1Free! (worth double-checking)Police Family Fun Day
at Market Place
A free to attend community event giving young people the chance to be a police officer for the day!
9.5 milesSat 25 Jul
Top Picks
Free Things This Weekend in Somercotes and Swanwick
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 Somercotes and Swanwick, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Somercotes and Swanwick
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 Somercotes and Swanwick, 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 Somercotes and Swanwick
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Free! (worth double-checking)DAY PARTY
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!
21.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Snap & Chat Connect Photography Show
at Ordish Room
Join us for a vibrant celebration of photography, art, and creativity as Snap and Chat Connect hosts a special Photography Takeover Day at Derby Market Hall.
11.2 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
4Free! (worth double-checking)The Market Deeping Model Railway Club
at Nottingham Playhouse Trust Limited
Based on the true story of a group of model railway enthusiasts whose lifetime of work is destroyed by a mindless act of vandalism., this is a warm-hearted story examining community and British eccentricity.
13 milesSat 25 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Saturday Walk – Mow Cop
at Oread Mountaineering Club Hut - Heathy Lea
Start Timbersbrook Car park. Free. SJ 894628, demand.remix.grudging Route – Dane in Shaw, Congleton Edge, Mow Cop, Biddulph, The Cloud. 14 miles.
14.3 milesSat 25 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Wedding Open Day
at Norwood Park - Wedding & Events Venue
Get a feel for our charming venue as we open our doors for the afternoon. With full access to the house, find out what makes Norwood the perfect wedding venue for you!
17.5 milesSun 26 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
Stunning Exmoor will leave you breathless when you take on the first part of the South West coast path. Pick your distance, 50km, 25km or 10k. And enjoy an extensive base camp at the foot of Dunster Castle.
21.4 milesSat 25 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Tina LIVE Tribute Night
She’s got the looks, she’s got the moves, she’s got the legs, but most of all, she’s got the voice. Join an army of loyal fans for a truly authentic, fun-packed musical spectacular!
24.2 milesSat 25 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)
10Free! (worth double-checking)Live Northern Soul and Motown DJ set with Jack Stevenson
at Ordish Room
Sat 25 Jul plus 3 other dates
11.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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