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Free Things This Weekend in Ley Hill

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.

10 picks around Ley Hill, from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Ley Hill

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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Ley Hill, 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 Ley Hill

Play In A Day1Free! (worth double-checking)

Play In A Day

at Museum of Enfield

10am -4pm Young people aged (12-17) will work with two professional theatre creatives to create an original performance inspired by their own stories and ideas. Location: Dugdale Arts Centre Who is it for? Young people aged 11–17 years. What to expect - A full day creative theatre workshop with two professional facilitators. - Devising an original performance using theatre, spoken word, and movement. - A live public showcase the following day. - A youth-led celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Theme “What makes Enfield home?” Participants will explore identity, culture, belonging, and community, creating a performance that reflects their experiences and perspectives. This is an opportunity for young people to share their voices and help shape how their community is seen. Whether you’re taking part, supporting someone, or coming to watch, join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of Enfield’s young people. Come and experience a brand new performance, created in just one day and shared with the community the next! Day 2 Sunday 26 July 2026

21.7 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Theatre
Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta2Free! (worth double-checking)

Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta

at Events Plateau

Join the Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta (also often called the MK Filipino Festival) on Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, for a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture! Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists. The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!

24.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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Live Music

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Little Ravers Summer edition3Free! (worth double-checking)

Little Ravers Summer edition

at Popworld

LITTLE RAVERS – SUMMER SPECIAL Get ready for the ultimate family daytime rave at Popworld Reading Saturday 25th July 2PM – 4PM Expect an afternoon packed with: Live DJ & party anthems Free foam batons Free inflatables Unlimited squash for kids 🅿 Free buggy parking Quieter chill area Licensed bar for adults Tickets Under 2s – FREE Kids – £10 Adults – £8 BONUS OFFER: Kids eat for just £1 at Slug & Lettuce Riverside or Slug & Lettuce Friar Street when dining with an adult. Perfect for toddlers, young kids, parents, and anyone who loves a family-friendly disco atmosphere #LittleRavers #SummerSpecial #ReadingEvents #FamilyRave #KidsParty #PopworldReading #ThingsToDoInReading

24.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
Yorkshire - Tough Mudder UK - Mud and Obstacle Course Run4Free! (worth double-checking)

Yorkshire - Tough Mudder UK - Mud and Obstacle Course Run

at Tough Mudder West London

Tough Mudder Yorkshire at Broughton Hall isn’t just tough, it’s the muddiest course on the calendar. Winding through untouched terrain, woodland slogs, and leg-screaming hills, it delivers ankle-deep sludge, scenic suffering, and a healthy dose of northern grit. Set in the grounds of a grand Georgian estate, it’s as brutal as it is beautiful. Easily accessible from northern cities, but once you’re out there, it’ll test you every step of the way.

16.5 milesSun 26 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
Drink, Death & Debauchery Walking Tour5Free! (worth double-checking)

Drink, Death & Debauchery Walking Tour

at Foundling Museum

This guided walking tour takes in the colourful history of London’s West End around St Giles, Seven Dials and Covent Garden. Learn about the notorious gin craze of the 18th century, the history behind William Hogarth’s famous Gin Lane, gallows, plague pits and prostitution. Meet at the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road to be guided from Denmark Street to Holborn, ending at the Foundling Museum where you can see some more famous Hogarth paintings.

23.4 milesSun 26 Jul
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History & Heritage
community7Free! (worth double-checking)

Repair & Reuse Fair

at Roxeth Library

Hosted by Harrow in partnership with Victoria Hall, TRAID, LOANHOOD, and The Restart Project we are encouraging residents to fall in love with their favourite items all over again.

14 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Fire & Security Matters Awards 20268Free! (worth double-checking)

Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026

at Ricoh Arena, Coventry

The Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026 Event: The Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026 Date: 2nd July 2026 Time: 18:45-01:00 Location: Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Ln, Coventry CV6 6GE The Fire & Security Matters Awards celebrate innovation and ac

15 milesSun 26 Jul
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Community
Fi.Fest9Free! (worth double-checking)

Fi.Fest

at Windsor High Street

Experience Fi.Fest: a feel good family-friendly summer music festival in Fifield, perfectly placed between Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. Join…

15.8 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Tales Big Day Out10Free! (worth double-checking)

Tales Big Day Out

at Chickenshed

Big Day Out offers a variety of Big activities and even Bigger shows throughout the building and garden. In this Big Day Out the whole building becomes your playground, with fun round every corner.

19.1 milesSat 25 Jul13:50
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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