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.
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 Jazz at the Tavern - formerly Taphouse
18+ Live Bands including The Jive Aces ~ 3 Stages ~ 3 Dance Floors ~ Giant Outdoor Cinema ~ Cabaret Arena ~ Vintage Fun Fair ~ and More! A Wonderful Family Friendly Atmosphere (under 16s get a free ticket when accompanied by a responsible adult).
2Free! (worth double-checking)A darkly funny, inventive and unsettling drama presented by the Belgrade Ensemble 25/26.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Visit the Weaver's House on one of our regular open days, or book a group visit.
4Free! (worth double-checking)Live Football at The Corn Exchange! Catch England's game this summer with other fans on the big screen! Starting June 23rd.
5Free! (worth double-checking)6Free! (worth double-checking)at Jazz at the Tavern - formerly Taphouse
7Free! (worth double-checking)at The Witney & District Museum
We’re excited to be back at Witney Cranival this July to bring a little bit of the museum to you. We’ll have: Handling objects for you to discover Badge making for you to have a go at Information on the museum and how to get involved in the museum If you’re looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat of the day the museum is open 10am-4pm and you’re welcome to pop in and uncover some of Witney’s past for yourself. It’s free to enter although donations are always welcome.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Join our Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Credit to Melek Ali Oglou for the images. Minimum age: suitable for children, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Free to attend, but booking encouraged as spaces are limited Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.
9Free! (worth double-checking)Join our African Drumming Workshop class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout. Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3) Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3) Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6) Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)
10Free! (worth double-checking)About the event 10am – 1pm Learn how to apply beautiful lead-free enamel to copper, using the‘wet packing’ technique You will work with coloured enamels and learn how to use the small enamelling kiln. Firing enamel takes moments, unlike firing ceramics, giving quick results. You will make a piece of jewellery using pre-cut copper shapes, choosing to make either earrings or a pendant, You will make two pieces of finished jewellery to take home. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. Please wear covered shoes (not sandals)
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