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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 Ompton

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 Ompton, 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 Ompton

Battle Proms Picnic Concert1Free! (worth double-checking)

Battle Proms Picnic Concert

at New Youth Theatre Grantham

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...

23.1 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail2Free! (worth double-checking)

90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail

at Chadwick Centre

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.

18.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 20263Free! (worth double-checking)

Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 2026

at Welcome to Sheffield

2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.

24.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Pop up Market4Free! (worth double-checking)

Pop up Market

at Cornhill Market

This weekend (11th July) we have our Pop-up Market featuring IJ Jewellery on Saturday, Labour of Love on Sunday and Sugar Fix on both days.

18.3 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Markets & Fairs
Propaganda presents: ENGLAND VS NORWAY Live on Big Screens – Indie DJs pre and post match7Free! (worth double-checking)

Propaganda presents: ENGLAND VS NORWAY Live on Big Screens – Indie DJs pre and post match

at Propaganda Sheffield

ENGLAND VS NORWAY this Saturday at Barfly – FREE ENTRY! Join us on Saturday from 8pm for England’s Quarter Final vs Norway! Expect our Propaganda resident DJs to be playing before and after the game. Watch the game on our BIG SCREEN! WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS. YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE AGAIN. COME ON.this is … Continued

24.8 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Sunday School8Free! (worth double-checking)

Sunday School

at St Peter and St Paul's Church

Learn about Jesus with a story from the Bible, a break for juice and biscuits, followed by games and crafts, painting, quizzes, colouring, card making, decorations and more.

23.8 milesSun 12 Jul12:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community
DAY PARTY10Free! (worth double-checking)

DAY PARTY

at Popworld - Sheffield

Get ready for the ultimate weekend party at Popworld Sheffield! Saturdays just got a whole lot better with non-stop tunes, unbeatable deals, and all the pop anthems you can handle. Come down early and score big: Arrive before 9 PM to grab your exclusive FREE ENTRY wristband! The best part? Your wristband guarantees you free entry for the entire night, so you can come and go or stay and slay on the dancefloor without paying a penny at the door. Here's what else we lined up for you: Massive Drink Deals: Enjoy a whopping 50% OFF DRINKS from 4 PM all the way to 10 PM! Yes, that includes our fabulous cocktails and legendary Partinis. Non-Stop PARTY: Our DJs are hitting play and spinning the biggest pop hits all day and night to keep the vibes high. Grab your mates, get in early, claim your wristbands and let's make it a Saturday to remember!

25.1 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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