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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 Highgate

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 Highgate, 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 Highgate

Champagne Festival at the Talbot Hotel1Free! (worth double-checking)

Champagne Festival at the Talbot Hotel

at Visit Malton CIC

Sip, relax, indulge: Experience a touch of luxury at our Champagne Festival Enjoy Taittinger Champagne and elegant summer drinks in a stunning garden setting Saturday 11th July. FREE ENTRY Location : The Talbot Hotel, Yorkersgate, Malton YO17 7AG.

22.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Barnsley’s Big Weekend4Free! (worth double-checking)

Barnsley’s Big Weekend

at The Glass Works

GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]

45.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Barnsley’s Big Weekend5Free! (worth double-checking)

Barnsley’s Big Weekend

at The Glass Works

GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]

45.5 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Community
90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail6Free! (worth double-checking)

90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail

at Chadwick Centre

Celebrate 90 years of Bomber Command with our free summer trail! Explore the site to find hidden crew members, uncover fascinating facts about their wartime roles, and learn how every job — from navigator to wireless operator — played a vital part in each mission.

45 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Family Workshop: Clay Studio7Free! (worth double-checking)

Family Workshop: Clay Studio

at Garden Gallery

Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.

47.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes
Chevin Forest parkrun8Free! (worth double-checking)

Chevin Forest parkrun

at Otley Chevin

The Chevin Forest parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The parkrun takes place at Chevin Forest Park (see map below or here for course... more

47.7 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 20269Free! (worth double-checking)

Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 2026

at Otley Chevin

We are making great progress tackling the Himalayan Balsam growing in Chevin Forest Park this summer! Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species that grows quickly and shades out other ground vegetation; by removing the plant each year, we hope to... more

47.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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Community
Pop up Market10Free! (worth double-checking)

Pop up Market

at Cornhill Market

This weekend (11th July) we have our Pop-up Market featuring IJ Jewellery on Saturday, Labour of Love on Sunday and Sugar Fix on both days.

44 milesSat 11 Jul
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Markets & Fairs

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