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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 Upper Hoden Farm

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 Upper Hoden Farm, 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 Upper Hoden Farm

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Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)4Free! (worth double-checking)

Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

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.

45 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
African Drumming Workshop5Free! (worth double-checking)

African Drumming Workshop

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

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+)

45 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
St Giles Church Summer Fayre from 10.00am / 2.00pm All our welcome free entry6Free! (worth double-checking)

St Giles Church Summer Fayre from 10.00am / 2.00pm All our welcome free entry

at St Giles Church

Come along to our summer fayre at St Giles Church, where you can browse and buy lovely items from our tables of crafts, bric-a-brac, jewellery, flower displays, and more. Relax with a delicious refreshment, and enjoy the wonderful BBQ and Caribbean food outside. Everyone is welcome, entry is free, and as with previous fayres, it promises to be a warm and welcoming day at our church. 10.00 am/2.00 pm.

32.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Markets & Fairs
Ruby’s Vintage Fair7Free! (worth double-checking)

Ruby’s Vintage Fair

at J L Carter & Partners

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Ruby’s are fabulous Vintage & Retro Fairs in the South East and will be returning to Millets Farm this July with their Vintage Village! Stalls will be showcasing all things vintage and retro including…Vintage costume jewellery & accessories, Vintage clothes, Kitchenalia & linens, Vintage decorative items, Retro clothes & […]

38.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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Markets & Fairs
Limitless Family Cycling8Free! (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

38.3 milesSat 11 Jul16:00
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Children & Family
Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day9Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Lace Making Day

at Athelstan Museum

Rausing Building FREE – donation appreciated Booking not required but numbers may be limited. The Museum is NORMALLY open 6 days per week: Monday – Closed, Tuesday – FRIDAY open 10.30am – 4.30pm, SATURDAY OPEN 10.30AM – 4.00PM, Sunday open 11.30am – 3.30pm, See ALSO… bank Holiday OPening Hours See our Online Shop to get items by post.

39.2 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Community
Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children10Free! (worth double-checking)

Magical Malmesbury – Victorian Ragged School History Fun for Children

at Athelstan Museum

A special History Club workshop day for Magic Malmesbury! Our FREE History Club interactive workshops for 4-11 year olds (accompanied by an adult) usually runs on the last Sunday of each month. See Whats On for details of future History Club dates, times and topics. Come along and join the fun whilst learning about our …

39.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

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