100 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the UK

Rainy days in the UK aren’t rare; in fact, it was only a few days ago that we were getting reports that it had rained every single day of the year somewhere.

So if you are looking for something different to do on a rainy day other than doomscrolling or staring out the window, then here are 100 genuinely decent things you can do when the weather turns grey.

Rainy Day Things to Do at Home

1. Rearrange your books by colour.
2. Make a proper hot chocolate (whipped cream optional but encouraged).
3. Bake something simple: scones, banana bread, traybake.
4. Start a 30-day photo challenge.
5. Declutter one drawer. Just one.
6. Light a candle at 2 pm for no reason.
7. Create a “rainy day” playlist.
8. Write a letter you’ll never send.
9. Do a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, Sudoku).
10. Finally, print your favourite photos.
11. Start a comfort rewatch.
12. Try a YouTube yoga session.
13. Deep clean your kettle and feel wildly accomplished.
14. Make a reading nook.
15. Journal without prompts; just a brain dump.
16. Paint your nails a bold colour.
17. Try a new soup recipe.
18. Reorganise your wardrobe by outfit, not category.
19. Make a vision board (digital or paper).
20. Tidy your phone photos.
21. Watch the rain with a cup of tea and no distractions.
22. Make a list of places you’d like to visit in the UK.
23. Try a new board game solo.
24. Start learning a language on Duolingo.
25. Plan a future picnic for when the sun returns.

Rainy Day Things to Do in Your Town

26. Visit your local library and borrow something random.
27. Try an independent café you’ve never been to.
28. Wander around a garden centre (they’re elite in the rain).
29. Explore a museum you’ve ignored for years.
30. Go charity shop browsing with a £5 budget.
31. Visit a local indoor market.
32. Take photos of rain reflections in puddles.
33. Spend an hour in a bookshop.
34. Try indoor mini golf.
35. Visit a pottery painting café.
36. Go to a matinee theatre showing.
37. Try an indoor climbing wall.
38. Sit in your car somewhere scenic and watch the rain.
39. Visit a National Trust property with a café stop.
40. Take the bus to a nearby town just to wander.
41. Find the biggest second-hand shop in your postcode.
42. Try a new bakery.
43. Visit a local art gallery.
44. Go to an arcade.
45. Pop into a local history centre.

Low-Energy Rainy Day Ideas

46. Listen to a podcast under a blanket.
47. Watch comfort TV guilt-free.
48. Reorganise one shelf.
49. Stretch for ten minutes.
50. Make toast and call it a meal.
51. Sit by a window and people-watch.
52. Do a skincare reset.
53. Sort through your handbag.
54. Write tomorrow’s to-do list.
55. Have an early shower and fresh pyjamas.
56. Start a simple colouring book.
57. Make a cup of tea and drink it slowly.
58. Watch a documentary.
59. Reply to one overdue message.
60. Order your weekly shop.
61. Do a five-minute tidy.
62. Revisit an old playlist.
63. Clean your make-up brushes.
64. Write down five tiny wins.
65. Just rest.

Rainy Day Creative Ideas

66. Start a scrapbook.
67. Try watercolour painting.
68. Knit or crochet something tiny.
69. Write short stories set in your town.
70. Create a zine.
71. Try lino printing.
72. Design your dream café menu.
73. Learn basic calligraphy.
74. Try photography indoors.
75. Create a mood board for your home.
76. Start a blog post you’ve been thinking about.
77. Draw your street from memory.
78. Upcycle something.
79. Start a “100 ideas” list.
80. Make your own bookmarks.
81. Record voice notes about your week.
82. Try a new recipe purely for fun.
83. Rearrange a room.
84. Create a comfort box.
85. Write a gratitude list that isn’t cringe.

With Friends or Family

86. Host a board game night.
87. Have a bake-off challenge.
88. Create a movie marathon theme.
89. Do a pub quiz at home.
90. Cook a meal together.
91. Try a murder mystery game.
92. Build a blanket fort (adults allowed).
93. Have a themed snack night.
94. Swap books.
95. Start a shared playlist.
96. Visit an indoor bowling alley.
97. Do a charity shop challenge.
98. Have a rainy photo walk.
99. Try a new coffee shop crawl.
100. Make plans for your next sunny day adventure.

Final Thoughts

Rainy days in the UK don’t have to mean wasted days. Sometimes they’re an excuse to slow down, curl up somewhere warm, or romanticise your own living room.

Save this list for the next time the forecast looks dramatic, which, let’s be honest, will probably be tomorrow.

What’s your favourite thing to do when it’s raining?

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