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 Wolverhampton, from 9 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)at The Worker's Institute and Cafe
Our specialist Access Tours take place once a month on a Saturday and begin with an introductory welcome to the Museum. A dedicated tour guide will be with you for the duration of your tour.
2Free! (worth double-checking)at The Black Country Living Museum
Our specialist Access Tours take place once a month on a Saturday and begin with an introductory welcome to the Museum. A dedicated tour guide will be with you for the duration of your tour.
Don't miss the next one
One email a week with the local stuff worth knowing — before it's already happened.
Free. Unsubscribe whenever you like.
3Free! (worth double-checking)We’re serving up a huge variety of tastebud-tempting treats to satisfy every craving. From the finest local flavors to exciting regional specialties, get ready to indulge in food and drink that will make your day unforgettable! It’s not just about the food – it’s about the vibe! Enjoy amazing live music from talented local bands as you tuck into your favorite dishes. Sip on refreshing drinks, soak up the atmosphere, and let the beats elevate your festival experience. Be there or be hungry! This year’s Food Festival is a feast for all your senses – packed with flavor, fun, and festivities. Mark your calendars and join us for an incredible day out. See you there! We're also delighted to welcome The Teenage Market to Kenilworth Food Festival! The Teenage Market provides young people with a free platform to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and talents. Expect a fantastic range of products from the next generation of traders, bringing even more energy, vibrancy and diversity to this year's festival.
4Free! (worth double-checking)at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
A free exhibition at the Library of Birmingham highlighting how financial pressure and policy decisions shape everyday life for disabled people.
5Free! (worth double-checking)at Studio-Gallery of Carole Baker
NEWPORT AGRICULTURAL SHOW Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8EU. You can find Carole in the Rural Lifestyle Marquee and she will be demonstrating from 12.30pm Saturday 11 July 2026
6Free! (worth double-checking)This recital by Tom Stockwell is part of our monthly series of recitals by organists associated with Victorian Gothic churches designed, like ours, by architect John Loughborough Pearson.
7Free! (worth double-checking)Witness 600 years of British military history brought to life!
8Free! (worth double-checking)When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
9Free! (worth double-checking)When: Saturday 25th July, What Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Kids...
at The Heart of England Forest
Workshop Reading the Forest: Identifying Trees in Summer Saturday 25th July, 10:00 - 12:00 Enjoy a beginner‑friendly tree identification experience in the Heart of England Forest, starting with a short indoor introduction to key features such as leaves, buds, bark and tree shape. You’ll then head out on a guided walk through the woodland at Middle Spernal to put your new skills into practice. As you explore young plantations and mature trees, you’ll discover how many of the Forest’s broadleaf species you can spot. A relaxed and engaging way to learn more about the natural environment. From £15 plus fees More information and booking
More Top Picks
If this page has done the trick, there is more where that came from.