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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 Red Cat Hill

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 Red Cat Hill, 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 Red Cat Hill

Chevin Forest parkrun1Free! (worth double-checking)

Chevin Forest parkrun

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

9.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 20262Free! (worth double-checking)

Big Chevin Balsam Bash: July 2026

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

9.6 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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England V’s Norway – Big Screen – Free Entry - Nightrain3Free! (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.

17.3 milesSat 11 Jul21:00
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Community
Brass Band Concert4Free! (worth double-checking)

Brass Band Concert

at Christ Church, Lothersdale

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.

22.2 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
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Live Music
Harrogate Filling Station10Free! (worth double-checking)

Harrogate Filling Station

at York Filling Station

Event Details Natasha had a massive encounter on the streets of Luton Town Centre. Natasha had gone into town that day to purchase Crack but Jesus had come to purchase her with Event Details Natasha had a massive encounter on the streets of Luton Town Centre. Natasha had gone into town that day to purchase Crack but Jesus had come to purchase her with His precious blood! Tasha surrendered her life that day and was set free from a 15 and half year crack and alcohol addiction, serve mental health issues, prostitution and a life of crime. God has gifted Natasha with a Ministry called Retrieve – What Was Stolen to steward for Him. Retrieve is an evangelistic ministry which snatched souls from the fire in the highways and the byways and Natasha also works with women still stuck where Natasha once was. Worship Leader Name Jimmy & Susan Capel Time (Sunday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location The Old Swan Hotel Swan Road Calendar GoogleCal

16.5 milesSun 12 Jul
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