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.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Exhibitions That Will Blow You Away This Autumn In London

A squashed car, virtual reality and a palace for birds.

Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

12 Must See Exhibitions In London This Month: October 2020

Squashed cars, giant bears and a badass painter.

By Tabish Khan

What's It Like To Flee Your Home? Find Out In Three Free Exhibitions At Imperial War Museum

An important reminder of the hardships refugees face.

★★★★★
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

This East London Street Has Been Transformed Into A Living Work Of Art

Camille Walala strikes again.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

A Bronze Age Treasure Trove Is Uncovered At Museum Of London Docklands

The Havering Hoard is a slice of London's history

 ★★★★☆

Are You Ready For The Ultimate Londoner Quiz?

Win a stay at The Ned (and try our teaser questions first).
Theatre & Arts
By M@

See West End Stars Performing For Free, Right Next To A Tube Station

Missing the West End? Head here...
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

9 Must See Exhibitions In London This Month: September 2020

Museums and galleries come roaring back.

Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

London's Free Harry Potter Exhibition Has A New Home

Marauder's Map at the ready.
Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

Reaching Out: Sculpture Of A Fictional, Black Woman Unveiled In East London

An important addition to London's public artworks.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Our Top 12 Exhibitions To See In London Post Lockdown

Are you ready to get back out to the museums and galleries?
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Two Cycle-In Cinema Venues Come To London

Like drive-in cinema. But better.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Woohoo! Tate's Galleries Have Just Reopened

Major shows extended.
Great Outdoors
By David Fathers

Weekend Walks: The Wandle From Morden To The Thames

Past parks, mills and a farm.
Great Outdoors
By Lydia Manch

London's First Public Park Reopening Next Month, After A Decade Closed

Closed for Crossrail works for more than 10 years.

Great Outdoors
By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: The Greenway (Beckton To Hackney)

From pumping stations to Olympic parks.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

London's Most Beautiful Fountains

A joy forever.
Things To Do

Ignite Your Curiosity and Tune In To The British Academy’s Virtual Summer Showcase

Free, fantastic and fully online.

Things To Do

Turn Your Sofa Into A Culture-Filled Front Row With Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival

Get a hearty dose of quarantine culture.

Things To Do
By Lydia Manch

Dust Off Your Double Denim: There's A 24-Hour Nonstop Springsteen Party This Weekend

Glory days.

Things To Do
By Londonist Staff

11 Brilliant London Videos To Binge At Home

Settle in to the sofa

Film & TV
By Lydia Manch

What To Watch For Free (Or Cheap) This Weekend From Lockdown

The best screenings and one-off performances to stream this weekend

Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Gresham College Is Live Streaming Some Of Its Fantastic Free Lectures

And offering a 'box set' of talks on the subject of pandemics.
Free & Cheap
By Lydia Manch

Livestream Some Otters Holding Hands. You Won't Regret It

This aquarium's live Otter Cam is our new favourite meditation method.