Budget-friendly things to do in London this week for £5 or less.
Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We've also compiled this epic map of free stuff in London.
Try your luck at a pub quiz
Try not to make a fool of yourself at the 1 April edition of the weekly pub quiz at The White Horse in Wembley. For just £2 entry per person, take part to be in with a chance of winning a prize.
£2, 1 April.
Do creative things with a Galaxy Tab
The Creative Station pop-up at Waterloo station offers you the chance to get hands-on with a Galaxy Tab S9 Series, with a slew of free workshops in which you can write, draw, dabble in a digital book club, and even take part in a spot of Rush Hour Crush. Book your spot ahead of turning up.
Free, 1-4 April.
Get stuck into free family activities in Croydon
Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres in central Croydon are hosting a range of family-friendly activities for five days this week. Among them is a hip hop silent disco with DJ Bunny, an interactive LED climbing wall, and a bungee trampoline. Many events are free, while some incur a small charge.
Free-£5, 1-5 April.
Celebrate nature in a roof garden
Celebrate the start of spring with a free day of family activities at Southbank Centre's roof garden. Drop in throughout the day to enjoy pop-up performances and artist-led activities, all linked to nature. For ages 3+.
Free, 3 April.
Catch a free lunchtime concert
Lauderdale House in Highgate hosts a relaxed, 40-minute lunchtime concert, with musicians showcasing works written for a combination of voice and instruments. It takes place in the Long Gallery, with views over neighbouring Waterlow Park.
Free, 4 April.
Explore some of London's best boozers
City Guide Pete Smith gives a free talk about some of London's best pubs, from those with opulent interiors, to spit and sawdust establishments. The talk takes place at Guildhall Library, and you can watch in person or online.
Free, 4 April
Catch the end of this Barbican exhibition
Final few days to see Concrete and Clay, a free exhibition in the Barbican Foyers, centred around a rarely seen, 1:22-scale model of the Centre and Estate. It's also a chance to view architectural plans, drawings, photos, objects and leaflets from Barbican Centre's original designs.
Free, until 5 April.
Visit the Bell House Garden
For a small donation, take a wander around Bell House Garden, the open space belonging to the Georgian Bell House in Dulwich. Visit the Walled Garden, where food for the kitchen is grown, as well as the rose garden and the woodland walk. There's an Easter egg hunt for kids, and tea and coffee is available to buy.
£5 donation, 6 April.
Celebrate Vaisakhi in Trafalgar Square
The Sikh and Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated in Trafalgar Square with an afternoon of free entertainment that's open to everyone. Watch live performances on the main stage, and demos of the Sikh martial art, Gatka. Attend turban tying workshops, and keep the kids entertained with family-friendly events in the marquee.
Free, 6 April
Visit the Sewing Machine Museum
The monthly opening of London's Sewing Machine Museum in Balham takes place today. Visit a collection of dozens of historic sewing machines — the personal collection of sewing machine salesman Ray Rushton — including one from 1865 which belonged to Queen Victoria's firstborn daughter. Read about our trip to the museum for an idea of what to expect.
Free (though charity donations welcome), 6 April.
Have a go at ceilidh dancing
Head to the Riverside Terrace at Southbank Centre for a family ceilidh jam, centred around a traditional maypole. Learn the dance routine to live music, mixing traditional maypole dancing with street dance moves.
Free, 7 April.
