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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Owmby-by-Spital

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 Owmby-by-Spital, 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 Owmby-by-Spital

Sunday School1Free! (worth double-checking)

Sunday School

at St Peter and St Paul's Church

Learn about Jesus with a story from the Bible, a break for juice and biscuits, followed by games and crafts, painting, quizzes, colouring, card making, decorations and more.

0.1 milesSun 12 Jul12:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community
IBCC Artisan Food & Drink Fayre2

IBCC Artisan Food & Drink Fayre

at Chadwick Centre

Join us at the IBCC, on Saturday 12th July for a vibrant Food, Drink & Craft Fayre celebrating the very best in artisan produce, handmade crafts, and independent makers hosted by Street Food Socials Lincolnshire.

11.2 milesSun 12 Jul£3
Local gemSee the details→
Food & DrinkMarkets & Fairs

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Open Day

at The Trolleybus Museum

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm. What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions . We'll also be running an accessible trolleybus and/or motorbus, subject to availability. Getting to the Museum : (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found here . justgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here . Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

20.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community
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Atkinson Lorries

at The Trolleybus Museum

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm. What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions plus a display of classic Atkinson lorries. We'll also be running an accessible trolleybus and/or motorbus, subject to availability. Getting to the Museum : (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found here . justgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here . Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

20.3 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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