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Make the most of your London day.
A free afternoon, a family adventure or a whole weekend away. Find a route that fits your time, your budget and the people coming with you.
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21 free things to do in London, organised by area
Spend your time exploring, not crossing the city between unrelated stops. These free London museums, parks, viewpoints and walks are grouped into seven areas so you can choose a manageable outing. General entry is free; travel, food and optional extras are not included.
Read the guide London for couples · 4 min readThings to do in London for couples: romantic date ideas
A romantic London day can be a free gallery date, a riverside walk or an evening built around a show. These seven ideas cover low-cost dates and paid occasions, with nearby combinations and the booking details to check before you commit.
Read the guide Rainy-day London · 3 min readThings to do in London in the rain: choose a base and stay nearby
Rain changes the logistics more than the possibilities. Pick one indoor place you really want to visit, secure any ticket it needs and keep the journeys between stops short.
Read the guide One day in London · 4 min readOne day in London: Westminster, the river and the West End
With one day, a coherent route matters more than the number of sights. This plan combines recognisable London views with time inside a gallery and room for a meal, a rest or a booked experience.
Read the guide London with kids · 3 min readThings to do in London with kids: build a day around their interests
A good London family day needs somewhere children want to explore, time to eat and a finish that does not depend on everyone having energy left. Start with one main visit, then keep a nearby outdoor stop optional.
Read the guide A weekend in London · 4 min readA weekend in London: two days with time to enjoy each stop
Spend Saturday around Westminster and the West End, then give Sunday to London Bridge and the river. This two-day itinerary groups nearby stops together and leaves space for a show, a paid attraction or an earlier finish.
Read the guide A day in Greenwich · 4 min readThings to do in Greenwich: museums, the river and a park view
Greenwich works best when you give its riverside, museums and park room to breathe. Start in the historic town centre, choose one main indoor visit and keep the hill walk optional. A rewarding half-day needs no paid attraction ticket.
Read the guide London birthdays · 4 min readBirthday ideas in London: choose the plan that fits your people
A good birthday plan gives everyone a clear place to meet, something the birthday person actually enjoys and enough time together. Start with the group size and a comfortable spending limit, then choose one area of London and one main booking.
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