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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.

This Is The Oldest Skull Ever Found In The Thames... You Can See It From Tomorrow

This Is The Oldest Skull Ever Found In The Thames... You Can See It From Tomorrow

He died 5,600 years ago. | By Will Noble
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 18-24 February 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 18-24 February 2019

A teddy bear festival, a flying boat, and volcanoes. | By Londonist Staff
A New Roof Garden Just Opened In The City Of London

A New Roof Garden Just Opened In The City Of London

And it's completely free. | By Harry Rosehill
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 11-17 February 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 11-17 February 2019

Visit a Roman fort, watch Black Panther, see a free concert. | By Londonist Staff
Rape, A Botched Abortion And Her Mother's Ashes: Tracey Emin Faces It All In New Exhibition

Rape, A Botched Abortion And Her Mother's Ashes: Tracey Emin Faces It All In New Exhibition

The artist that divides everyone is back in town. | By Tabish Khan ★★★★☆
In London On Wednesday? Prepare To Hear Some Very Loud Bangs

In London On Wednesday? Prepare To Hear Some Very Loud Bangs

103 of them, to be precise. | By Laura Reynolds
The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

A surreal tea party and a darkened cave. | By Tabish Khan
16 Urban Paintings Of London That We Want To Own

16 Urban Paintings Of London That We Want To Own

Doreen Fletcher: a modern day Master. | By Will Noble
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 4-10 February 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 4-10 February 2019

Gun salutes, a bookshop crawl and Chinese New Year. | By Londonist Staff
Brick Pics! Lego Cafe Pops Up In Central London

Brick Pics! Lego Cafe Pops Up In Central London

It's for the Lego Movie 2. | By Will Noble
The Best Exhibitions Opening In London In February

The Best Exhibitions Opening In London In February

Your culture calendar sorted. | By Tabish Khan
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 28 January-3 February 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 28 January-3 February 2019

Meet members of the Household Cavalry. | By Londonist Staff
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 21-27 January 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 21-27 January 2019

37 things to do for £5 or less. | By Londonist Staff
Let It Snow (drop)! London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month

Let It Snow (drop)! London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month

The flower that's about to take over your Instagram feed. | By Laura Reynolds
6 Of The Best Romantic London Days Out

6 Of The Best Romantic London Days Out

London day trips, for lovers. | By Zoe Craig
Dazzling Photos Of Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2019

Dazzling Photos Of Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2019

Dancing fountains, angel wings, and a light maze. | By Laura Reynolds
Illuminated River: What Is It, And When Will The Thames Bridges Be Lit Up?

Illuminated River: What Is It, And When Will The Thames Bridges Be Lit Up?

The River Thames is getting lit. | By Laura Reynolds
A Night Dedicated To Redheads Is Happening Tonight!

A Night Dedicated To Redheads Is Happening Tonight!

Big Ginger Night Out. | By Will Noble
Fantastic Free Lights Festival Returns To London Tomorrow

Fantastic Free Lights Festival Returns To London Tomorrow

11 days of illuminations in east London. | By Laura Reynolds
Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 14-20 January 2019

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 14-20 January 2019

Three words: knitting for kittens. | By Londonist Staff
Fancy A Free Delivery Of Aperol Spritz?

Fancy A Free Delivery Of Aperol Spritz?

Free orange goodness, delivered to your door. | By Will Noble
Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 7-13 January 2019

Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 7-13 January 2019

All £5 or less. | By Londonist Staff
The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London This Winter

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London This Winter

The big shows to catch before, during and after the holiday season. | By Tabish Khan
Is Bloomberg Mixing The World's Biggest G&T?

Is Bloomberg Mixing The World's Biggest G&T?

Huge ice blocks appear near Bank. | By Laura Reynolds