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 Will Noble

Ride On Vintage London Buses For Free This March

Hop aboard vintage Routemasters, RT-types and more.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Earth Hour 2026: London To Be Plunged Into Darkness This Weekend

Switch the lights off, for the good of the planet.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 2-8 February 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

National Gallery Coming To Croydon... Sort Of

30 life-sized reproductions scattered across the borough.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

The Crazy Clown Church Service That Happens Every February

Send in the clowns!
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 26 January-1 February 2026

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

Things To Keep You Busy For LGBT+ History Month In London

Museums, guided walks and kids' events.
Music
By Will Noble

Where To Catch Live Music For Free In London

Blues, classical, indie — even old fashioned knees-ups!

Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 19-25 January 2026

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

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: February 2026

Fire, flowers, fish and Freud.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Paintings Of London's Parks And Gardens Take Spotlight In New Show

Lambeth's Garden Museum spreads its tendrils with work by Melissa Scott-Miller.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 12-18 January 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Talks
By M@

Free Talks At Gresham College For Early 2026

Look what's coming up in Holborn.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

How To Visit The Hampton Court Palace Gardens For Free

A little-known opportunity, a few times a year.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month - Here's Where To See Them

The flowers about to take over your Instagram feed.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Time Travel Back To 17th Century London - With This Royalist Reenactment Along The Mall

Commemorating the execution of Charles I.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

The Church Service Held In The Middle Of London Bridge

The Blessing of the River Thames.
Museums & Galleries
By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: January 2026

Mental health, migration and mythical realms.
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.