Top Picks
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.
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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at National Botanic Garden Conference Centre
Celebrate the colours of summer with Croma, a vibrant new exhibition inspired by the beauty, energy and abundance of the natural world at its seasonal peak. Exploring nature’s journey through colour, light and form, Croma brings together works that capture the richness of summer landscapes, flourishing plant life and the wildlife that thrives at this […]
2Free! (worth double-checking)Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)at St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
Join us as we celebrate the wealth of nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff. Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils. We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.
4Free! (worth double-checking)A great day out on the Bala Steam Railway in support of Teddies for Loving Care, a charity which donates teddies to young children in local hospitals…
5Free! (worth double-checking)Gregynog Hall & Gardens , Newtown Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.
6Free! (worth double-checking)A fun family day featuring a coconut shy, magician, bar, BBQ, tug o' war, children's races, bouncy castle, alpacas, and tomahawk throwing.
7Free! (worth double-checking)A fun family day at the village hall featuring a coconut shy, magician, bar, BBQ, games, and more.
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9Free! (worth double-checking)at Abertillery Community Education Centre
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music at the bandstand in Bedwellty Park! Entry is FREE and no booking is necessary. This FREE concert is part of the Summer Bandstand Concert programme that has been organised by Tredegar Town Council. For more information call Tredegar Town Council on / or email Alternatively call Bedwellty House & Park on .
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