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London is expensive.
Your day doesn’t have to be.
Free things to do, cheap places to eat and deals we’ve actually read the small print on. Plus the London know-how that stops a good day costing a fortune.
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London without the tourist markup
London is very good at charging extra for the postcode. We’d rather you didn’t pay it. We look for events that really are free and deals that still make sense once you’ve read the terms. If the cheap option makes your day worse, we’ll say so.
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After the Fire: Free Exhibition at the Bank of England Museum
See a free exhibition on fire insurance, finance and the rebuilding of London after 1702 at the Bank of England Museum until 27 November 2026.
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Free ASSEMBLY Sculpture Exhibition on the South Bank
See work by 35 sculptors free at ASSEMBLY, Hypha Gallery South Bank, from 8 October to 15 November 2026. Open Thursday to Sunday, 12pm to 6pm.
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