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.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

How To Visit The Hampton Court Palace Gardens For Free

A little-known opportunity to visit without paying a penny, a few times a year.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

12 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 5-11 June 2023

Things to do for under a fiver.
Things To Do
By M@

See The War Of The Roses Re-created At Barnet Medieval Festival

Two huge battles at one festival.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top 12 Exhibitions To See In London: June 2023

Migration, the climate crisis and divas aplenty.
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By Londonist

12 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 29 May-4 June 2023

A live music festival, BMX stunts and open palace gardens.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Soho Village Fete - Eccentric Party Is Back In July

Feat. the (in)famous waiters' race.
News
By Will Noble

Bus Tours Of Barking And Dagenham To Show Off 'Roding Riviera'

From ancient abbeys to cutting edge labs.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

A First Look At Belgravia And Chelsea In Bloom 2023

Free flower festivals are on all week.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

11 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 22-28 May 2023

Exhibitions, flower festivals and theatre shows for under £5.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

This Stunning Windrush Exhibition Lands In London In June

"I don't want my Caribbean culture to fizz out."
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Abandoned Peckham Waiting Room Gets Glow-Up With Mesmerising Art Installation

A free installation worth catching a train for.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Lavender Fields Near London: 6 Pretty Purple Days Out This Summer

You've seen them on Instagram - now visit them yourself.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

10 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 15-21 May 2023

Exhibitions, palace gardens and film screenings for under £5.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Sir John Soane's Museum Opens Rarely Seen Drawing Office

See inside a previously off-limits room.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Lambeth Country Show Returns To Brockwell Park In June

Putting the 'lamb' in Lambeth.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

The Hunterian Museum Reopens: And It Is Immense

Museum of surgery is back after a 6 year break.

 ★★★★★
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

11 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 8-14 May 2023

Trains, kites and hot air balloons for under £5.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it!
Things To Do
By M@

The Great Exhibition Road Festival Returns For A Glimpse Of The Future

One street, hundreds of free events.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

11 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 1-7 May 2023

Boat festivals, talks, and coronation events for under £5
Things To Do
By Aidan Walsh

Things To Do In Hyde Park And Kensington Gardens

Gardens, memorials, guided tours - the lot!
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top 11 Exhibitions To See In London: May 2023

See art in galleries, museums, a station and on a rooftop.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

See Three Giant Models Of The Capital At The London Centre

Free gallery of incredible models.
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By Londonist

11 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 24-30 April 2023

Exhibitions and spring days out for under £5.