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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Pool-in-Wharfedale

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 Pool-in-Wharfedale, 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 Pool-in-Wharfedale

Classes at Yarn etc…1

Classes at Yarn etc…

at Yarn Etc

Sat 11th July – 10am – Learn to knit! A Beginners/Refreshers Knitting Workshop – Scarf or Cowl FULLY BOOKED Come join us and learn to knit! Never knitted before? No problem! Haven’t picked up those needles in years? No problem! Price: £55 Book Online Sat 11th July – 10am – Summer palace blanket – Half Day Crochet Workshop Come join us to make the most beautiful Summer palace blanket by the most amazing crochet designer and pattern writer, Janie Crow. Using yarns Price: £45 Book Online Fri 17th July – 10am – Olé Cushion Crochet Day! Intermediate/Advanced Tapestry & Mosaic Crochet Get ready to level up your crochet game with some cool tapestry and mosaic cushion techniques! Price: £55 Book Online Fri 24th July – 10am – Crochet Summer Mandala’s -Patterns and working in the round Get ready to dive into colourful mandala patterns and master the art crocheting working in the round in a chill, creative session. Price: £30 Book Online Fri 31st July – 10am – Adult & Child Learn to Crochet a Cacti Parent & child- Intro to crochet session! Join us at Yarn Etc. for a fun and interactive crochet session designed for parents and children! Price: £50 Book Online Fri 11th Sept – 10am – The Harrogate Stitch Society – Stitch & Sleuth Join us for a mystery square blanket, knit or crochet. Price is total for 3 sessions.

7.8 milesSat 11 Jul£55
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Workshops & Classes
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby2

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

at Otley Courthouse

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

2.6 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family

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Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)3

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)

at Otley Courthouse

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

2.6 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family
The Music Of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert4

The Music Of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert

at Bradford Cathedral

Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents, The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with one of the UKs leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering Whitney’s greatest hits with

8.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music
BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night5

BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night

at Bingley Arts Centre

Join us for an opening-night event for Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 with eight new plays in a day as Studio Productions proudly presents its latest ITCH scratch night, Seizure! It’s a fantastic celebration of new writing and creativity, performed by The ITCH Players – members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to share […]

9.4 milesSat 11 Jul£1
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