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.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

Ancient Sourdough And Cell-Grown Steak: Science Museum Announces Future Of Food Exhibition

A free new show to tuck into for 2025.
Food & Drink
By Will Noble

Crumbs! A Free McVitie's Chocolate Digestive Experience Is Coming To London

Well that takes the biscuit.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London 28 April-4 May 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: 21-27 April 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: 14-20 April 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: 7-13 April 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: 31 March-6 April 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Celebrate St George's Day: Special Events In London

Parties and events to salute the patron saint on 23 April.
News
By Laura Reynolds

A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Could Fly Across Central London This Summer

The Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta is back for 2026... hopefully.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 24-30 March 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: 17-23 March 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: 10-16 March 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: 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
Free & Cheap
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!
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.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

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

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Free & Cheap
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.