1FUN @ 4
at St Paul's Church, Macclesfield
Free Family Fun. Themed crafts, hunt/game, short bible story and light dinner at the end.
7.9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Abbotrule
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 Abbotrule, 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 Abbotrule
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2Hillfort Under Attack: The Burnswark VR Experience
A HILLFORT AWAKENS TO THE MIGHT OF ROME Introducing a first -of-its-kind immersive experience- a cinematic recreation of a Roman assault on the native hill fort of Burnswark, where silence fell harder than swords. Through cutting-edge visuals, atmospheric sound and haunting storytelling, witness one of the most significant and sobering moments on Scotland’s ancient frontier. […]
13.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Landscape Offerings | Art Exhibit
Landscape Offerings - 3 April – 12 July 2026 — an evocative art exhibition by Georgie Fay and Jenny Jubb, inspired by archaeology, memory, and the Scottish Borders landscape.
13.6 milesSun 12 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Roman Toys & Games with Marcus the Medicus
Come and discover the toys that Roman children played with, in the company of the famous Marcus the Medicus
13.6 milesSat 11 Jul
5Golden Pen Sutra Writing
24 milesSun 12 Jul
6Zog
at Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh
Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre presents Zog"I'm not braggin' but I'm a dragon"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
43.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
7Zog
at Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh
Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre presents Zog"I'm not braggin' but I'm a dragon"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
43.5 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
8Free! (worth double-checking)Jabberwocky: Character Creation
at Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
This informal Make & Meet workshop is part of the latest Burr of Berwick Film Library Jabberwocky: The Internet and Creative Freedom. The Film Library includes an interactive exhibition of games and opportunities to follow online rabbit-holes, alongside workshops that will help you reclaim the internet as a creative space for self-expression.
34.6 milesSat 11 Jul
9Guy Peploe Lecture | The Scottish Colourists & wider circle
Step into the world of the Scottish Colourists with Guy Peploe, grandson of S.J. Peploe and one of the foremost authorities on this remarkable group of artists. Drawing on a lifetime immersed in their paintings, stories and legacy, Guy will bring to life the friendships, rivalries, travels and creative exchanges that shaped one of the most exciting chapters in Scottish art.
44.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:15
10Little Gems
at The Bistro
Little Gems School of Dance invite you to join them and defy dance gravity with a show packed full of amazing routines! We have it all in one show – disco classics, pop legends, musical memories and reimagined classics, before finally we dance through life and prove how Wicked we really are!
49.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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