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.
Film & TV
By Will Noble

Bates Motel House Appears In Front Of The Royal Academy

Inspired by Psycho and Edward Hopper.
Videos
By Rami Abukalam

Battersea Park First Thing In The Morning Is Absolutely Glorious

Set your alarms, it's worth it.

Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Time Keeps Ticking Away In This Mesmerising Artwork At Tate Modern

Time flies when you're having fun.

★★★★★
Videos
By Rami Abukalam

A Look Inside The Stunning Neasden Temple At The 'Aarti' Hindu Ceremony

Beautiful, and open to all.

Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Giant Pick 'N' Mix Wall Coming To South Bank

Childhood dreams DO come true.

Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

What Are The Unmissable Exhibitions This September?

So many brilliant exhibitions.
Things To Do
By Londonist

A Jamaican Walking Tour Of Brixton

With Black History Walks.
Family
By Will Noble

Thousands Of Free Mr Men Books Are Being Given Away On The South Bank

Turn up early to avoid Mr Grumble.
Videos
By Rami Abukalam

Neasden Temple: One Of London's Most Stunning (And Surprising) Buildings

It's a mind-boggling piece of architecture.

Maps
By Will Noble

A Map Of Toilets At Notting Hill Carnival

What a relief.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

A Dystopian Hotel And Optical Wizardry: The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

Want to know what's hot on the exhibition scene?
Festivals
By M@

Trafalgar Square Is Getting A Fifth Lion, And It'll Roar Poetry At You

Crimson lion to spew poetry all over square.
Free & Cheap
By Maire Rose Connor

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 30 July-5 August 2018

Stitching, sheep shows, and Shakespearean improv, all for under £5.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Want To Fly Around That Sculpture On The Serpentine?

No need for a drone or a jetpack.

Transport
By Will Noble

You Can Cycle Round A Traffic-Free London This Weekend

100,000 cyclists expected.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Singing Sculptures And A Fallen Pope: The Biggest Exhibitions In London Right Now

Your summer culture calendar, sorted.
Books & Poetry
By M@

The Library That Lends Out Telescopes

In Leicester Square, of all places.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Creatures Of The Night Emerge At Natural History Museum In An Illuminating Exhibition

Exit light, enter night.

 ★★★★☆
Free & Cheap
By Londonist Staff

The Best Cheap French Eats In London

Bonne nourriture, pas cher.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

How To Cheat Your Way Through London This Summer

Save money while the sun shines.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

What Are The Unmissable Exhibitions In July?

Banksy's back.
Art & Photography
By M@

The 2018 Sculpture In The City Is The Best Yet

19 sculptures to spot in the Square Mile.
By Tabish Khan

Pregnant Dissection And A Dolphin Skull: The Most Eclectic Objects To Be Found In The Horniman Museum's New Gallery

Eclectic objects from across the world.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

A House Of All Things Japanese Opens In Kensington

Who doesn't love a bit of Japanese style and architecture?