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.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

This Is The Oldest Skull Ever Found In The Thames... You Can See It From Tomorrow

He died 5,600 years ago.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

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

A teddy bear festival, a flying boat, and volcanoes.
Great Outdoors
By Harry Rosehill

A New Roof Garden Just Opened In The City Of London

And it's completely free.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

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

Visit a Roman fort, watch Black Panther, see a free concert.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Rape, A Botched Abortion And Her Mother's Ashes: Tracey Emin Faces It All In New Exhibition

The artist that divides everyone is back in town.

★★★★☆
News
By Laura Reynolds

In London On Wednesday? Prepare To Hear Some Very Loud Bangs

103 of them, to be precise.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

A surreal tea party and a darkened cave.

Art & Photography
By Will Noble

16 Urban Paintings Of London That We Want To Own

Doreen Fletcher: a modern day Master.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 4-10 February 2019

Gun salutes, a bookshop crawl and Chinese New Year.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Best Exhibitions Opening In London In February

Your culture calendar sorted.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 28 January-3 February 2019

Meet members of the Household Cavalry.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 21-27 January 2019

37 things to do for £5 or less.
Features
By Zoe Craig

6 Of The Best Romantic London Days Out

London day trips, for lovers.
Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

Dazzling Photos Of Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2019

Dancing fountains, angel wings, and a light maze.
News
By Laura Reynolds

Illuminated River: What Is It, And When Will The Thames Bridges Be Lit Up?

The River Thames is getting lit.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

A Night Dedicated To Redheads Is Happening Tonight!

Big Ginger Night Out.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Fantastic Free Lights Festival Returns To London Tomorrow

11 days of illuminations in east London.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap Events In London This Week: 14-20 January 2019

Three words: knitting for kittens.
Drink
By Will Noble

Fancy A Free Delivery Of Aperol Spritz?

Free orange goodness, delivered to your door.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 7-13 January 2019

All £5 or less.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London This Winter

The big shows to catch before, during and after the holiday season.

Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Is Bloomberg Mixing The World's Biggest G&T?

Huge ice blocks appear near Bank.
Christmas in London

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.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

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

Three words: evening of cheese.