{"id":3620,"date":"2018-02-16T14:16:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/top-things-to-do-for-free-in-london\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:49:06","slug":"top-things-to-do-for-free-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/top-things-to-do-for-free-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Things to Do For Free in London","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Becky Wicks \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Big Smoke can have a big impact on your wallet but you&#8217;ll be glad to know there are lots of things to do for free in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/london-attractions-c67458\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=FreeTTDLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a>\u00a0too. Check out this list of money-saving museums, parks, markets and more!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1014477,1013612\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"FreeTTDLondon\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-science-museum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Science Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2DD&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-1.jpg\" alt=\"Getting free access to the science museum in London \" class=\"wp-image-227108\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An interior shot of the Science Museum in London. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Marco+Prati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PriceM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting access to scientific knowledge should be free, something the city of London has realized since the Science Museum was founded in 1857. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids will love the hands-on exhibits all designed with learning in mind, while adults will be amazed. Or maybe just freaked out by things like the space toilet, the pregnant man and a seven-toed cat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A highlight is the Launchpad gallery, housing more than 50 interactive exhibits to illustrate different concepts in physical science.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-natural-history-museum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Natural History Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-2.jpg\" alt=\"free in London - Natural History Museum\" class=\"wp-image-227109\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Giant bone exhibited in the Natural History Museum in London. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Hal+Gamble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hal Gamble<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone remembers their first visit to The Natural History Museum, if only for the giant dinosaur bones. You&#8217;ll find 36 free galleries inside London&#8217;s most popular museum, where the only thing you have to pay for are special exhibitions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blue zone is home to large mammals and dinosaurs, while the red zone features the creation of the Earth. The green zone focuses on the planet&#8217;s evolution and the orange zone shows us a wildlife garden and also scientists at work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1040674\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"FreeTTDLondon\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-hyde-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Hyde Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Contiguous to Kensington Gardens, Central London&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hyde Park is another free spot you can go in London. \" class=\"wp-image-227110\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful nature in Hyde Park in London. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@bullterriere?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simon Hurry<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/-oDck2uVAgI?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the city&#8217;s biggest parks was once King Henry VIII&#8217;s hunting grounds. But these days you can hunt for hotdog stands and shady spots for summer picnics. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dip you toes in the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, or go for a chilly swim in the Serpentine. People-watch from a waterside caf\u00e9 or go for a jog or bike ride. This huge green space is a heavenly free oasis in hectic London.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a go at boating, tennis, horse riding, or join the many joggers, walkers and cyclists enjoying the open air. Lady Diana\u2019s commemorative memorial is also here. In the summer, numerous festivals are set up in Hyde Park, and in the winter it&#8217;s home to the festive fun fair, \u2018Winter Wonderland.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-take-a-walk-along-the-thames\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Take a walk along the Thames<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-4.jpg\" alt=\"It costs nothing to do something along the River Thames. \" class=\"wp-image-227111\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can&#8217;t miss the Thames when in London.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The River Thames is the longest river in England and the second longest in the UK, with the heart of it winding through central London. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It costs nothing to take a breezy\/hot\/cold\/wet walk beside its murky brown waters. Depending on the weather, and a walk along the Thames is a great way to see the famous London landmarks. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll see the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Cutty Sark, the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and loads more. On a hot day stop en route at a Thameside pub for a cold cider &#8211; bliss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"975430,985761\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"FreeTTDLondon\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-portobello-street-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Portobello Street Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Portobello Road, W10 5TA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-6.jpg\" alt=\"Take a stroll to the Portobello Market, it is for free, why not!\" class=\"wp-image-227113\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portobello Market in Notting Hill, west London is a landmark street market famous for its antiques. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@zhenomad?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simona Marinkova<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/nKfzebBJKow?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you&#8217;ll find at The Portobello Street Market depends on which day you visit, but for an entertaining walk and some excellent people-watching opportunities, there&#8217;s no better place to be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s the fruit and vegetable market, the antiques market, the second-hand goods and bric-a-brac market, the vintage clothing market and the furniture market&#8230; And they all come together on weekends to create one of London&#8217;s busiest markets. You&#8217;ll also find street performers and cute little cafes for a coffee or tea stop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-borough-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Borough Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>8 Southwark St, SE1 1TL <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-7.jpg\" alt=\"Free place to visit in London - Borough Market. \" class=\"wp-image-227114\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Borough Market is one of the largest and oldest markets in London, UK. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/AlenaVeasey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alena Veasey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borough Market first popped up in the 13th century, so by buying a cheap lunch here you&#8217;ll be doing what Londoners have done for hundreds of years! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s free to walk around and try the samples, and if you catch a cooking demo from a chef or kitchen gadget seller (a regular treat), you might just fill yourself up completely on freebies. As one of the biggest and oldest food markets in London, it&#8217;s the place to go to sample cheeses, meats, bread, cakes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-camden-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Camden Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Camden Lock Pl., NW1 8AF <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-8.jpg\" alt=\"Pay a visit to the Camden Market or Camden Lock in London. \" class=\"wp-image-227115\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camden Market attracts a lot of tourists every weekend. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/ClariMassimiliano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clari Massimiliano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From floppy hats to homemade bags, to ethnic jewellery and donuts the size of your head, \u2018Camden Market\u2019 or \u2018Camden Lock\u2019 has it all! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tattoo parlours and shoe shops line the streets leading up to this famous market, where over 1000 stalls make unique gift-buying easy, but if you&#8217;re low on cash it&#8217;s worth a wander around just for the people-watching. It&#8217;s a playground for goths and tourists alike, and with weekend crowds hitting the 100,000 mark it&#8217;s never boring!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1055298\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"FreeTTDLondon\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-angel-comedy-club-london\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Angel Comedy Club, London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>39 Queen&#8217;s Head St, N1 8NQ <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/tiqets-cdn\/wordpress\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/angel-comedy-club-the-bill-murray-ewan-munroflickr-copy-1024x683-min.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/tiqets-cdn\/wordpress\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/angel-comedy-club-the-bill-murray-ewan-munroflickr-copy-1024x683-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"free in London - Angel Comedy Club\" class=\"wp-image-5584\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a laugh on Saturday night? The cosy and intimate Angel Comedy Club is the place to tickle those funny bones with an assortment of professional, award-winning stand up comedians who are really very funny. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shows start at 8 pm on Saturdays and fill up quickly, so arrive at 7 pm to bag yourself a seat, and don&#8217;t come with a big group &#8211; they won&#8217;t let you in if there are more than 8 of you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-platform-9%25c2%25be-at-kings-cross\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Platform 9\u00be at King\u2019s Cross<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>King\u2019s Cross Railway Station, Euston Road, N1C 4TB <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-in-london-9.jpg\" alt=\"Don't miss out this spot if you are a Potter fan!\" class=\"wp-image-227117\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Platform 9\u00be at King&#8217;s Cross Station in London. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/JaroslavMoravcik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaroslav Moravcik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can&#8217;t afford the Warner Bros. Studio Tour \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter, don&#8217;t despair, there&#8217;s still a slice of Potter magic for you elsewhere, and it&#8217;s free! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to Platform 9 3\/4 in the busy King\u2019s Cross Station and pose with the luggage trolley, half embedded in the wall. Take a photo by the sign and tell your friends you stood in the exact spot where Harry Potter boarded the train to Hogwarts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-visit-london-with-children-we-have-this-list-of-best-things-to-do-with-teenagers-dont-forget-to-check-out-this-blog-post-if-you-want-to-see-the-top-landmarks-in-london\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you visit London with children, we have this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-london-with-teenagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best things to do with teenagers<\/a>!  Don&#8217;t forget to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/landmarks-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog post<\/a> if you want to see the top landmarks in London. <\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Big Smoke can have a big impact on your wallet but you&#8217;ll be glad to know there are lots of things to do for free in London, too. 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