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.
10 picks around Cleeve, from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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)A celebration of flavours, culture and community as part of South Asian Heritage Month. Head to Sparks on the 25th July for delicious food, live entertainment, local vendors and unforgettable experiences for every foodie. Saturday 25th July, 11 – 6pm on the first floor Department Of Imagination. Free entry, everyone welcome.
2Free! (worth double-checking)A celebration of flavours, culture and community as part of South Asian Heritage Month. Head to Sparks on the 25th July for delicious food, live entertainment, local vendors and unforgettable experiences for every foodie. Saturday 25th July, 11 – 6pm on the first floor Department Of Imagination. Free entry, everyone welcome.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Show Times: 12 noon & 3pm both days Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission
4Free! (worth double-checking)Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission
5Free! (worth double-checking)Across the weekend of the 25th & 26th of July Bowlore will be performing two shows per day - one archery, one weapons (both approximately 45 mins+) showing the use of a range of arrowheads and edged hand/pole weapons from the whole medieval period, including choreographed combat and sharp-sword cutting demonstrations. The shows will be fully commentated and include plenty of history, humour and audience participation elements. Between shows there will be have-a-go archery and sword-school (suitable for all ages, for a small fee) plus a hands-on display of weapons and armour, talks and Q&A, set within their medieval tented encampment. This event is included with the cost of admission and Glastonbury Abbey members can enjoy it free of charge (additional charges apply for have a go activities). Save on the cost of admission by ordering in advance online. Buy Admission
6Free! (worth double-checking)Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway - Saturday, 25 July 2026 at Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station), Bitton, England. Find event and ticket information.
7Free! (worth double-checking)Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Summer of Socks: Live outdoor acrobatic show | Hanham - Saturday, 25 July 2026 at Hanham Community Centre, Hanham, England. Find event and ticket information.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Summer of Socks: Live outdoor acrobatic show | Chipping Sodbury - Sunday, 26 July 2026 at HATHERELL'S YARD MARKET, Chipping Sodbury, England. Find event and ticket information.
9Free! (worth double-checking)A fantastic day of family fun at Farrington's Kids Fest on 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th July 2026. Bubbles | Double Act Circus Shows | Inflatables | Games | Creative Play | Trailer Rides | Characters | Magic Shows | Games
10Free! (worth double-checking)at Foxy's Den
A warm and encouraging environment to help you be the best you can be. If you are a performer, we welcome bands, solo artists, comedians, magicians, poets and entertainers of all ages.
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