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.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 23-29 January

The Toaster film, contemporary art, birds, coffins, local history, Fortean London, Swedenborg, Burns Night, tigers and Chinese New Year

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 16-22 January

The Bloomsbury Group, Tao Yoga, creativity, film, meditation, Gaga Method and monster puppets
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 9-15 January

Ice sculpting, bingo, a digital detox, knitting, song and mead
By Zoe Craig

Exhibition Preview: Damien Hirst's Spot Paintings @ Gagosian Galleries

See what the fuss is about for yourself at this free Hirst exhibition
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 1-8 January

Pom poms out for 2012 and frugal fun for all
By Lindsey

Preview: Florence + The Machine To Play Harrods' Sale

Live 'Ceremonials' at Door 5
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 19-23 December

Five days worth of thrifty festive fun
By Franco Milazzo

This Week’s London Cabaret Zingers: 14-20 December 2011

Wave goodbye, say hello. This week, catch some old and new cabaret zingers.
By tikichris

Free Breakfast at Giraffe Bar & Grill, Soho: Wednesday 14 December

In Soho from 8-10am? Giraffe Bar & Grill is offering freebies from its new "Wide Awake Breakfast" menu tomorrow, Wednesday 14 December.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 12-18 December

A winter grotto, music, comedy, karaoke, jumble, lindy hop and food
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 5-11 December

The Blog, carols, beer, chemistry, lost rivers, re-gifting, ice-skating, Gamelan chimes and more
By Dave Newbury

Gig Alert: Station Sessions @ St Pancras

Take a break from rush hour with a free gig by very special secret guests.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Top 10 Peaceful Places In London

Find peace and quiet in the city.
By Zoe Craig

Free Ice Skating in The Scoop @ More London

Free skating plus a Christmas Market in SE1
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 28 November - 4 December

Including First Thursday, Festive Friday, Santa Saturday and Tree Sunday
By Dave Newbury

Gig Alert: Gruff Rhys and Josh T Pearson @ Spotify Live

One of the best gig line ups of the year...and it's free!
By Jemma

Preview: Molten Festival, Barking

One for the kiddywinks! A charming family festival in Barking
By tikichris

London Gallery Hop: 19 November 2011

This week's round up of interesting gallery exhibitions takes us to Mayfair and Woolwich.
By Dave Newbury

Music Preview: December Sessions @ The O2

All I want for christmas is to see cool new bands!

By Dave Newbury

Pop-Up Exhibition: The Art Of The Album

Stop squinting at little icons of album covers: there's a new exhibition showing them as they're meant to be seen – big!
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 14-20 November

Laughter yoga, GFest, Grant Museum, film, art, William Blake and pong

Win a Free Bottle of Talisker Whisky at Boat-Naming Ceremony Tomorrow

Grab yourself a free helping of Talisker whishky at St Katharine Docks tomorrow. (Sponsor)
By Zoe Craig

Exhibition Preview: World Press Photo Exhibition @ Royal Festival Hall

Winners from the World Press Photo Competition go on display in London later this week
By Zoe Craig

Exhibition Preview: All Work and Low Pay @ the Women's Library

A trip back through 150 years of women's jobs