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Free Things This Weekend in Swinton (Ryedale)

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 Swinton (Ryedale), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Swinton (Ryedale)

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 Swinton (Ryedale), 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 Swinton (Ryedale)

Sunday Open Mic Sessions at The Milton Rooms1Free! (worth double-checking)

Sunday Open Mic Sessions at The Milton Rooms

at Visit Malton CIC

Sunday Open Mic Sessions Informal music sessions held in the Studio Bar. Open to all-comers – and performers get a free drink from the bar! The last Sunday of every month from 3pm-6pm. Bring your own instrument (or borrow one). PA and mics are provided so no need to bring your own and tech staf

2.1 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
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Live Music
Jorfor’s Hall Vikings2Free! (worth double-checking)

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings

at settlement

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings They will demonstrate a range of crafts and skills from over 1,000 years ago, when you’ll be able to walk through the village and experience the sights and sounds of your ancestors.

6.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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The Trailblazers3Free! (worth double-checking)

The Trailblazers

at settlement

The Trailblazers Cowboys have been holding events with us for nearly 20 years. Visit us for a chance to walk through a Western town, where you might even witness a gunfight.

6.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
Jorfor’s Hall Vikings4Free! (worth double-checking)

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings

at Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings They will demonstrate a range of crafts and skills from over 1,000 years ago, when you’ll be able to walk through the village and experience the sights and sounds of your ancestors.

14.7 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
The Trailblazers5Free! (worth double-checking)

The Trailblazers

at Yorkshire Museum of Farming

The Trailblazers Cowboys have been holding events with us for nearly 20 years. Visit us for a chance to walk through a Western town, where you might even witness a gunfight.

14.7 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Ripley Castle8Free! (worth double-checking)

Ripley Castle

at Knaresborough Monthly Farmers Market

Real Markets at Ripley Castle is a beautiful free market held in the Castle Courtyard of the historic Ripley Castle. Featuring a fabulous line-up of local and speciality producers and makers, it’s well worth a visit each month. In addition, enjoy free access to Ripley Castle’s estate grounds and gardens on market days.

27.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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Singo Bingo9Free! (worth double-checking)

Singo Bingo

at Popworld Leeds - Millennium Square

It's Singo Bingo time! Where you can sing, party and bingo all at the same time with our legendary host DIXIE! You'll be able to sing and dab along to all your POP favourites, with an afternoon of SURPRISE and DELIGHT! Fabulous prizes to be won! Last arrival is 3pm with first game to start at 3:30pm. Tickets are FREE and on a first come first serve basis.

37.6 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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