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

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 25-31 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

14 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London This Summer

Take a refreshing dip.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May

Eid al-Adha celebrated in capital.
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 18-24 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Best Lavender Fields Near London For 2026: 6 Pretty Purple Days Out This Summer

You've seen them on Instagram - now visit for yourself!
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 11-17 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

All Aboard For Free Heritage Bus Rides This June

213 and 293 routes go retro.
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 4-10 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Vauxhall May Fair: A Wholesome Weekend Of Petting Zoos And Gardening Workshops In SE11

It's mostly free, too.
History
By Londonist

"16th Century Social Media": The Power Of The Broadside Revealed In New Exhibition

Earthquakes, gossip and health advice.
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 27 April-3 May 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Music
By Will Noble

BBC Proms 2026: When Is It? How Do I Get Tickets? What Is Promming?

The greatest classical music festival in the world returns.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Dozens Of Well-Dressed Dandies Saunter Through Central London In May

What Londoner doesn't like a good flan?
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 20-26 April 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Comedy
By Will Noble

Free And Cheap Comedy In London: Where To Find It

Talk about cheap laughs...
Things To Do
By Will Noble

London Hat Walk: Scores Of Fashionable Folk Parade Around Town This May

Hat's the way uh-huh, uh-huh...
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By Laura Reynolds

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 13-19 April 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Bring Out The Bunting: St George's Day Celebrations Are Coming To Trafalgar Square This April

We do indeed celebrate being English in London.
Things To Do
By Londonist

London's Vaisakhi Festival Is Back In Trafalgar Square This Spring

Celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture.
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By Laura Reynolds

Free Canalway Cavalcade Festival Floats Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.
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By Laura Reynolds

Chelsea In Bloom 2026: Free Themed Flower Festival Returns In May

Including a nod to David Attenborough.
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By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 6-12 April 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Belgravia In Bloom 2026: Flower Arches And Sculptures Pop Up In West London

Step into a floral fairy tale world - for free!