Here in Britain we can’t resist a freebie. Whether you’re looking for museums, markets or amazing views, we’ll prove you really can get something for nothing. Read on to discover some of our favourite activities and things to do that won’t cost you a thing.
The V&A’s East London outpost is your access-all-areas glimpse into the museum’s vast collection. There are more than 500,000 works held here, across four floors – and you can enjoy one-on-one time with some of these incredible items thanks to the museum’s new free Order an Object service. The size of this new museum means you can get up close to some enormous exhibits, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Kaufmann Office and a two-storey section of a London maisonette flat. On the other end of the scale, look out for more than 100 curated mini displays around the space, each with their own story to tell.
Admire masterpieces by Dalí, Picasso, Matisse, Rothko and Warhol at this iconic art gallery on the bank of the River Thames. Tate Modern is one of the world’s most iconic galleries featuring great British artists like Barbara Hepworth as well as 800 artists from more than 50 countries, all based at the former Bankside Power Station.
Wander through Notting Hill where you’ll find a world-famous antique market spilling over with fascinating wares, and pretty streets lined with colourful houses and local restaurants.
See some of the best views of London atop one of its newest skyscrapers. The Sky Garden is a bucolic viewing platform that’s free for all – just be sure to book a slot in advance.
London isn’t short of green spaces with royal history – and the best part is, they’re free to explore. From roaming deer in Richmond Park to the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, there are stories to discover all over the city.
