1Free! (worth double-checking)Who Makes Your Pompey? Doll making workshop – Portsmouth 100
at Portsmouth Natural History Museum
To celebrate Portsmouth100, create a doll of the person who has made Portsmouth special to you.
5.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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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 Foxbury Point
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 Foxbury Point, 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 Foxbury Point
1Free! (worth double-checking)2Free! (worth double-checking)Who Makes Your Pompey? Doll making workshop – Portsmouth 100
To celebrate Portsmouth100, create a doll of the person who has made Portsmouth special to you.
6 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Festival of Speed 2026
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the world’s most exhilarating motorsport events, bringing together legendary cars, iconic drivers, cutting‑edge machines and thousands of passionate fans in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. Known as the ultimate summer garden party of motorsport, this four‑day festival delivers non‑stop action, innovation and atmosphere for enthusiasts of all ages.
23.9 milesSun 12 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Youth Art Session
A monthly workshop especially for 12-15yr olds. Whether you want to learn new skills, try out new materials, or simply enjoy making art, these workshops offer a fun and supportive space to explore your creativity.
11.1 milesSun 12 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Wood Fayre
Step back into a world of living heritage at Butser Ancient Farm’s Wood Fayre, held in partnership with the Hampshire Coppice Group. This lively weekend celebrates traditional woodland crafts and skills, bringing together talented craftspeople, hands-on demonstrations, and engaging talks to inspire visitors of all ages.
10.7 milesSat 11 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Nomo Pop-Up
Bodywork therapist Lucinda Morriss is bringing her magical brand, NOMO, to Meadow for a pop-up.
24 milesSat 11 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)Blandford Skatefest
We are holding an Armed Forces Expo, in the Corn Exchange, Saturday 11th July 2026 Join us at this free event showcasing military charities ...
44 milesSat 11 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Limited Free Tickets
July 10, 2026 11pm-4am Quarters hosts a heavyweight link-up as Oldboy and DJ Cosworth bring their raw, club focused energy to the dancefloor.
44.5 milesSat 11 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Limited Free Tickets
July 10, 2026 11pm-4am Quarters hosts a heavyweight link-up as Oldboy and DJ Cosworth bring their raw, club focused energy to the dancefloor.
44.5 milesSat 11 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)The Steve Heald Band (Make A Wish Charity)
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32.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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