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.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)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.
2Free! (worth double-checking)Linger for longer in this luxurious Lanzarote hotel. At Seaside Los Jameos, you?ll find whitewashed architecture and a beach just steps away. Attentive service, a broad selection of rooms and delicious cuisine come as standard. In need of pampering? Book into the spa for revitalising therapies. Let a calming room or suite be your comfy holiday base on Bed And Breakfast, Half Board or All Inclusive. Four outdoor pools, mini-golf and tennis will have you out in the rays for days. There are clubs and tailored menus for kids, plus the trendy Piano Bar and more for grown-ups.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)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.
4Free! (worth double-checking)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.
5Free! (worth double-checking)Surrounded by Lanzarote?s unique landscape, BLUESEA Alyssa Suite Hotel has relaxation in the Canaries covered. With two outdoor pools plus a kids pool and the option of All Inclusive, everyone is well-considered. If you fancy something a little livelier, you can pop over to Playa Blanca resort centre. You?ll have a selection of bars and restaurants at your disposal.
6Free! (worth double-checking)From nature trails and family-friendly wildlife sessions to sensory exploration, games, simple bush craft, and hands-on conservation, each session responds to the time of year and encourages curiosity, reflection, and a deeper connection to place. Perfect for families and individuals who want to connect with nature and each other.
7Free! (worth double-checking)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.
8Free! (worth double-checking)From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman (Harry Potter), Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family who … Continued
9Free! (worth double-checking)at Otley Chevin
The Chevin Forest parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The parkrun takes place at Chevin Forest Park (see map below or here for course... more
10Free! (worth double-checking)at Otley Chevin
We are making great progress tackling the Himalayan Balsam growing in Chevin Forest Park this summer! Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species that grows quickly and shades out other ground vegetation; by removing the plant each year, we hope to... more
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