1Free! (worth double-checking)Pottery Demonstration – June
at Great Dixter House and Gardens
Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 25 July and
8.9 milesSun 26 Jul12:00
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Free Things This Weekend in Appledore (Ashford)
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 Appledore (Ashford), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Appledore (Ashford)
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 Appledore (Ashford), 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 Appledore (Ashford)
1Free! (worth double-checking)2Free! (worth double-checking)Pottery Demonstration – July
at Great Dixter House and Gardens
Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 25 July and
8.9 milesSun 26 Jul12:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Faversham Pride 2026
at See Kent
Enjoy a family fun day at the 2026 Faversham Pride with funfair rides, live music and performers at the West Faversham Community Association. Price Faversham Pride fun day: Free entry Afterparty - 18 years + only: £TBC. Runtime End time TBC - provisional on our calendar. Advisory Notes Please note that the event is free, but you must register to attend. There is food and drink available to buy; the organiser ask you not to take your own. Travel Details There is no parking; it is advised to walk or use public transport. Bus Stagecoach X3 & X4 and the local Route 666 Faversham Train Station: 20/30 minutes. Explore Faversham Discover attractions and events with our Faversham Area Guide for local information, or visit our What's On and Things to Do sections - filter by location - for current events and more attractions and activities in Kent. Pride in Kent Looking for more Pride events in the Garden of England? Explore our complete Pride In Kent Guide. Picture Credit: © West Faversham Community Association. See Kent, Know Kent Explore the Garden of England with our Things to do in Kent category for lots more attractions and historic places to visit.
11.8 milesSat 25 Jul12:30
4Free! (worth double-checking)Specialist Clock Tour
Here at Belmont, is one of the finest private collections of clocks and watches in Britain outside those in the national museums. On the last Saturday of each month during the season, Jonathan Betts, a…
16.8 milesSat 25 Jul13:00
5Free! (worth double-checking)Elevate Saturdays
at Ovation
Get ready to let us take you higher every Saturday NIght – the BIGGEST and WILDEST party in Maidstone! This is where the weekend truly comes alive, bringing you high-energy beats, unbeatable vibes and an unforgettable night out!
20.3 milesSat 25 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Please donate Booking Whilst booking is not essential it’s a great way to guarantee entry on arrival and to make a donation in advance. Created in partnership: Canterbury Museums & Galleries
21.3 milesSat 25 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)Colours of Sussex: Art Exhibition 1
Colours Of Sussex: Art Exhibition Original Paintings By Richard Swann And Clare Mitchell
15.4 milesSun 26 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Elevate Saturdays Presents Summer Fiesta
at Ovation
Located in our Vault clubroom room. The perfect spot to enjoy the ultimate club room & dance the night away!Read more
20.3 milesSat 25 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Saturday Late Afternoon Pottery Painting
Come along for our late afternoon saturday painting session. Pick which piece(s) you would like to get artsy with, pay at the till and enjoy your time in our studio decorating to your hearts content. Please note: cost of booking is studio fee and includes use of all glazes and firing, and * does not * include cost of the ceramic piece(s) you will be painting. Only participating painters pay a studio fee - add a £0 Non-painter ticket to make sure we have enough room for your whole group… Read more
35.3 milesSat 25 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Weekend Morning Pottery Painting
Come along for our early afternoon pottery painting session. Pick which piece(s) you would like to get artsy with, pay at the till and enjoy your time in our studio decorating to your hearts content. Please note: cost of booking is studio fee and includes use of all glazes and firing, and * does not * include cost of the ceramic piece(s) you will be painting. Only participating painters pay a studio fee - add a £0 Non-painter ticket to make sure we have enough room for your whole group… Read more
35.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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