5 Free Things To Do This Summer

Written by Becky on Thursday 1 July 2010

Things to do for free this summer holiday

If you are on a tight budget and are struggling for things to do for free this summer, why not try one of the many free days out being offered throughout the UK?

1. Visit a museum

Free day out in London

Many of the museums throughout London offer free admission. Admission into the Victoria and Albert Museum is free and a new free exhibition of ‘Peter Rabbit: the tale of The Tale’ is about to launch. The exhibition opens on the 3rd July and ends next January.

2. Find a free music festival near you

Free day out in Birmingham

Birmingham’s annual International Jazz Festival is back in ‘full swing’ from the 16th to 25th July. Starting at lunchtime every day, there are plenty of free shows to choose from.

3. Find a free literature festival near you

Free day out in Hull

Another year and the city of Hull sees the return of its Humber Mouth Literature Festival. The festival is the culmination of year round literature activities and there a number of free shows available. The festival is taking place between the 26th June and 11th July.

4. Make a trip to an open air cinema

Free day out in Manchester

Spinningfields holds Manchester’s first outdoor cinema and the screenings are completely free. A wide variety means everyone can enjoy a show or two! Films are shown weekly on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

5. Visit an art gallery

Free day out in Sheffield

Sheffield has a number of galleries with free admission and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) offers indoor galleries as well as outdoor sculptures situated in the tranquil grounds. There are many free events taking place throughout the summer. Booking is necessary!

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