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.
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 The Black Country Living Museum
Walk our historic streets browsing shops, houses and industrial workplaces of the past as they are brought to life with reenactors representing everything from domestic life to the armed forces.
2Free! (worth double-checking)Starting and finishing at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union home ground – Kingston Park, this ROAD CLOSED course take in the beautiful countryside lanes around Newcastle Airport and Dinnington.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)at The Worker's Institute and Cafe
Walk our historic streets browsing shops, houses and industrial workplaces of the past as they are brought to life with reenactors representing everything from domestic life to the armed forces.
4Free! (worth double-checking)At Bridge Church Gornal, we believe in the power of God's love and grace to transform lives. We believe in God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again on the third day. You may have known us by our former name as Straits Community Church who have been on the estate since the 1960's.
5Free! (worth double-checking)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.
6Free! (worth double-checking)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.
7Free! (worth double-checking)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 …
8Free! (worth double-checking)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
9Free! (worth double-checking)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 & […]
10Free! (worth double-checking)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!
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