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 Selsey, from 6 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 Milton Park Childrens Centre
SailGP’s international sailing event returns to Southsea seafront on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July. To safely set up and host the event, there will be temporary closures along parts of the promenade from Thursday 10 July to Thursday 31 July, along with other changes for some attractions and roads in this area during this...
2Free! (worth double-checking)Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)at The Cube
Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!
4Free! (worth double-checking)About Join the English Civil War Society in an historically accurate re-creation of what happened in and around Chippenham during the summer of 1643. Watch four hundred soldiers with cannon and horses as The King's Army and The Roundhead Association battle to decide whether the town will be Royalist or throw in its lot with Parliament. Enjoy a glimpse of 17th Century life when visiting the encampment of Townsfolk and watch displays by Musketeers, Pikemen, Cavalry, and artillery throughout the day. For more information and to see the full timetable, please visit bit.ly/BoC2026. This is a free event delivered by The English Civil War Society in partnership with Chippenham Town Council
5Free! (worth double-checking)About A traditional Summer Fayre is set to bring the community spirit back to St Peter's Church in Fugglestone, Wilton. Step back in time into a celebration of community, tradition, and summer charm. Play traditional games like Cornhole, Ring Toss and "Walk the trail". A programme of entertainment will enhance the festive atmosphere, featuring traditional Morris dancing alongside performances by local musicians. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy recitals on a hand-pumped pipe organ, a rare and historic musical treasure in the church. To complete the experience, a selection of cream teas and other refreshments will be available throughout the event. The event is organised by the Fugglestone St Peter Trust, a community-led initiative working to secure lottery funding for the restoration and revitalisation of the church building. Trustees will be on hand throughout the afternoon to discuss plans for expanding the church's role as a community space—and visitors can even take aim at them with wet sponges in a traditional pillory. Whether you come with family, friends, or simply a curiosity for local heritage, there will be something to please everyone. The Fayre is free to attend with all proceeds supporting the restoration project
6Free! (worth double-checking)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.
7Free! (worth double-checking)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.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Legends! Lore! Local lives in all their glory! Join storyteller and historian Jon Norman-Mason for a journey into the past that's all around us in the present. Part history, part folklore, part immersive spoken storytelling, this heritage-trail-with-a-difference brings to life stories from Devonshire Ward’s past.
9Free! (worth double-checking)Rock climbing is the ultimate outdoor sport. Many have fantasised about trying it but put it off because it looks “too hard”. But, with the right instructor by your side and the proper technique, you be able to conquer climbing and get an immense dose of adrenaline pumping.
10Free! (worth double-checking)Rock climbing is the ultimate outdoor sport. Many have fantasised about trying it but put it off because it looks “too hard”. But, with the right instructor by your side and the proper technique, you be able to conquer climbing and get an immense dose of adrenaline pumping.
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