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Free Things to Do in London

You don't need to spend a cent to have an incredible time in London. Here are the best free experiences the city has to offer.

No budget needed

Free activities in London

British Museum, London
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British Museum

One of the world's greatest museums — entirely free. The Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, and Egyptian mummies are just the highlights. Go on Friday evenings when it's open late and quieter.

Walk the South Bank, London
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Walk the South Bank

From Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge along the Thames — free art at Tate Modern, street performers, the Globe Theatre exterior, and Borough Market. London's best walk, completely free.

Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, London
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Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

London's green heart — free to explore. The Serpentine lake, Peter Pan statue, Diana Memorial Fountain, and Speaker's Corner are all free. Sunday morning walks here are quintessentially London.

Tate Modern, London
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Tate Modern

The permanent collection is free and world-class — Rothko, Warhol, Hockney, Bourgeois. The Turbine Hall installations are always spectacular. The viewing terrace on Level 10 has free Thames panoramas.

Camden Market, London
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Camden Market

Free to wander through the stalls, street food vendors, and canal-side paths. The energy is chaotic and creative. The Stables Market in converted horse hospital buildings is the most atmospheric section.

Sky Garden, London
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Sky Garden

A free rooftop garden on the 35th floor of the Walkie Talkie building. Book online (free tickets release weekly) for panoramic views and tropical plants. The sunrise sessions are magical.

Greenwich Park and Observatory Views, London
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Greenwich Park and Observatory Views

Free panoramic views of the London skyline from the hilltop near the Royal Observatory. The Maritime Museum below is also free. The Sunday market and pie & mash shops add character.

National Gallery, London
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National Gallery

Free entry to one of the world's finest art collections — Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's Fighting Temeraire, and entire rooms of Renaissance masterpieces. Trafalgar Square outside is equally impressive.

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Hero — Benjamin Davies / Unsplash · British Museum — Diliff / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walk the South Bank — AlasdairW / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens — Txllxt TxllxT / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tate Modern — Colin / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Camden Market — Marmat564 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sky Garden — Colin / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Greenwich Park and Observatory Views — Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Gallery — Leonardo da Vinci and workshop / Public domain