Anglotopia LLC. - 101 London Travel Tips

Here is a huge list of things that you can do in London for free. Weve put a lot of work into this list, and we hope that you can create some lovely London memories by doing some of the things listed. This is a springboard for doing your own research on how to get to each of these places and when theyre open.

British Museum The best Museum in London. Plan a whole day here.

National Gallery Some of historys best art for free.

Trafalgar Square Go see Nelson and people-watch as London goes by.

Walk through Hyde Park No trip to London is complete without a walk through Hyde Park.

Covent Garden Explore the old market, watch street performers, hear musicians. Plenty of free fun to be had in Covent Garden!

Walk along the Thames Smell the fresh river air and listen to the Thames lap along the shore.

Tate Modern Some of the art is questionable, but the building is amazing in itself and worth a visit alone.

Evensong Church Service You have to pay admission to get into most of Londons cathedrals, but if you go to evensong service, you can get in for free.

Cross Tower Bridge Its a free thrill for all tourists to cross the bridge! Wait around, and you might even see it open and close.

National Maritime Museum Explore the history of Britains Royal Navy.

Walk through the Woolwich Foot Tunnel Cross one of the oldest tunnels under the Thames get off the DLR stop King George V and walk to the entrance.

Pollocks Toy Museum Toys from around the world a great place for the kids!

Imperial War Museum See Britains military history in all its glory.

Borough Market Explore one of Londons coolest markets!

British Film Institutes Mediatheque Explore Britains film heritage.

Houses of Parliament It costs money to go inside, but that doesnt have to stop you from checking out the building from the outside.

Museum of London Fun look at the history of London.

National Portrait Gallery While many of its pictures are of the aristocracy through the ages, there are also lots of paintings and photographs of celebrities.

Natural History Museum One of the worlds finest natural history museums. Check out the Darwin Centre!

Victoria and Albert Museum A strange hodge-podge museum that provides an interesting insight into Britains cultural heritage.

Science Museum Who doesnt like science? Kids will love it!

Serpentine Gallery Art Gallery located in Hyde Park that rotates various exhibitions throughout the year.

Tate Britain Like the National Gallery, its home to some beautiful art.

Guildhall Art Gallery Collection of art collected by the Corporation of London.

Wallace Collection Collection of European art and artifacts.

Whitechapel Gallery Modern art gallery in East London.

Bank of England Museum Take a look at the monetary history of the world.

Changing of the Guard Its a tourist trap, but always fun to watch on a sunny day. Every day in the summer at 11:30. Arrive early.

The Ceremony of the Keys Watch the nightly lock-up of the Tower of London. You have to request permission to witness this, but its pretty cool.

Sir John Soanes Museum The eclectic collection of a famous London architect exactly as he left it.

Kenwood House Lovely stately home located in Hampstead Heath.

Geffrye Museum Period rooms from 1600 to today.

Royal Air Force Museum See the history of Britains flying aces.

Horniman Museum An eclectic family museum with many different displays.

Queen Marys Rose Garden Londons largest and best rose garden.

St Jamess Park One of Londons fine Royal Parks.

The Globe Theatre See the replica of the theatre that was home to Shakespeares plays! It costs to get in for a tour, but not to have a look outside.

Princess Diana Memorial Located in Hyde Park, you can pay your respects to Princess Di.

Speakers Corner Arrive on a Sunday morning, and watch the colorful characters gathered to speak about anything.

Leicester Square Relax in the park in the middle or admire the glitzy lights of this tourist haven.

Tower Bridge Lifts Watch Tower Bridge open and close.

Museum of Londons Docklands A lesser-known London, but cool none the less. You explore Londons maritime shipping history.

Lunch Concerts at St. Martin in the Fields Enjoy lunch in the Crypt, and also enjoy free concerts every day.

Free Concerts at the National Theatre Check with them for regular free concerts open to the public.

Watch a TV Show Recorded at the BBC Its free to be in the studio audience of a show as its being recorded.

View London from Primrose Hill Admire the view from Londons Primrose Hill.

London Silver Vaults Check out the worlds largest retail collection of fine antique silver.

Hunterian Museum See a unique collection of animal specimens kept in jars.

Watch a Trial at Central Criminal Court Its free to watch a trial take place from the public galleries.

Walk through the City on a Saturday The Square Mile or City of London is practically abandoned on the weekends. Check out the cool architecture and enjoy the quiet streets.

Street Performers in Covent Garden or the South Bank Seek out buskers throughout London for free and fun entertainment.

Catch a Film Premiere in Leicester Square The Odeon Theatre regularly holds film premieres where you can catch a glimpse of stars.

Corams Fields Unique seven-acre playground and park for children living in or visiting London.

Foundling Museum Britains original home for abandoned children and Londons first-ever public art gallery.

The Photographers Gallery Largest public display gallery dedicated to photography.

Peter Pan Statue Check out the statue of the literary classic located in Kensington Gardens.

Museum of Childhood Dedicated to the history of childhood.

See the London Stone Check out the Roman Stone from where all distance from London is measured located at 111 Cannon Street.

Touch the Roman Wall Throughout the city of London, youll see traces of the original Roman Wall fortification. There are large pieces around the Museum of London.

Check out Piccadilly Circus See the iconic bright lights and the famous statue of Eros.

Musicians in Covent Garden Apple Market On the lower levels of the Market, there are usually musicians busking while people eat.

Explore Leadenhall Market Gorgeous market located in the City of London worth exploring for the architecture alone.

Walk Across Hampstead Heath Beautiful park in London that provides lovely views of metropolitan London.

Visit Regents Park Another great Royal Park, and theres a zoo!

Wellington Arch One of two triumphal arches in London.

Marble Arch The second triumphal arch in London.

Visit Platform 9 3/4 Doesnt really exist, of course, but station authorities have set up a fake entrance for Harry Potter fans at Kings Cross Station.

Visit St Pancras International Admire this beautiful station, watch Eurostar trains arrive and depart, and visit the statue of the couple kissing.

Free Music at the Notting Hill Arts Club Regular free music in Notting Hill.

Harrods Food Hall Browse quail eggs, cava, and custom-made cakes in the sumptuous food halls in Harrods.

Walk along the South Bank Walk from Waterloo Bridge to the Tate Modern, and see a huge part of London.

Walk through Richmond Park Another lovely park.

Changing of the Guard in Windsor If you happen to be in Windsor, theres a changing of the guard there as well as at Buckingham Palace.

Visit Bushy Park Yet another lovely park.

5th View Bar Check out the priceless views.

Canals of Maida Vale/Little Venice See Londons waterways and cute boats where people actually live!