Free & Cheap

On a budget? Looking for something free to do in London? There is plenty on offer for less than £5 - and we're here to help. London doesn't have to be as expensive as you think.
Art & Photography
By M@

See Three New Morphing Sculptures By Nick Hornby

Trio of incredible shape-changing sculptures hit town.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 25 September-1 October 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

London On Fire: Paintings Of The Blitz By The Firefighters Who Were There

City's darkest hour captured in vivid paint.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 18-24 September 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Tate Britain Reveals Grenfell-Inspired Staircase

Chris Ofili's Requiem unveiled.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 11-17 September 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Frieze Sculpture 2023: Regent's Park Turns Into A Free Outdoor Art Gallery This Autumn

21 playful works of art sprinkled around the English Gardens.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Walking With The Snowman: Free Art Trail Comes To Fleet Street This Christmas

We're walking in the aaaiiiiiiir.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Origin Of The Faeces: Massive Animal Poo Collection Drops In Kingston

This show's going to make a splash.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Chance To Visit The 'Roman' Bath In Strand Lane

One of London's most lied-about attractions.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 4-10 September 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London In September 2023

A crystal dinner and chic couture in this month's top shows to see in London.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Peckham Festival: Free 3-Day Party Comes To SE15 London This September

Music, workshops, crafts, food - you name it.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 28 August-3 September 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
History
By M@

Visit The Ankerwycke Yew, The "Last Surviving Witness To The Signing Of Magna Carta"

A remarkable tree on the edge of London.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dozens Of Vintage Boats Moor Up In Central London This September

The (free!) Classic Boat Festival is back at St Katharine Docks.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Holy Immersive Pop-Up! You Can Visit The Batcave At This Free Batman Experience

Feat. costumes, props and vehicles from the movies.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 21-27 August 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Horizon 22: London's Got A Free New Viewing Gallery - And It's The Tallest In Western Europe

Booking opens 20 September.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Ever Been To This Free London Yew Maze?

A tree-ific day out, right alongside the Elizabeth line.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

See A Flock Of 50 Sheep Herded Over Southwark Bridge This September

By a celebrity.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 14-20 August 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Music
By Will Noble

Kinks, Buzzcocks And Janis Joplin To Get Plaques On Camden Music Walk Of Fame

And there's a free festival too!
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Pearly Kings And Queens Harvest Festival - Have A Right Old Knees-Up At This Legendary Event

The true cockney spirit lives on.