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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 Cardiff

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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff

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.

4.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Festivals & Events
Event : Celebration of Nature2Free! (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.

4.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Festivals & Events

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I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs3Free! (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.

24.7 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Community
Ebbw Valley Brass6Free! (worth double-checking)

Ebbw Valley Brass

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 .

17.6 milesSun 12 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Coffee and chat7Free! (worth double-checking)

Coffee and chat

at Burnham Pavilion

11am-1pm Somewhere House Somerset offers “coffee and chat” sessions on the last Saturday of the month (except December). Free to attend, you are welcome to give a donation towards refreshments. A safe, warm space to socialise and meet members of the counselling and volunteer team. Contact the team on.

18.6 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
A Morning of Classical Music8Free! (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

28.2 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Live Music
Fashionable Faith Displays9Free! (worth double-checking)

Fashionable Faith Displays

at St John the Baptist

Glamour and glory! Back by popular demand, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery, be dazzled by the array of colour, understand the rich symbolism and meaning of Church-wear in today's world.

41 milesSun 12 Jul12:30
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Community
Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day10Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day

at Athelstan Museum

Rausing Building FREE – donation appreciated Booking not required but numbers may be limited. The Museum is NORMALLY open 6 days per week: Monday – Closed, Tuesday – FRIDAY open 10.30am – 4.30pm, SATURDAY OPEN 10.30AM – 4.00PM, Sunday open 11.30am – 3.30pm, See ALSO… bank Holiday OPening Hours See our Online Shop to get items by post.

47.2 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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