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Free Things This Weekend in Down Ampney

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 Down Ampney, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Down Ampney

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 Down Ampney, 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 Down Ampney

The Rotary Cyclothon1Free! (worth double-checking)

The Rotary Cyclothon

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Join an inclusive, fun-filled community bike ride and help raise funds to buy more adapted cycles for the Limitless Swindon inclusive cycling programme, which helps hundreds of disabled people every week experience the joy of cycling. Everyone is encouraged to take part and set their own goals to cycle as many laps as they can on our traffic-free, enclosed, tarmac cycle track. It’s free to enter, we just ask that all participants aim to collect a minimum of £25.00 sponsorship. The event is organised by the Rotary Club and supported by Swindon Cycles. To find out more and sign up Click Here

6.6 milesSun 26 Jul10:00
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Limitless Family Cycling3Free! (worth double-checking)

Limitless Family Cycling

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online

6.6 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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Children & Family
sports-fitness4Free! (worth double-checking)

Cycle 4 Fitness

at Moredon Sporting Hub

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track Price per hour: Adults: £5.00, Children: £4.00 , Family group £16.00 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

6.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Sports & Fitness
Youth Sundays5Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth Sundays

at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre

Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!

24.9 milesSun 26 Jul
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Children & Family
Buzz Club in the Walled Garden6Free! (worth double-checking)

Buzz Club in the Walled Garden

at Museum In The Park

This month we’ll be thinking about keeping cool in the Walled Garden. Join us as we discover how plants, insects and other wildlife cope with the summer heat. At 12pm, we’ll head out on our Garden Observation Walk to look for signs of nature adapting to hot weather. Which flowers are still blooming? Where are the butterflies hiding? How do bees keep cool? Back at Buzz Club we’ll record our discoveries in our Year in the Walled Garden diary through drawings, observations and our own nature notes. All welcome, for children and adults, free entry, donations welcome.

16.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Nature & Outdoors
The Red Propellers, Klang Tone Records7Free! (worth double-checking)

The Red Propellers, Klang Tone Records

at Prince Albert

It’s James ‘ LONG BLACK COAT’ 70th birthday and to celebrate this he’s not is having a party but we have a performance from his seminally brilliant band ‘ the red propellors ’ too. So come join us celebrate with him. Free entry, and serving food all day until 9.30pm .

16.4 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
community8Free! (worth double-checking)

Calne Bike Meet 2026

at Calne Bike Meet

Following a record-breaking 2025, the Calne Bike Meet™ is back for 2026! We’re returning to our traditional slot on the last Saturday of July, turning the heart of Wiltshire into a haven for petrolheads and the local community alike.

17.1 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Community
Art Buffet (Summer 2026)9Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

27 milesSat 25 Jul
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Art Buffet (Summer 2026)10Free! (worth double-checking)

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do list at home. Fantastic for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

27 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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