Top Picks
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 Taddington, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at Buxton International Festival
A Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production, featuring the Buxton International Festival Orchestra La traviata, reimagined for Buxton International Festival in a production inspired by La Belle Époque, the golden age of Parisian elegance. A world that opens up before us in splendour and sorrow, where pleasure, love and reputation are constantly at … Continued
2Free! (worth double-checking)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.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)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!
4Free! (worth double-checking)at Milton Hall
Blackheath, get ready! Saturday 25th July, the UK’s original old skool and anthems party takes over South London for KISSTORY on Blackheath with Subway. 4 Massive stages, bringing all your favourite Old Skool & Anthems, with a stacked line-up including; MOBO Award-winning powerhouse Ms. Dynamite, chart-topper Joel Corry, KISSTORY legend Kevin Lyttle, icon Alison Limerick and global dance pioneer Todd Terry - plus loads more! And of course, it wouldn’t be KISSTORY without wall-to-wall anthems from our DJs Ace, Majestic, Marvin Humes, Nick Bright, DJ Pioneer, Scott Garcia, Tyler West and Wideboys. PLUS they’re turning up the chaos this year: KISSTORY Bingo Ball pit + bouncy castle = big kid energy unlocked Mini golf + rodeo bull… you brave enough? Dodgems + Waltzer rides And LOADS more! Sorry you snooze you lose VIP NOW SOLD OUT VIP includes fast-track entry, VIP Stage, raised viewing platform, VIP bar, extra food options and luxury toilets. Who’s on the line up for KISSTORY on Blackheath 2026? Joining us on Blackheath: Ms. Dynamite, Joel Corry, Kevin Lyttle, Alison Limerick, Todd Terry, Sweet Female Attitude, Damage, Oxide & Neutrino, Nay Nay, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Baby D, Kele Le Roc, Elisabeth Troy, So Solid Crew, MC Romeo & Lisa Maffia — plus huge sets from Ace, Majestic, Marvin Humes, Nick Bright, DJ Pioneer, Scott Garcia, Tyler West and Wideboys General FAQs and Info: This is an over 18s event. Valid photo ID is required as proof of age for all guests on entry.
5Free! (worth double-checking)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.
6Free! (worth double-checking)at Dreamcatcher
Come and visit our stand at the event to find out more about the different fostering roles available and how you could become part of the fostering family community here in Stockport.
7Free! (worth double-checking)Cover The Walls is a free pop-up exhibition featuring Venture Arts studio artists, creative workshops and contemporary art to buy and take home.
8Free! (worth double-checking)at Saeed Ahmed
Event Date: 11 July 2026 - 12 July 2026
9Free! (worth double-checking)Work by Emelia Hewitt features in Out Here at Castlefield Gallery, a group exhibition exploring art, nature and ecology.
10Free! (worth double-checking)The Soundtrack to Your Student Life Your Friday night, your way – 3 rooms, unbeatable drink deals, and the music you want to hear. Corp Friday has had a glow-up – and it’s all for you. We’ve taken everything you love about a big night out and turned the volume up. This isn’t just a club night, it’s a playlist you can walk through. From crowd-surfing chaos in Drop (Sheffield’s longest-running rock and metal night) to dancing like nobody’s watching in our pop room, this is your space to go all out. We’ve built this night around experience and energy, with genre takeovers, guest DJs, and room-hopping freedom – so you can vibe shift on demand. Drop! – Rock, Metal & Alt (Running since ’93!) Pop, Throwbacks & Viral Anthems DnB, Dance & House Indie Room – 1st Friday of the Month only Student-friendly drinks all night All advance tickets come with a free Corp Bomb on entry, priority queue access, and are always cheaper than paying on the door – it’s a no-brainer. 11pm – 3am
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