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 tikichris

Free Gelato Tomorrow @ Dri Dri Pop Up Parlour, St Martin's Lane Hotel

Free gelato from noon on 17 June at the Dri Dri pop up parlour in St Martin's Lane Hotel.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 17-23 June

Dragon boats, documentaries, bee house building, summer fairs and thoughtful debate
By Lindsey

TONIGHT: Halfords Tour Series Grand Final @ Canary Wharf

Pro cyclists race a 1km track round Canary Wharf tonight
By Lindsey

Greenwich Fair Revived For Greenwich And Docklands International Festival

An amazing free outdoor arts festival round SE10 and E14
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 10-16 June

Walks, cycles, garden squares, sluts, nudity, knitting, cars, chariots and ping pong in a skip
By BethPH

Canary Wharf Motorexpo 2011

This year's vehicular offering for the petrolheads
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 3-9 June

Wandle Valley Festival, London Green Fair, Stoke Newington Lit Fest, Roots and Shoots open day and more.

By Lindsey

TONIGHT: Music Video Shoot @ Rokit Covent Garden

Shamen "Glamazon" performs in the shop window
By tikichris

More Free Burritos: This Time At Tortilla, Hammersmith

1000 free burritos to be given away tomorrow at the new Tortilla Mexican restaurant on King Street in Hammersmith.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 27 May-2 June

Including art, ballet, hot sauce and psychogeography.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 20-27 May

Where to find free classes, ghosts, football, butterflies, murals, music, design, lecture and tango
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 12-19 May

Museums at Night, choirs on the Southbank, Morris dancing, Sikh new year, open studios and free lunchtime concerts.

By tikichris

In Pictures: Ai Weiwei's Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads at Somerset House

Massive public sculptures by detained "obscene" Chinese artist Ai Weiwei on view for free now and until 26 June in the courtyard of Somerset House.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 6-12 May

Keeping fun frugal this week with bats, artists, new year on Brick Lane, FARM:shop, capital haunting and more
By tikichris

Free Burritos for Cinco de Mayo at New Chilango on Chancery Lane

From noon to 8pm tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), free burritos will be offered at the new Chancery Lane location of Mexican eatery, Chilango.
By Lindsey

TONIGHT: Big Chill House Relaunch Party

Check out the anglepoise lamps and festival inspired art tonight from 7pm.

By Zoe Craig

TONIGHT: Watch Macbeth at the Scoop in More London

It's a nice day for al fresco Shakespeare.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 15-21 April

Celebrate Queensday and Vaisakhi, try beekeeping, learn about Che Guevara, support the London Marathon runners and much more.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 8-14 April

Get outdoors for all sorts of cheap and free things to do this week.

By caroliner

TONIGHT: Rediscover Absinthe @ 22 Below

Head down to Bar 22 tonight for a great chance to learn more about absinthe with expert Jenny Gardener and La Maison Fontaine.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 1-7 April

This week's London on the Cheap is brought to you by Likebees.com

By Londonist

TODAY: Free Public Hands-On Gaming Session

Play with the "PlayStation Phone" at The Old Sorting Office today.

By Zoe Craig

TONIGHT: Robin Hood Tax Debate at St Paul's Cathedral

Do banks have a responsibility to contribute to the common good? Evan Davis chairs a debate on the subject tonight at 7pm.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 25-31 March

Other than the protest march...