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Free Things This Weekend

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

11–12 April Near London

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 11 April to Sunday 12 April.
Picked for London, 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 London

community1Free! (worth double-checking)

Finissage of Micromania

at Rise Art

Closing Reception Sat, Apr 11 from 6:00 – 8:00pm EDT Join us for the finissage of Micromania in Maastricht, Hondstraat 1A. Every one is welcome. Micromania brings together 80+ international artists under one roof: A collection of miniature scaled artworks, no larger than 10x10(x10)cm. Curated by Liminal Gallery Margate & Kalkman Gallery Maastricht. Shown in Maastricht during the TEFAF period.

0.6 milesSat 11 Apr
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Community
community2Free! (worth double-checking)

Bethlem History Walk 39

at Bethlem Gallery

Share this event Bethlem History Walk Saturday 11 April 2026 Bethlem Gallery and Museum of the Mind11am-12pm Buy Tickets Here What was here before? Join Bethlem Gallery and the Museum of the Mind for an invigorating walk around the stunning grounds of the Bethlem Royal Hospital. On this walk we will be asking ‘What was […]

9.7 milesSat 11 Apr
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Community
THE SAVOY3Free! (worth double-checking)

THE SAVOY

at Fitness Gallery

For over 135 years, The Savoy has drawn people in with its original attitude and characterful service. Indulgent, enduring, and known for a signature dash of eccentricity. Welcome to the height of glamorous hospitality, perfectly placed for experiencing the best of London.

0.4 milesSat 11 Apr
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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage
community4Free! (worth double-checking)

Jacaranda Books Online

at Jacaranda Books

Diverse, inclusive literature from the award-winning independent, Black-owned publisher Jacaranda Books. Shop for literary and commercial fiction, non-fiction, poetry and YA. Home of #TwentyIn2020 for Black British writers. Home of A Quick Ting On for Black British Culture.

0.9 milesSat 11 Apr10:00
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Community
Our Place Baby and Toddler Group6Free! (worth double-checking)

Our Place Baby and Toddler Group

at St James Church

Our Place Toddler group is a babies and toddlers group for children with additional needs. It’s a safe place for parents to meet and children to play… for free! Join us on Monday mornings from 9.30am term time.

10 milesSun 12 Apr10:15
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Children & FamilyCommunity
JIM’s Café7Free! (worth double-checking)

JIM’s Café

at St James Church

We are a free service offering advice for the community & we have free refreshments! We have access to online service and can assist in form filling.

10 milesSun 12 Apr10:15
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Food & DrinkCommunity

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