London

Free things to do in London

50 places in London you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in London

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in London

  • First World War memorial
  • George Lansbury
  • Hackney Wick Great War Memorial
  • Hartley's Obelisk
  • Monument To Henry Daniel
  • Monument To John Allan
  • Monument To Maria Proom
  • Monument To Oppenheim And Schroeter
  • Monument To Sophia Kempton
  • Monument To Thomas Humphreys
  • Monument To Vincent Figgins
  • Robert Aske
  • Roehampton War Memorial
  • Scottish Martyrs monument
  • St Antholin's Spire
  • Streatham War Memorial
  • West Norwood War Memorial
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in London

Free-admission days

When museums in United Kingdom open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in London

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in London, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in London for free?
50 places in London with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in London?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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