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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 Damgate

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 Damgate, 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 Damgate

Fused Glass Workshop1Free! (worth double-checking)

Fused Glass Workshop

at Stoke-on-Trent City Centre

11am to 1pm Admission: £5 In these workshops by Paula Andrews, there will be opportunities to create Fused Glass artworks inspired by Nature, Colour and the Seasons. There are lots of projects to choose from including freestanding panels as well as dishes and tea lights. Each project is individually priced and payable on the day. Prices range from £10 to £40. Workshops are suitable for all abilities.

15.7 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
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Champions 4 Change9Free! (worth double-checking)

Champions 4 Change

at Artcore

Free visual art workshops on in the heart of the community for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years.

17.9 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Friday Corp10Free! (worth double-checking)

Friday Corp

at Corporation Sheffield

The Soundtrack to Your Student Life Your Friday night, your way – 3 rooms, unbeatable drink deals, and the music you want to hear. Corp Friday has had a glow-up – and it’s all for you. We’ve taken everything you love about a big night out and turned the volume up. This isn’t just a club night, it’s a playlist you can walk through. From crowd-surfing chaos in Drop (Sheffield’s longest-running rock and metal night) to dancing like nobody’s watching in our pop room, this is your space to go all out. We’ve built this night around experience and energy, with genre takeovers, guest DJs, and room-hopping freedom – so you can vibe shift on demand. Drop! – Rock, Metal & Alt (Running since ’93!) Pop, Throwbacks & Viral Anthems DnB, Dance & House Indie Room – 1st Friday of the Month only Student-friendly drinks all night All advance tickets come with a free Corp Bomb on entry, priority queue access, and are always cheaper than paying on the door – it’s a no-brainer. 11pm – 3am

25 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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