Top Picks
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 Chorley, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
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.
2Free! (worth double-checking)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?
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3Free! (worth double-checking)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…
4Free! (worth double-checking)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 […]
5Free! (worth double-checking)Secure your presale tickets for the highly anticipated Meat Free event coming to The Yard, featuring an inclusive atmosphere and driving techno music.
6Free! (worth double-checking)Cover The Walls is a free pop-up exhibition featuring Venture Arts studio artists, creative workshops and contemporary art to buy and take home.
7Free! (worth double-checking)at The Atkinson
Home What's On Family Construction Club
8Free! (worth double-checking)Drop in for coffee / tea/ crumpets/ toasted teacakes and a warm welcome. No charge but any donations to Water Aid.
9Free! (worth double-checking)INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester and First Street come together to launch We Move: INNSiDE x First Street.
10Free! (worth double-checking)Work by Emelia Hewitt features in Out Here at Castlefield Gallery, a group exhibition exploring art, nature and ecology.
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