What is there to do in Rimini when it rains? A lot more than you might think!

We know rainy days are not what you hope for during a holiday at the seaside, especially if you have children with you. But never fear! At the Club Family Hotel Village Rimini, we can recommend plenty of fun activities even when the sun isn’t shining, so your holiday will always be stress-free and full of adventure!

Museums to explore: dive into Rimini’s history...

Let’s begin with a fascinating cultural option which we’re sure will enrich your holiday: Rimini’s City Museums.

Rimini has no less than nine museums but, today, we invite you to visit the Luigi Tonini City Museum, perhaps saving the others to be explored on a sunny day. The Museum is located in the middle of the historic centre, housed in an old 18th-century building which was once a Capuchin monastery.

As Rimini’s civic museum, it retraces a millennia-old journey beginning with a primitive man on the beach and continuing through art and archaeology. Among its unique exhibits, some of the most notable are the surgical instruments of a 3rd-century doctor and a rare glass panel from his home which is displayed outside the Museum. In the picture gallery, you can admire the 14th-century masterpieces of the School of Rimini, inspired by Giotto, and works by artists such as Bellini and Ghirlandaio. Masters like Guido Cagnacci and Guercino then represent the 17th century. Finally, there is a space dedicated to the graphic production of René Gruau, a 20th-century illustrator from Rimini, some of whose works you are sure to recognise.

The Domus del Chirurgo, whose instruments can be seen in Museum, is situated in the adjacent Piazza Ferrari, a genuine archaeological site retracing a journey through 2000 years of the city’s history. In addition to the Domus del Chirurgo, this site of ancient Ariminum (Rimini’s Roman name) includes other testimonies such as a clinic, or taberna medica, a study and even a room for short stays. Following a fire which destroyed the timber parts of the house but preserved the mosaics and furnishings, now clearly visible, the area underwent construction of a palatial building in the 5th-6th-century followed by a medieval necropolis, homes and religious complexes. This historical treasure has survived intact and can now be visited, given the site’s value, in a fully covered exhibition path preserving it for future generations.

The Museum and the Domus del Chirurgo share an entrance and a single ticket, so it won’t cost you any extra to explore Rimini’s history through the various Roman and medieval artefacts. You can discover the ancient origins of the city of ‘Ariminum’ and better understand its logistical importance since the time of the Roman Empire.

To immerse yourself in fun indoors: swimming pool, shopping, cinema and bowling

A rainy day doesn’t mean the fun has to stop, even outside the Club Family Hotel Village Rimini! A few minutes from the Hotel, you’ll find a variety of options for spending a day packed with activities to engage the whole family. If your children love swimming, the Viserba municipal swimming pool, just 8 minutes from the Hotel, is the perfect place to challenge one another to a freestyle race in the half-Olympic pool or have fun together in the teaching and fitness pools. Taking a dip is always a great idea, even when the weather’s not great!

For those who are keener on shopping, the Romagna Shopping Valley in Savignano, just 14 minutes’ drive away, is the ideal place for a day of shopping. You’ll find everything here, from big clothing brands like Zara and H&M to homeware shops like Maison Du Monde. And after a spot of shopping, why not treat yourselves to a family film at UCI Cinemas, with no less than 12 screens ready to welcome you for some relaxation and entertainment?

Finally, if you feel like ‘striking out’, Bowling Seventies in Cerasolo Rimini, just 18 km from the Hotel, offers 9 lanes for testing your skills. Even little people can have fun here with the Short Bowling lane exclusively for children, while you play one another in a game of pool or on the numerous games in the dedicated area. An excellent option for having fun together, with a dash of healthy competition!

Care and relaxation at the Club Family Hotel Rimini Village

Finally, if you prefer to stay at the Hotel, no problem! Your children can have fun with our entertainment team in the indoor play area while you relax. Even our smallest guests are in safe hands with our Nanny School childminders, here to take care of them with love and attention. What about parents? You can take the opportunity to enjoy some well-earned chill-out time!

Whether you choose to explore the city, have a game of bowling or simply relax at the Hotel, boredom has no place in Rimini, even when it rains!
Here, every moment of your holiday can turn into an adventure to remember.