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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.

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
Hosting Christmas This Year? Learn How To Do It Right At This Free Pop-Up

Hosting Christmas This Year? Learn How To Do It Right At This Free Pop-Up

Experts, including TV's Lucy Alexander, will help you out. | Sponsor
Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 10-16 December 2018

Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 10-16 December 2018

Three words: evening of cheese. | By Londonist Staff
How To Survive Christmas In London If You Don't Drink

How To Survive Christmas In London If You Don't Drink

Less fizz, more thinking about Christ. | By Elf Lyons
A Curator's Favourite Thing... In The National Portrait Gallery

A Curator's Favourite Thing... In The National Portrait Gallery

A stained glass self-portrait. | By Harry Rosehill
No Kusama Tickets? Chiharu Shiota's Exhibition Is Just As Instagrammable

No Kusama Tickets? Chiharu Shiota's Exhibition Is Just As Instagrammable

Blood vessels never looked so good. | By Tabish Khan ★★★★☆
Where Can You Find The Gates Of Paradise In London? Why The V&A Of Course

Where Can You Find The Gates Of Paradise In London? Why The V&A Of Course

Including a full scale replica of Michelangelo's David. | By Tabish Khan