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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Lings

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 Lings, 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 Lings

Worship at St Helen's1

Worship at St Helen's

at St Helen's Church

A welcoming, contemporary service with children's groups, creche area and refreshments served afterwards. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month. 'All in' worship on the third Sunday of the month for all ages

9.5 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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Religion & Spirituality

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Sheringham And Cromer Choral Society3

Sheringham And Cromer Choral Society

at Wells Maltings

Saturday, 11 July, 6.00pm Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society Directed by David Ballard Brahms (Ein Deutches Requiem), Vaughan Williams (Five Mystical Songs), Strauss (Im Abendrot) “ECHOES OF THE DIVINE” Founded in 1933, the choir has been bringing high quality choral music to North Norfolk for more than 90 years. Please note that tickets sales for this event are NOT managed by Wells Maltings. Please book your tickets through the following link: Tickets £20 (under 18’s and care-givers free) from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/ FYYC For full details visit www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.org.uk

24.5 milesSat 11 Jul£20
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Community
Sheringham And Cromer Choral Society4

Sheringham And Cromer Choral Society

at Wells next the sea Visitor Information Centre

Saturday, 11 July, 6.00pm Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society Directed by David Ballard Brahms (Ein Deutches Requiem), Vaughan Williams (Five Mystical Songs), Strauss (Im Abendrot) “ECHOES OF THE DIVINE” Founded in 1933, the choir has been bringing high quality choral music to North Norfolk for more than 90 years. Please note that tickets sales for this event are NOT managed by Wells Maltings. Please book your tickets through the following link: Tickets £20 (under 18’s and care-givers free) from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/ FYYC For full details visit www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.org.uk

24.5 milesSat 11 Jul£20
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Community
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote5

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

at Norwich Theatre Stage Two

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Norwich with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode "A Fashionable Way to Die". Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend's fashion show, but soon there's a murder that only she (or you!) can solve!

11.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Live Music: Afterburn Saturday 11th July 2026 Find out more6

Live Music: Afterburn Saturday 11th July 2026 Find out more

at Jarrold Sport

Another incredible night of Live Music at Jarrolds Letheringsett An unforgettable night of live music from a dynamic 7-piece Suffolk based rock and roll band delivering classic hits, powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an energetic rhythm section. Look forward to a fun-filled atmosphere packed with dancing, singalongs, and great vibes from start to finish.

12 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music
Live Music: Afterburn Saturday7

Live Music: Afterburn Saturday

at Jarrold Sport

Another incredible night of Live Music at Jarrolds Letheringsett An unforgettable night of live music from a dynamic 7-piece Suffolk based rock and roll band delivering classic hits, powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an energetic rhythm section. Look forward to a fun-filled atmosphere packed with dancing, singalongs, and great vibes from start to finish.

12 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music
Live Music: AfterBurn8

Live Music: AfterBurn

at Jarrold Sport

Another incredible night of Live Music at Jarrolds Letheringsett An unforgettable night of live music from a dynamic 7-piece Suffolk based rock and roll band delivering classic hits, powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an energetic rhythm section. Look forward to a fun-filled atmosphere packed with dancing, singalongs, and great vibes from start to finish.

12 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Lord Mayor's Procession Day Activities at The Halls9

Lord Mayor's Procession Day Activities at The Halls

at The Halls

Chill out at The Halls before the Procession (3pm) passes along St Andrews Street. It’s the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere at your own pace, with gentle indoor activities and performances outside to enjoy alongside a drink from our fabulous bar on the Plain – and maybe even an ice cream.

12.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
BCP Evensong at South Acre (2nd Sunday)10

BCP Evensong at South Acre (2nd Sunday)

at Saint George

Do join our monthly evening gathering at South Acre Church; one of the best small churches in England. South Acre Church is a member of the Prayer Book Society, and uses the traditional service from The Book of Common Prayer. This is a relaxed and friendly service. If you come along, you will be assured of a warm welcome.

15.1 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
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Religion & Spirituality

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