WHAT CAN YOU DO IN LONDON FOR £20? (Free/Cheap Things to Do in London)

We're doing London on a budget and today we are seeking out fun and unusual things to do in London that are also free or cheap. We each have a budget of £20 and our goal is to find cheap and free things to do that are actually worth doing. We love to find quirky and unusual things to do, so we're trying to find some off-the-beaten-path hidden gems plus hitting some major places that are must-see sights in London. Missed a good free place to check out? Let us know in the comments!

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[ynys_mon]

Thank you for giving so much respect to our late Queen. London is so great for doing free things. I love the National Gallery and the V&A museum. When ours kids were little we also enjoyed the National History Museum and Science Museum (both next door to the V&A).

[martinsearle]

All the main museums are free in London, so Science Museum, Natural History, RAF Museum at Hendon, National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, Imperial War Museum in Lambeth and Victoria and Albert Museum are all good choices in addition to the British Museum depending on tastes. Plus the embankment on the other side to Westminster has street entertainers (give them a £1 to keep them happy ;) )

[Kari_Bex]

Great video - there are many 'free' things to do in London. It doesn't have to be an expensive place to visit. I live down in the Southwest of the UK. One of my favourites is the Oxo Tower viewing platform and the Leaden hall market, you can even visit the public galleries of the Houses of Parliament (although the latter, you do have to book in advance)

[gabbyboyer]

I will definitely keep this video saved! I am going to London for my spring semester of college next year. This has been a dream for me!

[COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Great video. It is possible to spend zilch in London if you choose to walk, and go to all the free museums and attractions. To feed yourself just go to a mini Sainsburys or Tescos and get a £3.50 meal deal. Or Wetherspoons offer hot food for very reasonable prices.

[RawTopShot]

These uploads are always a joy to watch; I love your enthusiasm and excitement in each day your share.

[jenniferbrown]

My favorite "free" thing to do when I first get to a city is a free walking tour. Give you the lay of the land and often comes with great tips and sometimes even free food! You do need to tip, but it's always been worth it for me.

[rogerwitte]

When I was a teenager, I used to buy a one day bus pass (nowadays, I'd just load £6 on an oyster) and randomly ride London buses, seeing lots of areas, for a day.

[jeffstation]

That was fun! Thanks for making such original and engaging content 😊

[keithrowe]

Can’t thank u guys enough!! I’ll be doing the England/Ireland/Scotland Tour next Fall 😎👍🇨🇦

[kateteixeira]

I'm from London & this is sort of things I do on a day out there ...covent garden has so much free entertainment (choice to give them a tip if you like there performance) Tate modern has amazing art & high viewing area of London all free ...visit st Paul's cathedral at evening song time 4/5 pm amazing choir & free ...I could go on ..so much happening in my city ...you both fit in so well great to see you mov here x..if you like Bowie there's a shrine in Brixton (birthplace) & Beckenham (where he grew up) south east London (where I'm from ).

[karijanegames]

YAY! I love these so much! I really enjoy that you take the path less taken and see the unusual and interesting things that London has to offer

[mikecaine]

What a great video - two nice bubbly people enjoying their day without 'breaking ' the bank . Well Done !

[stavviolaris]

I'm living in London it aa fabulous place love it very very much 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[maggie]

The sky garden and The Garden are both free and offer beautiful free views over london..

[MrCherryJuice]

You mention that China Town is a 'just a short walk from Soho'. It is actually within Soho, albeit on the east side and butting up against Charing Cross Road...which when you cross over that street and keep going straight you are on your way into Covent Garden and Seven Dials, just minutes away. (By contrast - and just a short(ish) stroll away - Carnaby Street and the fabulous Liberty shop are on the west side of Soho, butting against Regent Street...across which one enters the highly exclusive neighbourhood of Mafair, which includes über expensive shopping on Bond Street, the go-to tailoring that is Saville Row, posh shop Fortnum & Mason, the Royal Academy etc.)
One of the great things about London (and many older cities) is that all the key places are within the city centre, which makes them walkable or easily accessible by tube, bus or taxi. This isn't conveyed in your video but is worth noting, particularly with just a £20 budget.
When next in London consider walking some of the residential areas...like Kensington, Holland Park and Notting Hill (all butting up against each other), Belgravia (home of the Tate Gallery, the predecessor to the Tate Modern), Fitzrovia, Chiswick....
Have you visited Hampstead and Highgate? A short tube ride up the Northern Line, you emerge from London's deepest tube station (around which there are underground bunkers) into one of the city's most exclusive enclaves, with very nice eateries and shops. Try Louis Patisserie for old-style treats. And go up Church Row, just minutes from the tube station (everything is just minutes from there) - it is a fabulous site with a very engaging cemetery. Nearby Highgate is where Sting has/had a house (amongst several around the world is also a new flat in the montrous development at Battersea (home of the Battersea Power Station pictured on the cover of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album)). Hampstead and Highgate are villages, so quite compact. This is also a very exclusive area, long inhabited by leading artists and top musicians.
I love your UK videos. Cara, your ability to articulate the facts with such enthusiasm makes you one of the most engaging vloggers I have watched. The two of you make a great pair.

[timothybird]

Just wandering around london and the back streets and mews is great free and always see something interesting

[russcattelli]

Loved the Bowie references. Back in the mid 70's glam rock days, me & my mates would walk around our home district with our albums under our arms looking for someone's home to play them. Bowie for me but there was Alice Cooper, Slade, Sweet, Roxy Music, T-Rex, Mott the Hoople, Elton John, Queen & others.

[ulyssesthirteen]

Glad your enthusiasm for the place hasn't diminished on returning. :)

[stephenderosa]

Love you guys….thanks for sharing your experiences.