at St Paul's Church in Monton on Saturday, 11th July 2026! The event is on from 2pm - 4:15pm with the doors opening at 1:45pm. Bring your Teddies! Come on the Paw Hunt, Rap with Bramble The Teddy who loves to sing and hear his story! Small snack box provided for your picnic! Fantastic ABBA Duo, Monton Green Primary School Choir, Games, Quizzes and much more! Booking essential; please use the QR Code on the poster or email: [email protected] ~ all proceeds are for Salford Foodbank and church community outreach. Event held in a Church Choir Event held in a Community Space Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Singing

11.9 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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