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 Maire Rose Connor

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 9-15 April 2018

London on the cheap: free coding lessons and a fireside natter with Karlie Kloss.
Videos
By Harry Rosehill

What Can You Nab For A Fiver In One Of London's Best Charity Shop Neighbourhoods?

Off to Highgate we go.
Videos
By M@

Get Lost In The Multi-Level Labyrinth That Is The Barbican Estate

Follow the golden line...
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

The Biggest Exhibitions And Art Events To Look Forward To In April 2018

Your April, sorted.
Videos
By M@

Top 10 Things To Do In And Around Euston Station

Waiting for your train needn't be dull.

Free & Cheap
By Kyra Hanson

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 2-8 April 2018

How to have a fabulously cheap week in London.

Videos
By Londonist Staff

Behind The Tourist Trap: 10 Secrets Of Tower Bridge

Prepare to be riveted...
Free & Cheap
By Kyra Hanson

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 26 March-1 April 2018

Easter on a budget.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Are These London's Most Instagrammable Houses?

The vibrant streets of Primrose Hill.

Videos
By Harry Rosehill

Behind England's Largest Listed Building: The Alexandra And Ainsworth Estate

A brutalist masterpiece.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Dull And Duller: A Double Header Of Dreary Art From Tacita Dean

Failing to deliver on masses of hype.

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Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

These Are The London Exhibitions We're Talking About Right Now

We rank them from best to worst.
Free & Cheap
By Kyra Hanson

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

Last week it was burgers, this week it's FREE vegan wraps.

Videos
By Londonist Staff

Never Been To Hampstead Heath? This Is What You're Missing Out On

Make some memories.

Videos
By Will Noble

10 Unusual Things To Do At St Pancras Station

Besides waiting for a train, that is.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

What To Do In The Science Museum With Pre-School Kids

Parents: you may get wet.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Where In London Can You Find A Medieval Barn With Moat And Museum?

Vintage tube goodies, too.

Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Bet You Didn't Know Crossrail Is Bringing All This With It When It Arrives

We're still not calling it the Elizabeth Line.
Videos
By Robert Greene

Will You Help Save London's Remarkable Cinema Museum?

The cherished site is under threat.

Videos
By Londonist Staff

Visit The Hospital Where The 'Elephant Man' Lived And Died

Discover more about the life of Joseph Merrick.

Free & Cheap
By Kyra Hanson

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 12-18 March 2018

A double whammy of FREE burgers (sorry vegans).
Videos
By Londonist Staff

The Singing Grave In Islington You're Actually Invited To Dance On

Most fitting for a clown.
Art & Photography
By Tabish Khan

Meet Bob, An Artificial Intelligence Life Form At Serpentine Gallery

Judgement Day is around the corner.

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Videos
By Lydia Manch

There's A Surprising Amount Of Street Art Hidden Around Willesden Green

Ghost signs, murals, mosaics...