21 Things You Can Certainly Do in London That Are Free

The capital city of the United Kingdom is well-known for plenty of things–an unforgettable skyline, a world-renowned arts scene, funky shopping and entertainment districts. But the home seat of Parliament and the Royal Family isn’t exactly synonymous with affordability, particularly when you’re glimpsing it from above at the Shard, sipping on a $23 cocktail. A visit to London does not have to break the bank, though. We spoke to longtime residents and people to find out how they experience London in the day to day, and found something else the city can boast around–a batch of activities and entertainment that will not cost you a pound.

Candlelight Tours of Sir John Soane’s Museum

A call to Sir John Soane’s Museum will be memorable on any occasion. Soane amassed an enviable collection of artwork and artifacts and was named the professor of architecture in the Royal Academy in 1806 at while exploring his dwelling. On the first Tuesday of every month, the premises stay open until 9:00 p.m., and you can explore all the nooks and crannies by candlelight.

Angel Comedy Nighttime

Started in 2010 by the suitably enchanting Barry Ferns, seldom does a nighttime pass where you don’t find Ferns in front of the mic or in a rear corner ensuring the evening runs smoothly. From improv to open mic nights to recognized comedians examining their merchandise, there is always a laugh to be had.

Wellcome Collection

The Wellcome Collection will not discriminate, and every exhibit hosted in the Euston Street gallery is completely free. Sir Henry Wellcome’s will in 1936 stipulated the organization’s aim is to host uncommon and thought provoking works that explore the connection between art, life and medicine that centers on the past, present and future. To getting beneath the skin of identity and sexual behaviour from dissecting a crime scene, the exhibitions are always exciting and headline-worthy.

Lates at the Science Museum

But take note, it’s become extremely popular, so be ready to wait in line for entry.

London Riviera Pop-up Film

The Southbank is not dead this summer, swelling with food, beverage and frivolity. Continuing through the month and beginning, it is possible to catch a seat at the London Riviera’s 1,000-man amphitheatre and sit under the stars seeing cult films such as Zoolander and . Ghostbusters

People Watching On Primrose Hill

You can not help being charmed by Primrose Hill. Climb over the north London landmark and indulge in a few glamorous people watching. Stefano Gabbana (one half of Dolce & Gabbana), Suki Waterhouse and Sam Taylor-Wood all live in your community, and it’s a hotbed of the young and stylish. Perfect for a picnic or an easy stroll.

Olympic Park

You might not see baton passing at turbo speeds or cyclists spinning round the perimeter trail as you could at the 2012 Olympics, but the purpose built Olympic Park is working hard to stay useful.

Publication-Browsing at the Flagship Shop of Foyles

London’s biggest independent bookstore, Foyles, houses more than 200,000 titles. In its new location in Charing Cross, it’s got eight amounts of bookshelves: books as much as the eye can see. Before you know it you will be lost in Austen.

Window Shopping on Pimlico Road

It’s lined with shops, cafes and perfect stops but Pimlico Road is, in addition, dappled together with furniture shops, commercial galleries and the delightful layout in the city, all of which are worth savoring for an afternoon. Potterton Books London stocks rare and classic names, while Humprey Carrasco offers an enviable stock of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century furnishings.

Bermondsey Square Vintage Marketplace

You may not be in the marketplace for an antiquity, but from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Friday, Bermondsey Square is a fascinating place to unspool an afternoon. From hulking pieces of furniture to delicate jewelry, it’s worth a look and all here.

Photographs at Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station

You do not have to be a Harry Potter obsessive to feel touched by J.K. Rowling’s narratives. You might not manage to catch the train at King’s Cross Station to Hogwart’s, but a stop as of this platform if your amazing photo op for travelers.

St. James’s Park

With incredible flora and fauna, and exquisite kinds of fowl, St. James’s Park is an amazing city escape.

The Museum at the Bank of England

Review 300 years of English history and also the back story of the country’s money at the Bank of England’s on site museum. Who knew one could have so much enjoyable handling but not spending money.