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.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Canary Wharf Winter Lights: Illuminating Photos Of This Year's Festival

Date night plans, sorted.
Music
By Harry Rosehill

K-Pop Superstars BTS Unveil New Artwork At The Serpentine

The most unexpected crossover of the year.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 13-19 January 2020

Things to do for £5 or less this week.
Food & Drink
By Will Noble

Londoners Are Sharing Their Ridiculously Reduced Food Finds On This Facebook Group

5p for a cornish pasty!
Museums & Galleries

Calling All Culture Vultures, This £15 National Art Pass Offer Will Blow Your Socks Off

Snap up free entry to over 100 London treasures.

Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

19 Exhibitions That'll Blow You Away Right Now

Art to keep you occupied in the winter months.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 6-12 January 2020

Things to do for a fiver or less in London.
Drink
By Elf Lyons

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

Less fizz, more thinking about Christ.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 16-22 December 2019

Festive things to do for under a fiver.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

A Herd Of 21 Bronze Elephants Has Appeared In Marble Arch

#ElephantsOfTomorrow
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 9-15 December 2019

Carol concerts, comedy and a panto horse race.
Food

Festive Feast Alert! Zipcar Is Giving Away Free Bacon And Vegan Butties In London One Day This December

Make sure you’re near Broadgate on 13 December.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 2-8 December 2019

Things to do for £5 or less.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 25 November-1 December 2019

All a fiver or less.
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

27,000 Illuminated White Roses Will Light Up Grosvenor Square This Winter

All for a good cause.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 18-24 November 2019

Things to do for under a fiver.
By M@

Science Museum's New Medicine Galleries Are Just... Wow

Large portion of museum now devoted to human body.

 ★★★★★
Transport
By Will Noble

You Can Now Swot Up On Marble Arch's History While Walking Through The Station

Cram a bit of history next time you're en route to Primark.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Steve McQueen Lets Year 3 Shine At Tate Britain

A powerful work by a Turner Prize and Oscar winner.

 ★★★★☆
Things To Do
By Londonist

6 Hidden Gems To Check Out As Part Of This Free Festival

Being Human is back.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 11-17 November 2019

All a fiver or less.
Christmas in London
By M@

Hunt The Snowman! Christmas Art Trail Coming To London Bridge City

"We're stalking in the air..."
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

A Rooftop Ice Rink Is Opening In Waterloo This Christmas

New ice rink offers free skating sessions.
Christmas in London

Set Your Festive Spirit Sparkling At Guildhall's Historic Christmas Market

Festive feasting, stunning surrounds and great gifts: it can only be Guildhall Christmas Market