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.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 27 May-2 June 2019

Including a chance to be on TV.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

In Photos: A First Look At Chelsea And Belgravia In Bloom 2019

Free flower festivals running all week.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 20-26 May 2019

All a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

12 Gorgeous Dresses Made From Flowers Have Appeared In Covent Garden

See Queen Elizabeth I made from 10,000 flowers.
Great Outdoors
By M@

That New Walking Challenge You Were Looking For? Try The London Spiral

A 200-mile trek through the capital.
History
By Laura Reynolds

This Botanical Garden Is Home To The Bits Of London That No-One Else Wanted

...and it's all the better for it.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 13-19 May 2019

All £5 or less.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Climb London's Weirdest Skyscraper At London Festival Of Architecture 2019

Over 400 events.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Up To 50 Hot Air Balloons Will Sail Over London In June

Fingers crossed.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 6-12 May 2019

All £5 or less.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Chelsea Barracks Opens To The Public For First Time In Over 150 Years

Two new public squares open this month.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

In Pictures: London's Female Priests

"Priests are priests"
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Best Exhibitions Opening In London In May 2019

Blockbuster exhibitions, art fairs and festivals.

Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 29 April-5 May 2019

All £5 or less.
Weekend
By Victoria Thomas

Where To Watch The London Marathon 2019

The spectators' guide to the London Marathon.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Biggest Exhibitions In London Right Now - Reviewed

Excellent exhibitions from all across London.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 22-28 April 2019

All £5 or less.
Drink
By Laura Reynolds

A Cocktail Vending Machine Is Giving Out Free Old Fashioneds In London This Week

You'll never guess how they're made...
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

Pick A Card, Any Card: Wellcome Collection Dazzles With The Psychology Of Magic

It's all just smoke and mirrors.

 ★★★★☆
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 15-21 April 2019

Things to do for a fiver or less.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

120 Classic Vehicles Descend On London For This Huge Vintage Festival

Including 10 campervans, mod scooters, and the bus from The Italian Job.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Do Yoga Beneath A Giant Moon At The Natural History Museum

Museum of the Moon comes to London.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 8-14 April 2019

Victorian eccentricity, women of Westminster, and a chocolate market.
News
By Will Noble

The 'Northern Lights' Have Appeared Over The Tower Of London

Cancel that Iceland trip.