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Free Things This Weekend in Upthorpe (Stroud)

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 Upthorpe (Stroud), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Upthorpe (Stroud)

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 Upthorpe (Stroud), 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 Upthorpe (Stroud)

Buzz Club in the Walled Garden1Free! (worth double-checking)

Buzz Club in the Walled Garden

at Museum In The Park

This month we’ll be thinking about keeping cool in the Walled Garden. Join us as we discover how plants, insects and other wildlife cope with the summer heat. At 12pm, we’ll head out on our Garden Observation Walk to look for signs of nature adapting to hot weather. Which flowers are still blooming? Where are the butterflies hiding? How do bees keep cool? Back at Buzz Club we’ll record our discoveries in our Year in the Walled Garden diary through drawings, observations and our own nature notes. All welcome, for children and adults, free entry, donations welcome.

6.2 milesSun 26 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Nature & Outdoors
The Red Propellers, Klang Tone Records2Free! (worth double-checking)

The Red Propellers, Klang Tone Records

at Prince Albert

It’s James ‘ LONG BLACK COAT’ 70th birthday and to celebrate this he’s not is having a party but we have a performance from his seminally brilliant band ‘ the red propellors ’ too. So come join us celebrate with him. Free entry, and serving food all day until 9.30pm .

5.8 milesSat 25 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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The Rotary Cyclothon3Free! (worth double-checking)

The Rotary Cyclothon

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Join an inclusive, fun-filled community bike ride and help raise funds to buy more adapted cycles for the Limitless Swindon inclusive cycling programme, which helps hundreds of disabled people every week experience the joy of cycling. Everyone is encouraged to take part and set their own goals to cycle as many laps as they can on our traffic-free, enclosed, tarmac cycle track. It’s free to enter, we just ask that all participants aim to collect a minimum of £25.00 sponsorship. The event is organised by the Rotary Club and supported by Swindon Cycles. To find out more and sign up Click Here

24.4 milesSun 26 Jul10:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Limitless Family Cycling5Free! (worth double-checking)

Limitless Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online

24.4 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
sports-fitness9Free! (worth double-checking)

Cycle 4 Fitness

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track Price per hour: Adults: £5.00, Children: £4.00 , Family group £16.00 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

24.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Sports & Fitness
festivals-events10Free! (worth double-checking)

South Asian Heritage Month Bristol's Food & Culture Festival

at Sparks Studios and Events

A celebration of flavours, culture and community as part of South Asian Heritage Month. Head to Sparks on the 25th July for delicious food, live entertainment, local vendors and unforgettable experiences for every foodie. Saturday 25th July, 11 – 6pm on the first floor Department Of Imagination. Free entry, everyone welcome.

19.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
CuratedSee the details→
Festivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

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