Free things to do with kids
Not every good day out costs money. These are the free family days out near you: country parks, woodland, free museums and open spaces where the only spend is a picnic and maybe the parking. Sorted by drive time so you can pick the closest.
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What are the best free days out near me?
Among the top free days out across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are Earth Trust, Hill End and Abingdon County Hall Museum. There are 41 listed in total on LittleWeekenders. Add your postcode to sort by drive time from your door.
Are there free days out on this weekend?
Browse the evergreen list below and add your postcode to find the closest. New events are added through the week.
Which free days out are good on a rainy day?
Good wet-weather options in this category include Abingdon County Hall Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, both with indoor or undercover areas. Use the rainy day filter to see all weather-proof options sorted by drive time.
Are there any free free days out?
Free options in this category include Earth Trust and Hill End, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by drive time.
Are there SEND-friendly free days out?
Yes, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Museum of Gloucester are listed as SEND-friendly in this category, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Filter by SEND-friendly above to see all options.
How is the list ordered?
By drive time from your postcode once you add it, closest first. Until then it is ordered by how well it fits the category.