Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about
FREE THINGS IN LONDON
You won’t even have to spend a penny with our roundup of free things to do in London.
We love extravagant pop-ups as much as the next person but if your bank account is feeling the pinch, Secret London is here to lend a hand. We’ve put together an all-singing, all-dancing roundup of free things to do in London, and it’s a humdinger of a list (if we do say so ourselves).
Please note that due to Covid-19, some of these places and activities may not be available right now. We’ve tried to state which options are currently closed or unavailable, but with the situation changing constantly, you’re advised to check in advance!
Free museums in London
Yep, there are lots of free museums in London to visit for a cultural fix. Ancient art, fascinating objects, and even an 82-foot blue whale skeleton can be found in the capital’s array of museums, with literally hours of fun to be had.
1. Museum of London
2. British Museum
3. The Chocolate Museum
4. Science Museum
5. Design Museum
6. Natural History Museum
7. Queen’s House, Greenwich
8. Victoria & Albert Museum
9. Wellcome Collection (reopening October 7)
10. Imperial War Museum
11. Horniman Museum & Gardens
12. Sir John Soane’s Museum (reopening October 1)
13. Bank of England Museum (reopening TBC)
14. National Maritime Museum
15. Royal Academy of Music Museum (reopening TBC)
16. RAF Museum
17. Science Gallery London (reopening TBC)
18. Grant Museum of Zoology (reopening late September)
19. Museum of London Docklands
20. National Army Museum
Free gigs in London
Hearing about free stuff is just music to my ears. From the buskers of Oxford Circus, to the halls of the Royal Opera House, music flows freely across London, and here’s where to find it.
21. Tinkle the ivories on one of London’s street pianos.
22. See a concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields. (currently on hold)
23. Catch a hot gig at the Old Blue Last.
24. Attend a lunchtime concert at the Royal Academy of Music. (currently on hold)
25. Record your future hit at the Nando’s recording studio.
26. Catch the next big thing at Rough Trade on Brick Lane.
27. Catch one of the Royal Opera House’s free ‘Live at Lunch’ performances.
Free performances in London
Don’t expect free theatre tickets, but we’ve got some pretty nifty things for you to do when it comes to the performing arts. Comedy, films, and a healthy amount of drama await you!
28. Watch the National Theatre’s sets being made at the Sherling High Level Walkway. (reopening TBC)
29. Marvel at street performers in Covent Garden.
30. Take a free acting masterclass at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
31. Spot a celeb at a film premiere at Leicester Square.
32. Laugh yourself silly with free comedy shows from Angel Comedy.
33. Or chortle away at the Top Secret Comedy Club, where regulars include Jack Whitehall, Omid Djalili, and Simon Amstell.
34. Dive into the BFI’s film collection.
35. Join a free theatre workshop at Almeida for Free.
Free markets in London
They’re only free markets if you don’t buy anything, but there’s always free samples to be had… Meander around these gorgeous spots for the perfect weekend day out!
36. Maltby Street Market.
37. Broadway Market.
38. Leadenhall Market.
39. Brick Lane Market.
40. Columbia Road Flower Market.
41. Camden Market.
42. Greenwich Market.
43. Portobello Road Market.
44. Borough Market.
45. Street Feast have free entry at all markets before 7pm.
46. Brixton Village and Market.
47. Old Spitalfields Market.
48. Mercato Metropolitano.
49. Pop Brixton
50. Vinegar Yard
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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