Free and low cost things to do

There are lots of Youth Clubs in Buckinghamshire that run free events and activities for young people. Youth Clubs can be a great way to meet new people and get involved in different activities within your community.

There are lots of leisure centres in and around Buckinghamshire where you can do different activities such as:

• swimming
• gym
• rock climbing
• fitness classes
• trampolining

Some discounts are available for young people to help towards the cost of visiting sports and leisure centres.

Parkrun's are also completely free to attend and are located in lots of different places across Buckinghamshire.

Cadets and Rangers groups can help you to develop many skills and make lots of new friends.

Most clubs do charge a fee or a donation, check with the individual groups for specific costs.

Having a diverse range of language skills can really help you communicate with others more effectively. It can also be lots of fun to learn a new language and learn about different cultures.

There are lots of different language workshops, apps and websites which you can use to help develop your language skills including:

• OpenLearn by The Open University
• Duolingo
• BBC Bitesize

You can also visit a library in Buckinghamshire and borrow a language learning book, eBook, or Audiobook to help you.

Whatever type of artist you are, there is something for everyone to take part in both at home and in Buckinghamshire.

You can find lots of different creative activities in Buckinghamshire, including:

• art and crafts
• music sessions
• cooking classes
• dance clubs and classes

If you want to stay at home you can try:

• making your own movie
• staging a modeling shoot
• chocolate making
• drawing different objects around the house

Learning about the past of where you come from or where you live can be very interesting and give you lots of knowledge of the local area.

Lots of libraries have information about Buckinghamshire and the local areas to help to dive into the history of your area.

It's completely free to join the library if you live in Buckinghamshire.

Finding out more about careers can be a great way to start looking at what you want to do after you leave education.

You can search for career events and organisations that offer support on our directory.

Volunteering and work experience can be a great way to learn more about the field you are interested in.

There are lots of different types of parks and outdoor spaces in and around Buckinghamshire for you to explore.

If you have a bike, scooter or skateboard you could check out your local skate park to try and learn some new tricks.

Meditating is a great way to take a moment to pause, focus on your breathing and reset.

You can follow a how to meditate guide at home. Or you can attend a meditation or yoga class in your area.