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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Thornton (Bradford)

10 picks around Thornton (Bradford), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Thornton (Bradford)

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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Thornton (Bradford), 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 Thornton (Bradford)

Family Cinema: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet1

Family Cinema: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet

at Bingley Arts Centre

Best friends Ralph and Vanellope face a new challenge when Vanellope’s arcade game, Sugar Rush, breaks down. To save it from being unplugged, they travel through the arcade’s newly installed Wi-Fi router into the vast, fast-paced world of the Internet. Overwhelmed by online world Ralph and Vanellope search for a rare replacement part on eBay. The adventure tests their friendship, teaching them that true friendship means supporting each other’s growth – even when it means letting go and embracing change.

3.9 milesSat 25 Jul£2.50
Local gemSee the details→
Children & FamilyCinema
The Italian Job2

The Italian Job

at Worth Valley Railway

Inspired by the classic Italian antipasto, your platter is served at your table and features a delicious selection of cured meats, cheeses, olives, breads and Mediterranean accompaniments, perfectly paired with unlimited tea and coffee as the Yorkshire countryside rolls by.

4.4 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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Summer Makers’ Fair10Free! (worth double-checking)

Summer Makers’ Fair

at Ilkley Solar Gallery

Calling all art lovers and craft enthusiasts! Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be filled with makers’ stalls selling a wide range of beautiful handmade items. Step into the charming courtyard and browse a vibrant collection of stalls showcasing … More Info & Apply

9.4 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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