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Free Things This Weekend in Witney

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

25–26 July Near Witney

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 Witney, 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 Witney

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)1Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

16.4 milesSat 25 Jul
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Art Buffet (Summer 2026)2Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do list at home. Fantastic for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

16.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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The Rotary Cyclothon3Free! (worth double-checking)

The Rotary Cyclothon

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Join an inclusive, fun-filled community bike ride and help raise funds to buy more adapted cycles for the Limitless Swindon inclusive cycling programme, which helps hundreds of disabled people every week experience the joy of cycling. Everyone is encouraged to take part and set their own goals to cycle as many laps as they can on our traffic-free, enclosed, tarmac cycle track. It’s free to enter, we just ask that all participants aim to collect a minimum of £25.00 sponsorship. The event is organised by the Rotary Club and supported by Swindon Cycles. To find out more and sign up Click Here

19.8 milesSun 26 Jul10:00
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Youth Sundays4Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth Sundays

at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre

Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!

12 milesSun 26 Jul
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Children & Family
Limitless Family Cycling6Free! (worth double-checking)

Limitless Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online

19.8 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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sports-fitness7Free! (worth double-checking)

Cycle 4 Fitness

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track Price per hour: Adults: £5.00, Children: £4.00 , Family group £16.00 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

19.8 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Reading the Forest: Identifying Trees in Summer9Free! (worth double-checking)

Reading the Forest: Identifying Trees in Summer

at The Heart of England Forest

Workshop Reading the Forest: Identifying Trees in Summer Saturday 25th July, 10:00 - 12:00 Enjoy a beginner‑friendly tree identification experience in the Heart of England Forest, starting with a short indoor introduction to key features such as leaves, buds, bark and tree shape. You’ll then head out on a guided walk through the woodland at Middle Spernal to put your new skills into practice. As you explore young plantations and mature trees, you’ll discover how many of the Forest’s broadleaf species you can spot. A relaxed and engaging way to learn more about the natural environment. From £15 plus fees More information and booking

29.1 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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community10Free! (worth double-checking)

Music for a Summer’s Evening to celebrate St Anne’s Day at Wyre Piddle Church

at St John the Evangelist

Music for a Summer’s Evening to celebrate St Anne’s Day at Wyre Piddle Church Occurring Sunday 26 July 2026 at for 1 hour Venue Wyre Piddle Church - FIVE ALIVE PARISH Address WYRE PIDDLE CHURCH Church Lane Wyre Piddle Pershore, WR10 2JD, United Kingdom Moira and Peter Gutteridge will entertain us with a selection of songs and various instruments, including the harp. No charge, but a retiring collection for “Music in Hospitals and Care”. To be followed by wine and snacks. Event held in a Church Community event Music Patronal Festival

30.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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