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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 July Near Buckland Hollow

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 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Buckland Hollow, 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.

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DAY PARTY8Free! (worth double-checking)

DAY PARTY

at Popworld - Sheffield

Get ready for the ultimate weekend party at Popworld Sheffield! Saturdays just got a whole lot better with non-stop tunes, unbeatable deals, and all the pop anthems you can handle. Come down early and score big: Arrive before 9 PM to grab your exclusive FREE ENTRY wristband! The best part? Your wristband guarantees you free entry for the entire night, so you can come and go or stay and slay on the dancefloor without paying a penny at the door. Here's what else we lined up for you: Massive Drink Deals: Enjoy a whopping 50% OFF DRINKS from 4 PM all the way to 10 PM! Yes, that includes our fabulous cocktails and legendary Partinis. Non-Stop PARTY: Our DJs are hitting play and spinning the biggest pop hits all day and night to keep the vibes high. Grab your mates, get in early, claim your wristbands and let's make it a Saturday to remember!

22.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Enamelled Jewellery with Christine Pearson9Free! (worth double-checking)

Enamelled Jewellery with Christine Pearson

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event 10am – 1pm Learn how to apply beautiful lead-free enamel to copper, using the‘wet packing’ technique You will work with coloured enamels and learn how to use the small enamelling kiln. Firing enamel takes moments, unlike firing ceramics, giving quick results. You will make a piece of jewellery using pre-cut copper shapes, choosing to make either earrings or a pendant, You will make two pieces of finished jewellery to take home. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. Please wear covered shoes (not sandals)

22.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 202610Free! (worth double-checking)

Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 2026

at Welcome to Sheffield

2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.

22.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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