1Free! (worth double-checking)I Can Play! Showcase
at York Early Music Foundation
Saturday 11 July 9.45am – 11.45am
9.9 milesSat 11 Jul10:45
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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 Wistow
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 Wistow, 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 Wistow
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Free! (worth double-checking)John Wilson and Sinfonia of London: An English Summer
9.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Harrogate 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
8.3 milesSun 12 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Barnsley’s Big Weekend
GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]
23.8 milesSat 11 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Barnsley’s Big Weekend
GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July with an exciting, packed line-up of entertainment. Enjoy the return of the popular Brassed On! Festival and the What’s Your Move family sports day. There’s something for everyone over the two days with […]
23.8 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
6Free! (worth double-checking)Family Workshop: Clay Studio
Explore textures and shapes in Hepworth's artworks and make your own clay sculpture to take home. Suitable for families with children aged 2-12. FREE with an exhibition ticket.
23.8 milesSun 12 Jul
7Free! (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
23.9 milesSat 11 Jul
8Free! (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
23.9 milesSun 12 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)
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