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Announcement of upcoming visit of London Now the same scream is heard as we enter the city Switzerland – “It’s too expensive”.
True, with its expensive combination tfl Travel, expensive shops and anything other than budget alcohol, the capital has a habit of making the purse lighter.
However, away from the Michelin dining and hall HarrodsLondon is full of green spaces, free museums, and open-door comedy shows if you know where to look.
Think about the galleries, markets, gardens and city farms that will be kind to your credit card during October half term and the upcoming Christmas period.
From Victoria and Albert Museum for picnic greenwich parkHere’s our pick of low-cost activities for frugal travelers headed to London.
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1. Visit a Free Museum
Some of London’s top tourist draws open their doors to the public for free. No entry fee for Victoria and Albert, British Museum, natural History Museum And Science MuseumThere is a wealth of world-renowned collections, history and art to discover without paying high admission fees.
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2. Have a good laugh at the comedy club
including pubs camden head Angel and Battersea candle maker Host free stand-up shows with both big and small names testing out new material on patrons. Feel like splashing the £1? Covent Garden’s Top Secret Comedy Club Guaranteed laughs from tried and tested comedians most nights of the week for just a penny.
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3. Meet furry friends at a farm in town
In addition to London’s typical pigeons, foxes and squirrels, countryside animals such as sheep, cows and pigs also live in unusual urban corners – even better, it’s free to meet furry friends at most of the city’s farms. Mudchute Park and Farm, rented out, Spitalfields And vauxhall city Some farms are open to animal fans and donations are welcome.
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4. Pitch in a park
From the subtropical gardens of Battersea Park to the picnic-friendly hills of Greenwich and the Kyoto gardens of Holland Park, green spaces are scattered throughout every borough of London. Their colors may change with the seasons, but the walking paths, sandwich spots and play areas promise to show a different side of the city all year round.
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5. Watch a movie at a free screening
With London summer comes al fresco cinema screenings from rooftops to canal banks. At King’s Cross ‘Riviera’, every man on the canal Watch blockbusters, cult classics and the madness of Wimbledon matches unfold on the canal steps for free. Elsewhere, London Bridge’s riverside festival summer by the river shows free flicks and vauxhall summer screen Set up for some big screen blockbusters.
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6. Make your way to the market
As the likes of Borough and Camden charge hefty prices for their most popular street food stalls, go for some window shopping, to make the most of the market on a budget. Columbia Road’s colorful Sunday flower market is worth a weekend stroll, or check out Portobello on a Saturday for bric-a-brac bargains.
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7. See the view from the Sky Garden
To climb the capital without the slow journey around the London Eye, get a ticket to London’s highest public garden – sky Garden – are free. The “Walkie Talkie” viewing gallery on the 43rd floor of the building offers panoramic views of Fenchurch Street with bars and restaurants.
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8. Walk the Thames Path
For a walking tour of the city’s greatest sights, follow a section of the Thames Path from the South Bank east to the Tower of London. this four miles route The route passes Parliament House, the Millennium Bridge and plenty of pubs to fuel up for a pint.
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9. See a free show at the Southbank Center
Free events, art and exhibitions available here Southbank Center For those looking for a culture that doesn’t charge their credit cards. Among the events of this autumn, the London Literature Festival returns to unite readers, with an exhibition showcasing the artistic journey of Gilbert and George and Iris Collomb presenting live poetry.
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10. Admire art in the gallery
You can actually go to a gallery in London without paying a £15 entry fee and without spending £5 on a flat white. For your sketches, oil paintings and interactive exhibitions, visit some of the city’s most notable showrooms – including Tate ModernThe National Portrait GalleryAnd Wallace Collection – Display your visual masterpieces admission-free.
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11. Dance to a free jazz show
London institution Ronnie Scott may be the king of the city’s jazz clubs, but for a low-budget boogie, there are plenty of live music venues that let jazz fans in for less money. The Old Blue Last Shoreditch hosts free Sunday jazz sessions in its main bar, as does Dalston. The Haggerston And Royal Albert Pub in New Cross.
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