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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 Cannop

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a Β£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 Cannop, 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 Cannop

I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs1Free! (worth double-checking)

I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs

at Spike Island

Can a hanky keep a secret? Can a napkin tell a tale? Inspired by Spike Island’s exhibition, Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later , multidisciplinary artist and folklorist Johnny Morgan-Jones invites participants to explore sculpture, performance, and speculative storytelling through found fabrics, imbuing them with meaning and movement.

24.8 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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St Pauls Repair Cafe3Free! (worth double-checking)

St Pauls Repair Cafe

at St Pauls Learning Centre

Bring your broken items to get help with fixing them- For Free! Every 2nd Saturday of the Month 1pm -3pm @ St Pauls Learning Centre Electrical - Mechanical- Textile - Furniture - IT Want to volunteer to help with the fixing or orgasnising? Get in touch

23.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Dr Bike4Free! (worth double-checking)

Dr Bike

at St Pauls Learning Centre

A free drop-in session where two mechanics will treat your bike to a safety check, as well as a gear and brake tune up. This includes free brake blocks and cables, where needed - By Bristol Bike Project

23.5 milesSat 11 Jul13:30
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Ebbw Valley Brass7Free! (worth double-checking)

Ebbw Valley Brass

at Abertillery Community Education Centre

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music at the bandstand in Bedwellty Park! Entry is FREE and no booking is necessary. This FREE concert is part of the Summer Bandstand Concert programme that has been organised by Tredegar Town Council. For more information call Tredegar Town Council on / or email Alternatively call Bedwellty House & Park on .

24.8 milesSun 12 Jul
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A Morning of Classical Music8Free! (worth double-checking)

A Morning of Classical Music

at St Mary Magdalene's Church

A Morning of Classical Music Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Address High Street Wookey Hole Wells, BA5 1BS, United Kingdom A morning of classical music to celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Mary Magdalene, with local musician Lucy White and friends. Coffee, tea, and cake available in the interval. Free seating. No admission charge. Voluntary retiring collection in favour of St Mary Magdalene Church. Event held in a Church Concert Family Friendly Festival Music Patronal Festival

40.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day9Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day

at Athelstan Museum

Rausing Building FREE – donation appreciated Booking not required but numbers may be limited. The Museum is NORMALLY open 6 days per week: Monday – Closed, Tuesday – FRIDAY open 10.30am – 4.30pm, SATURDAY OPEN 10.30AM – 4.00PM, Sunday open 11.30am – 3.30pm, See ALSO… bank Holiday OPening Hours See our Online Shop to get items by post.

25.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children10Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children

at Athelstan Museum

A special History Club workshop day for Magic Malmesbury! Our FREE History Club interactive workshops for 4-11 year olds (accompanied by an adult) usually runs on the last Sunday of each month. See Whats On for details of future History Club dates, times and topics. Come along and join the fun whilst learning about our …

25.4 milesSun 12 Jul
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