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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 Perching Sands

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 Perching Sands, 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 Perching Sands

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Hymns and Pimms4Free! (worth double-checking)

Hymns and Pimms

at St Peter and St John The Baptist (Wivelsfield Parish Church)

Hymns and Pimms Occurring for 2 hours Venue Wivelsfield Parish Church Address Wivelsfield Parish Church Church Lane Wivelsfield Haywards Heath, RH17 7RD, United Kingdom Music and refreshments for a summer afternoon, featuring Wivelsfield Church Choir and "Songbirds" from Wivelsfield Primary School. There will be an interval during which Pimms and other drinks and light refreshments will be served outside the church. There is no charge, but donations will be welcome. View attachment

7.9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
CuratedSee the details→
Community
community5Free! (worth double-checking)

Forbidden Nights

at Ironworks Studios

Eventbrite - Ironworks Studios Brighton presents Forbidden Nights - Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Ironworks Studios, Brighton, England. Find event and ticket information.

6.5 milesSat 11 Jul20:50
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Festival of Speed 20267Free! (worth double-checking)

Festival of Speed 2026

at Grand Hall Function Suite

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the world’s most exhilarating motorsport events, bringing together legendary cars, iconic drivers, cutting‑edge machines and thousands of passionate fans in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. Known as the ultimate summer garden party of motorsport, this four‑day festival delivers non‑stop action, innovation and atmosphere for enthusiasts of all ages.

16.9 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Festivals & Events

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