1Free! (worth double-checking)Picnic in the Park
at Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Bring a picnic to Green’s Windmill and Windmill Park as part of Sneinton Festival! This is a free entry event and is open to all.
8.6 milesSun 12 Jul
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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 Car Colston
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 Car Colston, 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 Car Colston
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Free! (worth double-checking)Battle Proms Picnic Concert
Under 5's Free Event starts 4.30pm, approx. finish 10.30pm We're a ticket agent for this event Wed 8 Jul Join Nadya and Louise from Lumo Workshop for a free art workshop, where you’ll e... Thurs 9 Jul A useful note for your visit: The car park is adjacent to the Church and an acc... Thurs 16 Jul Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all t... Sat 18 Jul Kick off the summer holidays with the ultimate Family Silent Disco - a fun-fille... Every Monday Mondays Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Adult Improvers ballroom/Latin Am... Every Wednesday Fun and relaxed exercise class for adults (60yrs+). Benefits include: - Improve... Thurs 9 Jul Take a look at this five-star review of THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. https://stag... Sat 11 Jul Mr. Grumpy the Gardener is a litter bug! When he is finished with his sandwich bag and coffee cup he just thro...
13 milesSat 11 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Enamelled Jewellery with Christine Pearson
About the event 10am – 1pm Learn how to apply beautiful lead-free enamel to copper, using the‘wet packing’ technique You will work with coloured enamels and learn how to use the small enamelling kiln. Firing enamel takes moments, unlike firing ceramics, giving quick results. You will make a piece of jewellery using pre-cut copper shapes, choosing to make either earrings or a pendant, You will make two pieces of finished jewellery to take home. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. Please wear covered shoes (not sandals)
18.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
4Free! (worth double-checking)Sketch Sundays
Join us in the main gallery for a mindful sketching session. Be inspired by the artworks in Raisa Kabir: I only dance, I wish we could sing and enjoy drawing in a relaxed creative environment. Additional InformationThis is a self-led activityBasic drawing materials and drawing boards are providedYou are welcome to drop-in to the gallery and stay for as long as you like between 11am - 3pmA Visitor Experience Assistant will be in the gallery at all times if you need any assistanceAccess Information - Main GalleryWhen you enter the Hub, head to the shop reception and a Visitor Experience Assistant will be able to show you where to go.The main gallery is on the first floor. Step - free access is available via a lift.Bench seating and stools are available. The lighting in this exhibition is kept to 50 Lux to preserve the colours in the artworks. If you would like to talk to a member of staff about access, please email or call .
21.8 milesSun 12 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail
Celebrate 90 years of Bomber Command with our free summer trail! Explore the site to find hidden crew members, uncover fascinating facts about their wartime roles, and learn how every job — from navigator to wireless operator — played a vital part in each mission.
23.2 milesSat 11 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Accessible Afternoon
at National Space Centre Coach Parking
An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience.
24 milesSun 12 Jul16:00
7Free! (worth double-checking)Transport Festival 2026 – 12th July - Midland Railway - Butterley
Join us on Sunday 12th July for a great day out for all of the family. The festival of transport will delight people of all ages.
20 milesSun 12 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Transport Festival 20
Join us on Sunday 12th July for a great day out for all of the family. The festival of transport will delight people of all ages.
20 milesSun 12 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Sing For Your Supper Choir
at Ordish Room
If you can't sing it... wing it; our choir motto!
23.2 milesSat 11 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Music Live music with Victoria Lucie
at Ordish Room
Live music from vocalist Victoria Lucie.
23.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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