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.
By Lindsey

Preview: Elefest 2012

Arts, entertainment, food and creative fun in the shadow of demolition.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 1-7 October

Apples, art, prime numbers, Elefest, Black History Month and more.

By Zoe Craig

Preview: Ritual And Revelry @ British Museum

The British Museum's new exhibition examines the art of drinking in Asia.
By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 24-30 September

RIBA, Science Museum and Natural History Museum lates plus Countryside Live!

By Zoe Craig

Preview: Marilyn Monroe @ National Portrait Gallery

It's 50 years since Norma Jeane died, but still it seems we can't get enough of her.
By JFarinha

In Pictures: Dennis McNulty's PRECAST

A free performance event around Robin Hood Gardens and a pedestrian subway in Blackwall.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 17-23 September

The Penny Lectures, London Design Festival, Bermondsey Street Festival and Open House Weekend.

By Zoe Craig

Preview: Mario Testino British Royal Portraits @ National Portrait Gallery

A free exhibition of royal family photos goes on show next month.
By Lindsey

In Pictures: The Mayor's Thames Festival 2012

The other huge event that ended on Sunday night.

By Lindsey

Ride The Russian Wave @ Riverside Studios

Borscht, blinis, film, literature and other zabavas.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 10-16 September

Robots, free film, Latin community spirit, the apocalypse, a bucket of custard and Jacksons Lane.

By Zoe Craig

Preview: Peckham And Nunhead Free Film Festival

Stunning site-specific screenings in SE15.
By Zoe Craig

Preview: Hide&Seek Weekender @ Southbank Centre

Fun and games at this festival from the masters of play.
By Lindsey

What's Going On At Molten Festival 2012?

Free arts, activities, walks and performance all week in Barking.

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 3-9 September

The Mayor's Thames Festival, Paralympic Marathon, Klezmer in the Park, Unlimited Festival & Fashion's Night Out.

By Zoe Craig

Free Music Lessons For Learn To Play Month @ Chappell of Bond Street

Sign up for a free piano, violin or drumming lessons.
By Lindsey

Celebrate Ten Years of Liberty Festival

Three days of free performance and outdoor arts for all the family.

By Zoe Craig

Preview: More London Free Film Festival @ The Scoop

Free films in London's scenic, riverside amphitheatre.
By Lindsey

How To Enjoy Notting Hill Carnival 2012

Basic information and tips from readers on how to have a good time.

Play Boules In Camden & Tufnell Park With Stella Artois Cidre

It's about sport, style and continental spirit (sponsored post).

Preview: The Mayor's Thames Festival 2012

London's annual free end-of-summer festival tops off a summer like no other (sponsored post).

Art Preview: Armed Forces Summer Show @ Mall Galleries

Now in its 78th year, the show features a contemporary arts show for the first time (sponsored post).

By Lindsey

Things To Do In London On The Cheap: 20-26 August

Bookstock, samba, science, arts and crafts, Klimt, The Red Shoes, burgers and chickens.

By Zoe Craig

Preview: Films on the Flytower @ National Theatre

Snuggle down under the stars on the roof of the National Theatre for some classic al fresco movies.