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.
Food & Drink
By Ishani Jasmin

In Search Of Affordable Eats In Central London

Food for under £15.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London In 2026

Tracey Emin, Lucian Freud, samurai and two new museums.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

Inside Amersham's Enchanting Fair Organ Museum

A magical must-visit.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 15-21 December 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Visit This EastEnders Exhibition, Right Beside Where It's Filmed

Small but fun display marks 40 years of the soap opera.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Keys To The City: Your New Guide To Falling (And Staying) In Love With London

Unlocking the city.
Free & Cheap
By Ishani Jasmin

The Art Of Loitering In London

Hanging out for free: it's an art form.

Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 8-14 December 2025

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

Free Festive Things To Do In London This Christmas

Budget-friendly Christmas events in the capital.
Christmas in London
By Londonist

These Gail's Bakeries Will Be Open On Christmas Day... And Handing Out Free Mince Pies

Oh bun, all ye faithful.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 1-7 December 2025

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

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 24-30 November 2025

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

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 17-23 November 2025

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

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 10-16 November 2025

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

See Musicals In Development For A Fiver At This Theatre's Lunchtime Sessions

Musical Bites.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 3-9 November 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.
Christmas in London
By Londonist

Where To Volunteer In London At Christmas

Make someone else's festive season special.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 27 October-2 November 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: November And December 2025

Hockney, Turner, Constable and Wes Anderson.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 20-26 October 2025

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

London To Brighton Veteran Car Run 2025: When Is It? What's The Route? Which Vehicles Will I See?

What a sight!
Film & TV
By Will Noble

This Cinema Will Play Your Home Movies One Day This Month

Bring along your 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Lord Mayor's Show (AKA Lady Mayor's Show): When And Where Is It, And What's Happening

An ancient London tradition.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 13-19 October 2025

Events that don't cost a penny.