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Free Things This Weekend in Adlington (Chorley)
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 Adlington (Chorley), from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Adlington (Chorley)
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 Adlington (Chorley), 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 Adlington (Chorley)
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Dickinson's Real Deal
at The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited
David and his Dealers are on the road again, and this time they are coming to Aintree Racecourse! Doors are open from 8am – 5pm, completely free admission. You might have the opportunity to appear on TV with David Dickinson and one of our resident Dealers. Will you haggle for the best price or take your chances at the auction?!
8.9 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard
During the First World War, many soldiers sent beautifully embroidered postcards to loved ones back home. See some of these special postcards on display in the museum, then create and decorate your own postcard to take home. Why not write a message and send it to a family member or friend?
12.4 milesSun 26 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Lowther's Folk Ceilidh with Blackbeards Tea Party
at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes
Join us for our Ceilidhs – a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering that features high-energy folk music, along with singing, storytelling, and energetic group dancing. This event is part of the Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026. If you have already purchased a Festival Supporter Upgrade for Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026, you’re…
23 milesSat 25 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Poet in Every Port: Linder-Inspired Concrete Poetry
Join Hayward Gallery Touring artist, Linder for an introduction to her work, followed by a Linder-inspired concrete poetry workshop. Poet in Every Port: Linder-inspired Concrete Poetry Saturday 25th July, 11:30am – 12:30pm FREE, all welcome (all children must be accompanied by an adult) BOOK: Poet in Every Port: Linder-Inspired Concrete Poetry Tickets, Saturday, July 25 […]
23.7 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
Dobcroft Nature Reserve Mini Bioblitz: Survey Day
Eventbrite - The Intact Centre presents Dobcroft Nature Reserve Mini Bioblitz: Survey Day - Saturday, July 25, 2026 at The Intact Centre, Ingol, England. Find event and ticket information.
13.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
7Free! (worth double-checking)Meat Free
Secure your presale tickets for the highly anticipated Meat Free event coming to The Yard, featuring an inclusive atmosphere and driving techno music.
16.7 milesSat 25 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Cover The Walls
Cover The Walls is a free pop-up exhibition featuring Venture Arts studio artists, creative workshops and contemporary art to buy and take home.
17.5 milesSun 26 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Fostering information at Stockport Pride
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.
22.7 milesSun 26 Jul12:00
10Free! (worth double-checking)Coffee Morning at St Paul's
Drop in for coffee / tea/ crumpets/ toasted teacakes and a warm welcome. No charge but any donations to Water Aid.
16.8 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
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