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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.

27–28 June Near Bristol

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 27 June to Sunday 28 June.
Picked for Bristol, 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 Bristol

Free Dr Bike health checks at Warmley Wheelers1Free! (worth double-checking)

Free Dr Bike health checks at Warmley Wheelers

at Hanham Library

Sales Ended Free Dr Bike health checks at Warmley Wheelers Today at 10:00 Warmley Wheelers Free Sold Out Dreamers (2025)- Cancelled Tomorrow at 18:00 Armadillo Café cinema Free Free Nature Art Wellbeing Workshops for Mum & Baby Friday at 09:30 and 4 more Kingswood Park Free Sold Out Selection of short films- Cancelled Friday at 18:00 Armadillo Café cinema Free Going fast Walk on the wild side: Lyde Green Saturday at 10:30 Lyde Green Community Centre Free Art and nature for wellbeing at Kingswood Park (age 18 and over) Tuesday at 10:00 and 3 more Kingswood Park Free Pucklechurch Wood maintenance days Tuesday at 10:00 and 9 more Pucklechurch Wood Free Sold Out Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway Sat 27 Jun, 09:30 Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station) Free Your voice... Yate and Cotswold Edge Sat 27 Jun, 12:00 Kingsgate Park Free Going fast Climate and Nature Emergency Standing Group /NEB film screening Mon 29 Jun, 18:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Free Free Dr Bike health checks at Warmley Wheelers Sat 4 Jul, 09:30 Warmley Wheelers Free Your voice...

3.6 milesSat 27 Jun
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Cream Tea5Free! (worth double-checking)

Cream Tea

at The Christadelphians

Step right into an afternoon of pure, comforting indulgence with us! At our cream tea, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked scones will gently lead your senses towards an array of delectable treats. Generously spread with jam and cream, these classic pastries promise to create a symphony of flavour you simply can't resist. And if that doesn't sound tempting enough, we have an assortment of delightful cakes that will pair perfectly with a cup of our hand-picked, aromatic tea or rich, robust coffee.

11.3 milesSun 28 Jun
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Coffee and chat9Free! (worth double-checking)

Coffee and chat

at Burnham Pavilion

11am-1pm Somewhere House Somerset offers “coffee and chat” sessions on the last Saturday of the month (except December). Free to attend, you are welcome to give a donation towards refreshments. A safe, warm space to socialise and meet members of the counselling and volunteer team. Contact the team on.

23 milesSat 27 Jun
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Legends of Motown10Free! (worth double-checking)

Legends of Motown

at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Celebrate all of the magical hits of Motown with UK based live tribute show Legends of Motown Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s. With stunning vocals and a powerhouse live band, this show celebrates the timeless sound of an iconic era. Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin and many more! www.legendsofmotown.uk https://facebook.com/legendsofmotownuk https://instagram.com/legendsofmotownuk https://twitter.com/motownband_uk “Legends of Motown delivered a powerful performance with stellar musicianship and contagious energy. Superb vocals, pitch-perfect harmonies, classic tunes and undeniable musical talent ensured an enjoyable atmosphere and experience for all in attendance.” - backseatmafia.com “The show is well executed with a fiery setlist - not a single seat was down by the end of the night as they had everyone dancing in the aisles.” “They had so much energy that flowed through to the audience, with amazing vocals that are perfectly accompanied by an extremely high quality band.”

38.5 milesSat 27 Jun21:30
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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