1Free! (worth double-checking)Wellbeing Walk - Under The Downs
From: Saturday 25 July 2026 At: Storrington Rec. car park
7.9 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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Free Things This Weekend in Charlwood
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 Charlwood, from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Charlwood
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Charlwood, 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 Charlwood
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Free! (worth double-checking)Pure Pace Run Club - Horsham
From: Sunday 26 July 2026 At: Start/Finish Gail's Bakery, Carfax, Horsham
7.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Wellbeing Walk - Sullington Hill
From: Sunday 26 July 2026 At: Storrington Rec Ground Car Park
7.9 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
4Free! (worth double-checking)Cricket: Horsham Trinity CC
Cricket match starting at 1pm Spectators welcome All being well, bar open from 12:30pm and throughout.
9.1 milesSat 25 Jul13:30
5Free! (worth double-checking)Run Club - Horsham
7.9 milesSun 26 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Abseiling Taster
If you’ve ever wanted to try abseiling but felt nervous about heights, our Abseiling Taster session is the perfect place to start. Held indoors on our purpose-built 15ft abseil wall, this session is designed to gently introduce you to the sport in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re preparing for a charity abseil, looking to gain confidence before a bigger challenge, or just curious about trying something new, our taster course will give you the essential skills you need.
24.5 milesSat 25 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)Abseiling Taster
If you’ve ever wanted to try abseiling but felt nervous about heights, our Abseiling Taster session is the perfect place to start. Held indoors on our purpose-built 15ft abseil wall, this session is designed to gently introduce you to the sport in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re preparing for a charity abseil, looking to gain confidence before a bigger challenge, or just curious about trying something new, our taster course will give you the essential skills you need.
24.5 milesSat 25 Jul12:30
8Free! (worth double-checking)Kent Police Band – Music on the Bandstand
A brass band made up of serving and retired police officers, as well as a large number of civilian players. With a vast repertoire ranging from marches and overtures to selections from popular shows and even pop numbers.
20.4 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
9Free! (worth double-checking)Let’s Get Creative – People Who Live in the Skies
This event features 'People Who Live in the Skies,' a 20-minute Kathak dance performance by the Amina Khayyam Dance Company, followed by a 15-minute participatory workshop. It is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 and explores topical environmental issues.
20.6 milesSat 25 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Let’s Get Creative: South Asian Classical Dance Workshop
Put on Ghunghroo’s (bell anklets), move to the mesmerising rhythms of the ‘tabla’ and the enchanting strings of the sitar, and step into character as the story unfolds through Kathak dance.
20.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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