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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 West Porlock

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 West Porlock, 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 West Porlock

Event : Celebration of Nature1Free! (worth double-checking)

Event : Celebration of Nature

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.

24.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Festivals & Events
A Morning of Classical Music2Free! (worth double-checking)

A Morning of Classical Music

at St Mary Magdalene's Church

A Morning of Classical Music Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Mary Magdalene, Wookey Hole Address High Street Wookey Hole Wells, BA5 1BS, United Kingdom A morning of classical music to celebrate the Patronal Festival of St Mary Magdalene, with local musician Lucy White and friends. Coffee, tea, and cake available in the interval. Free seating. No admission charge. Voluntary retiring collection in favour of St Mary Magdalene Church. Event held in a Church Concert Family Friendly Festival Music Patronal Festival

41.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Live Music

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Event : Celebration of Nature3Free! (worth double-checking)

Event : Celebration of Nature

at St.Fagans Cardiff

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.

25.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Festivals & Events
The Saturday Session4Free! (worth double-checking)

The Saturday Session

at Fever

The Biggest night of the week in Exeter!! The Saturday Session Main Room: DJ Freejak with dance floor bangers House / Dance / RnB Fever Room: Resident DJ Adam Boyce plays the biggest Party Tunes in our Amazing Fever Room (If you can't sing it he won't play it!!!) Open 10pm-3.30am

34.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
MONTHLY SALE - next dates 9th May & 13th June5Free! (worth double-checking)

MONTHLY SALE - next dates 9th May & 13th June

at St Paul's Church

2nd Saturday of each month, 11am-1.30pm, FREE ENTRY Delicious home made pasties, sausage rolls, cakes + stalls / bric-a-brac / jigsaws / books / children's magazines / raffle, etc (plus plants when available). Raising money for St Paul's, including plans for re-ordering and new toilets.

41.3 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Community
I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs6Free! (worth double-checking)

I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs

at Spike Island

Can a hanky keep a secret? Can a napkin tell a tale? Inspired by Spike Island’s exhibition, Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later , multidisciplinary artist and folklorist Johnny Morgan-Jones invites participants to explore sculpture, performance, and speculative storytelling through found fabrics, imbuing them with meaning and movement.

46.5 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Community
Group Exhibition – Croma7Free! (worth double-checking)

Group Exhibition – Croma

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 […]

49.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Arts & Culture
The Saturday ABBAlicious Party8Free! (worth double-checking)

The Saturday ABBAlicious Party

at Fever

Our great Friends ABBALicious join us for the Party set to die for, We Thank Abba for the music and Mamma Mia We are looking forward to a great night

34.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
St Pauls Repair Cafe9Free! (worth double-checking)

St Pauls Repair Cafe

at St Pauls Learning Centre

Bring your broken items to get help with fixing them- For Free! Every 2nd Saturday of the Month 1pm -3pm @ St Pauls Learning Centre Electrical - Mechanical- Textile - Furniture - IT Want to volunteer to help with the fixing or orgasnising? Get in touch

48.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Dr Bike10Free! (worth double-checking)

Dr Bike

at St Pauls Learning Centre

A free drop-in session where two mechanics will treat your bike to a safety check, as well as a gear and brake tune up. This includes free brake blocks and cables, where needed - By Bristol Bike Project

48.1 milesSat 11 Jul13:30
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Community

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