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Free, outdoors and with friends
The best weekends don’t have to cost anything. Here’s what’s genuinely free.
Freeentry to England’s national museums, including the Natural History Museum and British Museum. The government confirmed it’s staying free on 29 September 2026.GOV.UK
Freeparkrun: a 5k walk, jog or run every Saturday morning in parks across the UK. Register once, then just turn up.parkrun
Freelibrary membership: books, plus ebooks, audiobooks and magazines on your phone through your library’s apps. Many libraries run free events too.GOV.UK
FreeNational Trails and coast paths to walk, including the Norfolk Coast Path. Parking charges may apply at some spots.
TL;DRMuseums, parkrun, libraries and the outdoors are free for everyone. The only cost is getting there.
A free weekend with friends
Picnic and a walk
Everyone brings one thing. Pick a park, beach or forest trail.
Museum and a coffee
Free entry, one paid drink. Many museums have late openings with free events.
Film night in
Stream something you already pay for, or borrow DVDs from the library. Split the snacks.
Saturday parkrun
Walk it together, then breakfast at someone’s house.
Games night
Board games, cards or a console tournament. Libraries and cafés sometimes lend games.
Swap shop
Bring clothes you don’t wear, leave with something new to you.
Your 5-minute move
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Receipts · checked 9 November 2026