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 London Events This Week: 10-16 December 2018

Three words: evening of cheese.
Art & Photography
By Harry Rosehill

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

A stained glass self-portrait.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

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

Blood vessels never looked so good.

 ★★★★☆
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

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.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 3-9 December 2018

A floating exhibition, a fair on a farm, and a film quiz.
News
By Will Noble

See Costumes From The Crown In The Window Of This Central London Department Store

Netflix comes to Heal's.
By James FitzGerald

Why The Hell Do People Go To Winter Wonderland?

Jingle hell?
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events This Week: 26 November-2 December 2018

All £5 or less to attend.
Museums & Galleries
By Harry Rosehill

A Curator's Favourite Thing... In Museum Of London

Chatting to the Curator of Making.
Things To Do
By Maire Rose Connor

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 19-25 November 2018

Sustainable fashion, short films and Fantastic Beasts.
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

In Photos: Covent Garden's Christmas 2018 Lights And Decorations

Shiny disco balls.
Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

There's A New Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald Exhibition - And It's Free

A free exhibition in Soho.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Best Exhibitions In London Right Now, Including Chernobyl Paintings And 1930s Fashion

If you work in an office, one of these exhibitions will be very familiar.
Things To Do
By Jane Murphy

13 Things You Probably Never Noticed Along The South Bank

Ever clocked the 'No Selfies' sign?
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Damon Albarn Among Stars To Celebrate Waltham Forest As London Borough Of Culture

What a line-up.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

The Bohemian Rhapsody Lights Are Up!

Open your eyes, look up to the skies and seeeee.
Food & Drink
By Adrienne Wyper

The Best Places To Drink Tea In London

London tea drinking, from heritage to hipster.
By Tabish Khan

Consumerism, Feminism And Emojis: Rachel Maclean Tackles Them All Through Brilliant Surreal Films

We smell a Turner Prize nomination.

 ★★★★★
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

From A Flying Porsche To Impressionism: What Are London's Best Exhibitions On Right Now?

25 exhibitions to choose from including a muon detector and a floor that cries.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Environmentalism, Prostitution, Evolution: This Fantastic Free Exhibition Has It All

Amazing video art merits repeat visits.

 ★★★★☆
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Go Dotty Losing Yourself In Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Room At Victoria Miro

Book ahead, it's going to get busy.

 ★★★★☆
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Tears, Body Heat And Booming Sounds Leave Us Confused At Tate Modern

Doesn't do justice to the migration crisis.

★★☆☆☆
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Best Exhibitions In London In October 2018: Space, Snoopy And Wildlife Photographer

The busiest month in the art calendar with huge exhibitions and art fairs.
Transport
By Harry Rosehill

Wave Goodbye To The Old Woolwich Ferries

And say hello to the new Woolwich Ferries.