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.
Sport
By Will Noble

The Boat Race 2025: How, Where And When To Watch Oxford Vs Cambridge

Plenty of riverside pubs to choose from.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

See Hundreds Of Boats Tackle The Famous Boat Race Course This March

The big race before... the big races.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 10-16 March 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.

Things To Do
By Will Noble

Ride On Vintage London Buses For Free This Month

Hop aboard vintage Routemasters, RT-types and more.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Chelsea In Bloom 2025: Free Flower Festival Returns With A Fashion Theme

Trail of floral art around west London.
Things To Do
By Londonist

London's St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival 2025: When, Where And How To Get Involved

Dust off your shamrock sunglasses and head for Trafalgar Square this March.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 3-9 March 2025

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

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: March 2025

Pirates, Grayson Perry and Tutankhamun
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 24 February-2 March 2025

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

A Heart-Wrenching Blitz Exhibition At London Archives

Photos, maps, diaries and more.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 17-23 February 2025

Space Week, half term on a budget and FREE CUPS OF TEA!
Comedy
By Will Noble

Free And Cheap Comedy In London: Where To Find It

Talk about cheap laughs...
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By Laura Reynolds

Earth Hour 2025: London To Be Plunged Into Darkness Again

Switch the lights off for an hour, for the good of the planet.
Family
By Londonist

London's Best Independent Cinemas

Reel gems.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 10-16 February 2025

Two words: FREE CURRY.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 3-9 February 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 27 January-2 February 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Art & Photography
By Samantha Manton

Working Class Britain In Five Pieces Of Art

Lives Less Ordinary at Two Temple Place.
Transport
By Will Noble

See 40 Vintage Tram Posters At This Free Exhibition

Free exhibition at London Archives.
Food & Drink
By Will Noble

£2.80 Lobster On The Menu, As Rick Stein Rolls Back Prices To 1975

You can't get half a pint for that these days.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 20-26 January 2025

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

Things To Keep You Busy For LGBT+ History Month 2025 In London

Museums, guided walks, cabaret and kids events.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month - Here's Where To See Them

The flower about to take over your Instagram feed.
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By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 13-19 January 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.