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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 Thistleboon
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 Thistleboon, 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 Thistleboon
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2Free! (worth double-checking)Group Exhibition – Croma
at National Botanic Garden Conference Centre
Celebrate the colours of summer with Croma, a vibrant new exhibition inspired by the beauty, energy and abundance of the natural world at its seasonal peak. Exploring nature’s journey through colour, light and form, Croma brings together works that capture the richness of summer landscapes, flourishing plant life and the wildlife that thrives at this […]
20.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Narberth Farmers Market
Developed as a collaboration between HAEL and the Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership, this new market brings together local growers, producers and makers from across the county. This market will showcase a wide mix of local food and drink producers, highlighting the breadth of the region’s food culture Stalls will include fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods, baked goods, and speciality items Market dates are as follows; 11th July | 8th August | 12th September | 24th October | 7th November | 19th December
36 milesSat 11 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Event : Celebration of Nature
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.
30.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
5Free! (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.
31.5 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
6Free! (worth double-checking)Parkrun
parkrun is a free weekly timed 5km run which starts by Foam every Saturday at 9am. It is suitable for people of all abilities and organised by volunteers.
46.1 milesSat 11 Jul10:00
7Free! (worth double-checking)TLC Teddies Grand Day Out | Bala Lake Railway
A great day out on the Bala Steam Railway in support of Teddies for Loving Care, a charity which donates teddies to young children in local hospitals…
48 milesSat 11 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Ensemble Cymru Music Concerts | Gregynog
Gregynog Hall & Gardens , Newtown Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.
48 milesSat 11 Jul
9Free! (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 .
38.6 milesSun 12 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Coffee and chat
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.
48.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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