London is a vibrant city full of life.but it is often thought to be expensive to visit. The good news is that there are many free activities you can enjoy! The options for plans to do in London for free are very wide.
In this new post I share with you some of the best options for explore the city without spending (a lot) money.
Things to do in London for free
London is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and the best thing is that You don’t need to spend large amounts of money to enjoy your visit to the fullest.. Completely free, you can visit everything from museums to parks or markets of all kinds.
As you will see below, there are many free things to do in London so grab a pen and paper and write them all down.
1. Free museums in London
London’s national museums are freealthough it is recommended to make a donation of £5 per person, which is not mandatory in any case.
We always recommend making some purchases inside the museum if you do not want to donate anything at the entrance. They all have very special cafes and souvenir shops.. Below, we leave you a list of free museums in London.
If you want to make the most of your time in museums you can book our guided tour of the British Museum or our guided tour of the National Gallery.
2. Free viewpoints in London
Without a doubt the most famous viewpoint in London is the London Eye, but in LondonYou can enjoy a large number of free viewpoints. Currently it is not necessary to buy the skip-the-line ticket (unless you travel during Easter, Christmas or August) since all tickets have a time to go up and they do not let you enter before what it says on your ticket.
Mirador Horizon 22
One of the free things to do in London is visit this impressive viewpoint. It is the highest viewpoint in London and also the highest in Europe.
To enter, you have to reserve about two months in advance on their website. If you didn’t manage to reserve the ticket you can visit this link in the morning and find a lot of tickets for that day.
Skygarden Lookout
At number 20 Fenchurch Street is this skyscraper that It became popular for being the first to have a free observation deck on its top floor.. You can reserve a ticket on their website but keep in mind that these are only available 3 weeks in advance.
If you couldn’t reserve a place to go up You can reserve a table at one of their restaurants and take the opportunity to enjoy the viewssince it gives you access to the same plants as the viewpoint.
Mirador 120 at the Sky
This viewing point on the 15th floor of 120 Fenchurch Street does not require a reservation. You just have to pass the security check and enjoy a beautiful perspective of the skyscrapers located around you.
Without a doubt, of the free viewpoints that we are showing you He is the shortest but if you didn’t remember to book any of the others it is a good option.
Mirador Look Out London
The Look Out London viewpoint offers spectacular views of the city from one of its most emblematic points. Located at the top of the Sky Garden building, this space combines impressive 360° panoramic views with interior gardens full of life.
Best of all, admission is free, although it is recommended to book in advance at this link. From this building you can see emblematic monuments such as Tower Bridge or The Sard.
3. Free palaces in London
The most important and famous palace in London is Buckingham Palace, whose entrance costs 32 pounds. But London has options for all budgets so also you have other palaces that can be visited for free during your route of free things to do in London.
Somerset House
This original palatial house from the 15th century It is a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Square. Currently you can enjoy free and paid exhibitions in this palace.
You can also enjoy some of the cafes and restaurants found inside this quiet palace for very little money.
Queen´s House
In the Greenwich area, between the Naval College buildings, is this small palace that can be visited for free. You can reserve the ticket on their website and enjoy the exhibitions and works of art that are displayed inside this palace.
4. London Parks
47% of London’s land is green areas, so you can enjoy a lot of free access parks. Take advantage and take a walk through them, as it is a good free plan for an afternoon in London. I leave you a list of the most important parks:
- St James’s Parklocated right next to Buckingham Palace and which we passed through on our free tour of Westminster.
- Green Parklocated between Hyde Park and St James’s Park. A great option for a picnic if you manage to have a sunny day in London.
- Hyde Park y Kensington Gardengreat to combine with a visit to Notting Hill or the Natural History Museum
- Regents Parkof London’s Royal Parks, is perhaps the least visited. You can combine it with a visit to Camden Town Market.
- Richmond Park It is the furthest away from the parks we suggest, but a great option if you want to spend a quiet day in a not-so-touristy area of London. In addition, you can enjoy seeing their deer in freedom.
5. Walks
- Get lost in the streets of the city and look for some of its beautiful mews. On the blog you can find a map with our favorites.
- Walk through the Covent Garden neighborhood and enjoy some of its street shows
We hope that after these suggestions on what to do for free in London you can enjoy this vibrant city, whatever your budget. Tell us how it went after your visit!
