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St Mary's Church will be hosting a family-friendly summer celebration on 2nd September, Saturday. The church in Ely will be opening its gardens from midday for fun and entertainment. There will be entertainment for children by KD Theatre Productions, holding performances at 12:30pm and 3:15pm. The free event will have face painting, inflatables, a vintage styled cafe serving home made cream teas, craft and modelling. Find fun and sing-along... Read More»

The Saltaire tunnels will be open to visitors as part of the Heritage Open Days initiative, which will see a number of venues across the district participating. The two tunnesl will be open from 10am to 4:30pm on both 9th and 10th September. Visitors coming here to Saltaire, in Shipley, part of Bradford Metropolitan District, get to walk in the footsteps of mill-workers and students of the village, in... Read More»

Theatre by the Lake in Keswick (Cumbria), will be hosting an Open Day, throwing open its doors to all on 9th September, Saturday. The completely free event is part of Heritage Open Days this year. The theatre is inviting all with something for everybody, for all ages, at the height of home-produced rep season. The visitors are allowed to take a peek at behind-the-scenes of the theatre and find... Read More»

Stratford will be showcasing the work by members of the Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers on 16th September (Saturday), at the Methodist Church Hall in Old Town, from 12pm to 3:30pm, on the occasion of World wide Spin in Public Day. At the free event, members, also hailing from Solihull and Southam, will demonstrate their handiwork of different types, which includes spinning, tapestry, weaving, dying, felt-making, carding, crochet... Read More»

To celebrate Heritage Open Days, Riversmeet are organising at the Confluence site a special day of 'Storying' and will share what they discovered in research at the fascinating site. The Confluence site is where the Derwent and Cocker rivers confluence, an an interesting site to explore and with a rich industrial heritage. People of all ages can join here at 11am and 2pm for storytelling, to hear myths, legends... Read More»

The Bristol Festival of Puppetry returns on 1st and runs till 10th September this year, with venues at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Watershed and Puppet Place, the harbour-side headquarters of the festival. There are free events for those new to puppetry, with workshops for the professional and aspiring puppeteers. There's BSL and also relaxed events meant for those with hearing impairment or other additional needs. This year's event has something for everyone... Read More»

A popular free event Maidenhead at the Movies, will be back in Kidwells Park, on 18th, 19th and 20th August. The event has a full line-up of films with family favourites and blockbusters, organised by Enjoy Maidenhead. The big screen for the outdoor cinema in Maidenhead, Berkshire, has films announced and includes Lego Batman Movie, Beauty and the Beast, La La Land and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.... Read More»

ParkFest is returning to Seaton Park on its third annual festival to mark the Aberdeen park's 70th anniversary. The celebration is in collaboration with Aberdeen Council and Aberdeen Harbour, as ParkFest forms part of the platinum anniversary which is being organised by Friends of Seaton Park group, that also marks a milestone for the park. The park was part of the Seaton House estate grounds and in 1947 it... Read More»

Under the Stars in East Ham is a four-night, free extravaganza, run by the council, taking pace from 17th to 20th August, at Central Park, East Ham. Highlights for the event include a reggae bonanza, Eastern beats and the iconic 70s girl group- The Three Degrees. Singers who will get things moving include Massive Attack's Daddy G, Horace Andy and Tippa Irie. Pato Banton, the Grammy-nominated legend under guidance... Read More»

A floating cinema will be showing many interesting films, docked at Hull Marina, with a week-long programme of shows. The attraction will halt here till 13th August, Sunday. Showing new features every day, the 'In Dialogue' film programme of this year has been curated in response to a new major artistic commission of UP Projects, 'On The Bench', by Harry Meadley. The film programme highlights the themes featured in... Read More»

The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Festival is being celebrated as a week-long festival from 21st to 25th August. It is free event for all ages and has something for everyone. Find guided walks to stream dipping, from story-telling to community clear trips. Although all events are free, booking is needed on some to ensure a place. On Monday, 21st August, Hubbards Hills in Louth will host from 10am till noon, family fun... Read More»

The skies above the Southsea Commons, Portsmouth, will again be cluttered with countless number of kites in all sizes and shapes. The free to watch event will be held between 10am and 5pm, over the weekend of 12th and 13th August. Once again organised by the Kite Society of Great Britain and the Portsmouth City Council jointly, the 28th Portsmouth International Kite Festival is one of the 23 biggest... Read More»

Afrikan Boy will host the festival stage at this year's free Summer Festival at Africa Centre. The free event will take place in Southwark, London on 19th August (Saturday) He is a MIA collaborator and songwriter and has invited to join him on the Black British Music Stage, the Dee Ajayi and Gambimi, and alsoThe Fedz, a 13-strong collective. The centre's team behind Young Africa group has programmed The... Read More»

The Barton Town Council is organising 'Picnic In The Park' this weekend, to be held on Sunday, the 6th August, in Barton town, at the Baysgarth Park. The free event, now in its 21st year, runs from 11am to 4pm, with lots of activities and games to engage the young ones, while parents enjoy the summer weather. So families are urged take along a picnic blanket, to get involved... Read More»

A month-long festival celebrating live music is getting tuned in Altrincham in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The music festival, Sounds Like Altrincham, comes with a jam-packed line-up. The event will be culminating in the August bank holiday weekend. Find live music events all around the town centre, with gigs of various styles, from rock to jaz, to folk to reggae and free live performances, organised by the Altrincham Unlimited. The... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Nottingham's Riverside Festival has free events awaiting you.; b) Kids Week offers free tickets and activities for kids, over the month; c) Get free beauty products from Glamour Beauty Club. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Nottingham's Riverside Festival has free events awaiting you Nottingham's biggest event of the summer has lots to offer this weekend, to... Read More»

The English Civi War returns to Barnstaple in a free week of re-enactments, packed with historical activities that culminates is a live battle in Rock Park. From 7th to 13th August Barnstable Town Council will be marking the town's role in the English Civil War, that happened from 1642 to 1651, by hosting a packed programme, staring on Monday (7 August). The event begins with an Open House at the Guildhall,... Read More»

The Hen Harrier Day will have Chris Packham, the conservationist and TV presenter, attending it at the RSPB Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve. The event will be held on 5t August, at the reserve in Purfleet, Essex, aiming to raise awareness about the illegal persecution suffered by the hen harrier, which starts at 11am and has free entry for everyone. These spectacular birds of prey have a precarious position now... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Victoria Square and National Museums team up to offer free workshops; b) Free music festival coming to Dreamland; c) Get a free sample of St. Tropez Shower Tan Lotion. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Victoria Square and National Museums team up to offer free workshops Teaming up with the National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI), Belfast's Victoria... Read More»

The Hull Truck Theatre in Kensington upon Hull, will be hosting a great family fun day for free, on 29th July, Saturday. The free event will run from 10am to 4pm. People of all ages can enjoy loads of fun that includes theatre-tours, story-telling and face-painting on the Saturday, where there will also a Lego building. The event is free and you can dress up to attend, without any... Read More»