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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Preston
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 Preston, 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 Preston
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2Swta: Elevate
South West Theatre Arts (formerly The South West School of Dance) are proud to be back at Strode Theatre to present their whole school show ELEVATE.
24.3 milesSat 11 Jul£ 15.00 -
£ 18.00
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3Informal Worship Service at Combwich Church
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
10.1 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
4Informal Worship Service
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
10.8 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
5Painting Exmoor: Art Exhibition - Exmoor Events
We are delighted to support member, Richard Blackmore, with his new art exhibition taking place in Dulverton this July.
12.4 milesSat 11 Jul
6Informal Worship Service at Combwich Church
An informal service of prayer and praise. All very welcome.
12.4 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
7B-Elite Family Martial Arts
10am. Only £25 per Month. Family Classes. 3 years and above. – Allwelcome
15.3 milesSun 12 Jul£25
8Bible Study at The Hub
10.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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10Free! (worth double-checking)A Morning of Classical Music
A Morning of Classical Music Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Address High Street Wookey Hole Wells, BA5 1BS, United Kingdom A morning of classical music to celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Mary Magdalene, with local musician Lucy White and friends. Coffee, tea, and cake available in the interval. Free seating. No admission charge. Voluntary retiring collection in favour of St Mary Magdalene Church. Event held in a Church Concert Family Friendly Festival Music Patronal Festival
28 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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