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Free Things This Weekend in York

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 York, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near York

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 York, 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 York

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings1Free! (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.

2.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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Ripley Castle5Free! (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.

16.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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Singo Bingo6Free! (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.

22.4 milesSat 25 Jul
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Jorfor’s Hall Vikings7Free! (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.

19.7 milesSat 25 Jul
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The Trailblazers8Free! (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.

19.7 milesSat 25 Jul
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u3a Open Day9Free! (worth double-checking)

u3a Open Day

at Carleton Grange

We’ve partnered with Wakefield and District u3a to make The Grange their local hub. u3a brings people together to learn, share interests and stay active.

21.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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