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.

8 Cultural Gems To Discover Outside Zone 1

National Art Pass at the ready.

By Tabish Khan

Fukushima To Tie Dye: London's Most Talked About Exhibitions

A condensed view of London's art scene.
By Laura Reynolds

See Railway Arches Transformed Into Endangered Animals Mural

Street artists raise awareness of conservation issues.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 4-10 April 2016

Events for a fiver or less.
By Londonist

Fed-Up Commuters Take A New Type Of Train

We join the Bike Train.
By Tabish Khan

Do We Take Clean Water For Granted? These Photos Suggests Yes

Thames-side exhibition highlights horror stories.
By Tabish Khan

The Artist Who Gives Away Her Drawings On The Train

Artworks on newspapers left for commuters to find.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Join In A Londonwide Book Club With Cityread

Start reading Gillian Slovo's Ten Days.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 28 March-3 April 2016

Spent all your cash on chocolate? Don't stay in, there's loads of cheap stuff going on.
By Nick Young

Weekend Walk: Beautiful Views In Mill Hill

And an old railway line.
By Rachel Stoplar

1001 Eccentric Days In London Captured In All Their Glory

Epic street photography project goes on display.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist Staff

Get Out Of Zone 1: North West London

Self-playing instruments and Hindu gods.

15 Things To Do At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park This Spring

Ideas for adults and kids alike.

This Weekend: Discover Bits Of London You've Never Been To

Stay local or go further afield: this festival is packed with activities.
By Tabish Khan

Buy One-Off Record Sleeves Designed By Famous Artists

Only thing is, you've got to guess who did what.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 21-27 March 2016

Easter on the cheap? Look no further.
By Stuart Black

How You Can Run Your Own Free Film Festival

A step-by-step online guide is now live.
Great Outdoors
By M@

See A Bishop Up A Tree

Explore Fulham Palace's arboreal delights.

100 Ways To Explore Parts Of London You've Never Visited Before

Get out and discover somewhere new.
By Tabish Khan

Review: What's It Like To Be Gay And Muslim? Artists Explore Sexuality And Islam

A powerful and deeply personal exhibition.

 ★★★☆☆
By Tabish Khan

Secret London At Night: The Photography Of Edo Zollo, Reviewed

A tribute to the people watchers.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Reynolds

North London Literary Festival Returns With Sci-Fi Slant

A day of free events in Hendon.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 14-20 March 2016

All a fiver or under. Bargain.
By Victoria Thomas

Learn A Musical Instrument For Free This Weekend

You can even jam with Rhianna's pianist.