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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

11–12 July Near Talladale

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 Talladale, 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 4 picks near Talladale

Saucony London 10k

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Saucony London 10k

at Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition

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11.8 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Sports & Fitness

Movie Night - Unsung Hero

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Movie Night - Unsung Hero

at Trinity Church

TUCKSHOP & ICE CREAM AVAILABLE

48.7 milesSun 12 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Cinema

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Fused Glass Suncatcher Class

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Fused Glass Suncatcher Class

at This is nook

Saturday 11th July - 10am Create your very own sun catcher with Dizzy Glass. Full Details and Book Here

49.1 milesSat 11 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Workshops & Classes

Gary Faulds – Panic at the Midlife Disco

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Gary Faulds – Panic at the Midlife Disco

A comedy show by Gary Faulds titled 'Panic at the Midlife Disco'.

49.5 milesSat 11 Jul

Local gemSee the details→

Comedy

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