What to See and do in London for Free
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If you're touring London on a budget, then you caneasily find a wide range of free attractions to visit,such as museums, art galleries, public ceremonies andstreet theatre.
Free to Visit Art Galleries in London
Fine collections of paintings, sculpture and other artworks are always on show at the following public galleries:
- Bankside Gallery
- National Gallery
- National Maritime Museum
- National Portrait Gallery
- Serpentine Gallery
- South London Gallery
- Tate Gallery
- Tate Modern
Free to Visit Museums in London
Most of the major museums in London are free, although there may be charges for special exhibits:
- Bank of England Museum
- British Museum
- Horniman Museum
- Hunterian Museum
- Imperial War Museum
- Museum of London
- National Army Museum
- Royal Airforce Museum
- Science Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- V&A Museum of Childhood
Free Historical Houses to Visit in London
- London Guildhall (Aldermanbury)
- Hogarth's House (Great West Rd, W4)
- Kenwood House (Hampstead)
- Wallace Collection
- William Morris's Gallery (Water House)
Free to Visit Parks and Outdoor Spaces in London
- Battersea Park
- Hyde Park
- Regents Park
- St James Park
The London Docklands area has working farms includingSurrey Docks Farm and Mudchute, which are pleasantto stroll around and children will love the animals(free entry but donations are always welcome).
Free Churches to Visit in London
Many of London's grand churches are free to enter, however, small donations are always welcomed. Such as Westminster Cathedral, with its Byzantine brick structure and interior of marble and mosaics. St Brides and its Crypt Museum (Fleet St), built by Christopher Wren. St Paul's Church (Covent Garden) designed by Inigo Jones.
The nave of Westminster Abbey is always free for worshipers, but there is a charge for visitors to the main body of the abbey. Services at St Paul's Cathedral are free to enter most days after 4pm. The crypt and other areas require anadmission fee.
