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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 Penwortham
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 Penwortham, 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 Penwortham
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Twisted Disko
SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.
39.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Spark #49: In There – Low Impact Photography
The event begins at Castlefield Gallery, where Steve Sutton will introduce Out Here , an exhibition bringing together artists whose work explores our relationship with the natural world through a range of media, including photography, sculpture, drawing and installation. Participants will then take a short walk to the Venture Arts studios in Hulme.
27.9 milesSat 11 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Brass Band Concert
Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band will be performing a Concert on 11th July in Lothersdale parish Church. Free admission at 7pm. Donations will be split between the band and the church funds. This concert will feature music from the Musicals. Image is from the Annual Christmas concert.
29.6 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
5Free! (worth double-checking)The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)
at Saeed Ahmed
The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.
29.7 milesSat 11 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)England V’s Norway – Big Screen – Free Entry - Nightrain
at Nightrain
England are through to the Quarter Finals! Watch England vs Norway LIVE on Nightrain's huge big screen as England battle for a place in the Semi-Finals. There's nothing quite like watching a massive tournament game surrounded by fellow England fans, with a great atmosphere, cold drinks and the match on the big screen.
40.1 milesSat 11 Jul21:00
7Free! (worth double-checking)Book Signing
Join us in our free-to-enter Fab4 Cafe at The Royal Albert Dock to get your copy of ‘The Birth of The Beatles Story’ signed by its authors Mike and Bernadette Byrne.
26.5 milesSat 11 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)7 Locks 7 Miles
at Hospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions
Take part in our annual 7 Locks 7 Miles Hospice Canal Walk on Sunday 12th July and enjoy a stunning 7‑mile journey along the historic Shropshire Union Canal — all while supporting your local hospice.
33.8 milesSun 12 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Woodford Community Duathlon
The Woodford Community Duathlon is a welcoming, beginner-friendly run bike run and swim bike run multisport event in Cheshire, organised by McA Fitness & Events at Woodford War Memorial Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PS.
34.9 milesSun 12 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Holmfirth Artweek 2026: Members Market
Browse fantastic and unique glass and ceramic work made by our members at Globe 2. A percentage of sales will be donated to Kirkwood Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support.
35.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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