So, here are some ideas of what you can do in London for absolutely nothing.
Party in the park. London has several – at least 14 - gorgeous, green parks to choose from. So, pack a homemade picnic for two and head to The Serpentine at Hyde Park.
In the summer, it’s also worthwhile to go for the open air concerts held at the Bandstand.
Alternatively, try your hand at kite flying at Primrose Hill or Hampstead Heath. Or simply go cycling, or sunbathing.
Tune in. Whether you believe it or not, there are tons of free concerts to go to in London. There are free jazz concerts at the National Theatre (South Bank) from Monday through Friday; at the Royal Opera House once a month; and there are several street performances at Covent Garden on the weekends.
The Visit London website also suggests the lunch time concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields and classical music recitals at churches.
Walk on the Art side. Entry to most museums and galleries is free.
Soak up some history or culture at some of the city’s most iconic museums, like the V & A, the Natural History Museum and the British Museum.
Another great place to visit is the V & A’s Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green.
There are a lot of interactive activities for kids as well as adults. Anyone fancy making a rag doll?
Go market-ing. There’s no harm in window shopping, and it’s defiantly worth visiting the many markets dotting the city.
Often, these markets transform into venues for free street plays (Jude Law performed at the Borough Market recently) and food/cultural events.
Walk. There are several walking clubs across London that take groups on walks across the city that range from evening strolls to the more intense, longer walks through the Chilterns or South Downs.
Another option is the Diana Memorial walk, marked out with 89 plaques charting the seven-mile route through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James's Park.
Here’s the big Scoop. This amphitheatre, located between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, is the venue of many free concerts, film screenings and concerts.
Laugh, it costs you nothing. London has a thriving comedy scene and there are several clubs that allow you entry for nothing (well actually the price of a beer).
The Mirth Control Comedy Club in Hampstead and the Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch are worth checking out.
Also keep a look out for ‘free comedy’ announcements put up around Leister Square.
Attend a lecture. Several eminent institutions hold free lectures on art, medicine, science, politics (you could listen to the likes of Bill Clinton here) and much more.
Some of the best places to head to are UCL, the London School of Economics, The Ethical Society and the Royal Academy of Arts.
