Free and cheap things to do this summer

Summer is here!* :parrot:

Wherever you live in the UK, what have you got planned this summer which either costs nothing or is really low cost?

A few ideas if you're in and around Brighton:

- Have a beach day, complete with BBQ or picnic, music and a swim in the sea
- Pride, which is on the first weekend of August, is mostly free with some ticketed events and areas
- Head to beautiful countryside spots of the South Downs - like Seven Sisters, Devil's Dyke
- Do the undercliff walks between Brighton and Saltdean
- Paddle Round the Pier is a free charity beach event on July 6-7
- The pier is always a good shout for the 2p machines and rides

What do you plan to do this summer that doesn't break the bank?

:koala:

*Unless you're doing further maths, in which case it's very nearly here!

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Reply 1

Ikeo

Go for a walk
Hike up a mountain (dependent on transport)
Go swimming
See friends
Study
Walk/play with your pets
Go trainspotting/plane spotting/bus spotting
Explore new places
Start an Instagram account and post inspirational quotes
Start an Instagram account and post pictures of yourself or scenery
Learn something online
Watch a movie online
Watch YouTube
Do some arts and crafts
Get a boyfriend/girlfriend
Get a job!
Sell your old junk on eBay
Volunteer at a charity shop or event
Go cycling
Go running
Spend (waste) time on TSR
Set some goals and achieve them
Have fun with your family
Go to museums that are cheap or free (I always thought the London Transport museum was free but it's not..)
Join a sports team
Join a club
Go to a library
Read a book
Play videogames
Prepare for the next academic term
Waste your life on social media
Grow some plants
Eat some plants
Turn vegan
Where is this going
Improve your mental health
Enhance your skills
Gain some experience for your CV etc
Go on holiday (a bit expensive but depends where + depends whether you pay for it)
Relax
Have a shower
Have a bath
Build something
Help the world
Binge watch movies/shows
Lose weight/gain weight
Get a haircut
Go to the gym
Start a blog
Make a photo album
Donate bl00d
Listen to the radio
Dance
Do some practice papers
Picnic
Stay over at a friends house and pretend you're on holiday
Start a YouTube channel
Start a vlog
Become a better version of yourself (although you're perfect already <3 :wink:

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Spend time wandering around town aimlessly looking in shops
Have a party? (a cheap one)
Go to an exhibition
Go to a global warming protest
Start a petition
Change the world
done

Reply 2

username2998742

Lock yourself in your room like the antisocial TSRian you are

Reply 3

candokoala

Amazing list!

Original post by Ikeo

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Spend time wandering around town aimlessly looking in shops
Have a party? (a cheap one)
Go to an exhibition
Go to a global warming protest
Start a petition
Change the world
done

Reply 4

CoolCavy

Volunteer Team

Will just be drawing for the majority of it. Working to build my portfolio for an illustration MA

Reply 5

Ikeo

Thanks, a very random plethora of free or cheap activities but there are so so many more!

Original post by candokoala

Amazing list!

Reply 6

candokoala

What about on our (admittedly rare) hot days when sitting inside is too much?

Original post by Glaz

Lock yourself in your room like the antisocial TSRian you are

Reply 7

Ikeo

Oops I didn't read the question correctly, the listed activities are NOT what I am doing - just some ideas on what could be done

I'm just matched betting, playing games, going for walks, shopping, hopefully learning something (doubt it), YouTube, random online stuff etc

Reply 8

username2998742

Original post by candokoala

What about on our (admittedly rare) hot days when sitting inside is too much?

@Puddles the Monkey any tips?

Reply 9

Puddles the Monkey

Original post by Glaz

@Puddles the Monkey any tips?

Go outside to a lovely park or beach and then go on TSR? :beard:

Reply 10

CoolCavy

Volunteer Team

Oh as well I forgot, go birdwatching. That is free. If anyone wants any tips I have loads and know the majority of British birds by heart.

Reply 11

username2998742

Original post by Puddles the Monkey

Go outside to a lovely park or beach and then go on TSR? :beard:

Thank you Lord Puddles :adore:

Reply 12

8472

Free fossil hunt on the south coast.

Free airshows:

Spoiler

Tour Amazon fulfilment centres

Tour BBC Studios/offices

Sky Garden in London

Walking tour of London.

Hobby Craft run free in store craft events

RYA free/low cost sailing sessions until september

Lots of free things :ninja:

Reply 13

Little Popcorns

Galleries
Museums
Movies
Dinner
Drinks
Walks
Rides
Parties
Games
Doing the garden
Arts and crafts

Reply 14

Chronoscope

Volunteer Section Leader

Original post by Glaz

Lock yourself in your room like the antisocial TSRian you are

I'm in this picture and I don't like it :colondollar:

Reply 15

kkboyk

- Going to the library, reading books and learning a new skill.
-Hanging out at a hypster type cafe where there are board games you can play for free.
- Visiting local galleries and museums (some are free).

Reply 16

candokoala

That's fine, ideas are very welcome too! Matched betting is great because it's better than free, it makes you money :smile:

what would you learn if you do manage it?

Original post by Ikeo

Reply 17

Ikeo

Definitely discrete maths (e.g. sets, mathematical induction) in order to be better prepared for university and actually try and remember what I did 5 years ago!

Original post by candokoala