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London for Cheap: Free Things to Do, Food Deals & Discounts
Independent London money guide
London is expensive.
Your day doesn’t have to be.
Free things to do, cheap places to eat and deals we’ve actually read the small print on. Plus the London know-how that stops a good day costing a fortune.
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London without the tourist markup
London is very good at charging extra for the postcode. We’d rather you didn’t pay it. We look for events that really are free and deals that still make sense once you’ve read the terms. If the cheap option makes your day worse, we’ll say so.
- Free London eventsFestivals, exhibitions and things to do this week
- Food dealsSet menus, cheap lunches and restaurant offers
- London visitor guidesTransport, days out and where to stay
- Free planning and finder toolsDay planner, museums, water and toilets
- Checked discountsNew-user offers with the catches explained
- Beermoney guidesSmall, legitimate ways to earn extra spending money
What would you like to save on?
- Going out
Find free London events
Festivals, exhibitions and shows that cost nothing, or close to it.
See free events - Planning a day
Build a cheap London day
Pick a budget and a part of town. The planner builds the day around them.
Open the free planner - Spending less
Find a useful discount
New-customer offers and referral bonuses, with the catches spelled out before you sign up.
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Parallax Art Fair: Free Independent Art and Design Fair in Chelsea
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Jazztrain Shoreditch: Free Sunday Jazz at Rolling Stock
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