50 FREE Things To Do in London 🇬🇧 | Budget Travel Guide
Discover the best of London without spending a penny with this guide to 50 free activities! From iconic landmarks and world-class museums to vibrant markets and stunning parks, experience the diverse culture and rich history of the UK's capital on a budget.
south bank
A popular walking route along the River Thames, starting opposite the Tower of London and leading to the London Eye and Houses of Parliament.
river thames
A major river in London, popular for walks along its banks and views of landmarks.
tower of london
A historic castle in central London, used as a filming location.
london eye
A large Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames, offering views of London.
houses of parliament
The meeting place of the UK Parliament, featuring the Big Ben clock tower.
big ben clock tower
A famous clock tower at the Palace of Westminster, viewable from the outside.
tower bridge
A bridge in London that is beautiful from the outside and opens at scheduled times.
sky garden
A lush, tropical rooftop garden that is free to visit with advance booking.
buckingham palace
The residence of the Queen, known for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
hyde park
London's most famous green space, featuring Speaker's Corner, a rose garden, and the Serpentine Lake.
speaker's corner
A traditional forum for public speeches and debates located in Hyde Park.
rose garden
A beautiful garden located within Hyde Park.
serpentine lake
A lake in Hyde Park where visitors can swim with an annual membership.
kensington gardens
A park next to Hyde Park, known as the setting for Peter Pan books and home to the Albert Memorial.
albert memorial
A monument in Kensington Gardens.
richmond park
A national nature reserve, located away from the city center, and known for its deer.
ornament gardens
Gardens offering great views of the London skyline and home to alpacas, as well as a library and a museum.
london skyline
The cityscape of London, offering views from various locations.
portobello road market
A market in Notting Hill, known for food, furniture, and flowers.
notting hill
A colourful neighbourhood known for Portobello Road Market and the Notting Hill Carnival.
notting hill carnival
An annual carnival put on by the local Caribbean community in Notting Hill.
borough market
A famous food market in central London, near London Bridge and The Shard, with a history dating back to the 12th century.
london bridge
A bridge near Borough Market and The Shard.
the shard
A tall building near Borough Market and London Bridge.
columbia road flower market
A market open on Sundays, offering fresh flowers and succulents, and a popular spot for photography.
leaden hall market
A filming location in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
camden market
A market with art, music, vintage fashion, and food, located on Regent's Canal.
regions canal
A canal near Camden Market.
cyberdog
A shop in Camden Market, known for being 'pretty crazy'.
brick lane
A street that transforms into an open-air market on Sundays, the center of East London's Bangladeshi community with curry houses and sweet shops.
shoreditch
A trendy neighborhood full of beautiful murals, located near Brick Lane.
leake street arches
A 300-meter graffiti-covered tunnel in Waterloo, the city's largest legal wall, with constantly changing art.
waterloo
The location of Leake Street Arches.
british museum
A museum about human history and culture, with a collection of approximately eight million works.
tate modern
A free modern art museum, located near Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
globe theater
Shakespeare's famous Globe Theatre.
natural history museum
A museum with five collections, including the skeleton of a female blue whale called Hope.
victoria and albert museum
A museum featuring ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, and design elements.
science museum
A museum with interactive exhibits, including the oldest surviving steam locomotive, the first jet engine, and the Apollo 10 command module.
oxford street
A famous shopping destination in London.
regent street
A busy shopping destination, known for Hamley's toy shop around Christmas.
hamley's
The largest and oldest toy shop in the world, located on Regent Street.
harrods
A fancy department store in Knightsbridge, popular among rich visitors from the Gulf region and now owned by the state of Qatar.
knightsbridge
One of the most expensive areas of London, home to Harrods.
selfridges
A fancy department store and the second largest shop in the UK.
liberty
A department store in the West End with a mock Tudor facade.
west end
An area known for its culture and theaters, where Liberty is located.
one new change
A shopping center with high street fashion shops and a free rooftop view of St Paul's.
st paul's
The location of One New Change, which offers views of it.
carnaby street
A pedestrianized shopping street in Soho, known for its independent fashion boutiques and quirky decorations.
soho
An area in London, home to Carnaby Street.
kingly court
A three-story alfresco dining spot with restaurants from all over the world.
neil's yard
A small, colorful courtyard with independent shops and restaurants.
trafalgar square
A central square with the National Portrait Gallery.
national portrait gallery
A gallery located in Trafalgar Square.
covent garden
A spot for retail therapy with restaurants, theaters, and buskers.
leicester square
A square that visitors seem to enjoy.
chinatown
An area with authentic Chinese restaurants and dynasty gates.
piccadilly circus
The London equivalent of Times Square, with advertising screens and the statue of Eros.
times square
Mentioned in relation to Piccadilly Circus.
roman walls
Walls dating back to 280, located north of the Tower of London.
london wall
An area near Saint Dunstan in the East.
saint dunstan in the east
A serene oasis in the heart of the city, popular on Instagram.
westminster abbey
A location that has hosted 16 royal weddings and where over 3,000 people are buried.
highgate cemetery
A cemetery where approximately 170,000 people are buried, including George Michael, Douglas Adams, and Karl Marx.
westminster
Mentioned in relation to taking the 24 bus to Hampstead Heath.
hampstead heath
A park with views of central London from Parliament Hill and wild swimming spots.
parliament hill
A hill in Hampstead Heath with views of the London skyline.
primrose hill
A great spot for a picnic with incredible views.
greenwich
A location with a unique perspective of central London from the top of Greenwich Park.
greenwich park
A park offering a unique perspective of central London and home to the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich, and the Queen's House.
national maritime museum
A free museum located in Greenwich Park.
abbey road
Popularized by The Beatles and their famous album cover.
221b baker street
The London address of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
king's cross
The location of Platform 9 3/4.