![Bank of England Museum](/i/att/bank-of-england-museum.webp)
Bank of England Museum - It’s not all about money in this museum, they also have a lot of interesting pictures showing how London looked in the past6
![British Library](/i/att/british-library.webp)
British Library - There’s a free exhibition of old manuscripts by the likes of Galileo, Shakespeare and Henry VIII, plus some beautiful old Bibles and maps as well4
![British Museum](/i/att/british-museum.webp)
British Museum - One of the world’s great museums with a huge range of Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Asian artefacts. If you only see one museum, make it this one6
![Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace](/i/eve/changing-the-guard-buckingham-palace.webp)
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace - Every tourist who visits London has this parade at the top of their itinerary. It’s totally free – but it’s also incredibly crowded!10
![Changing the Guard at Horse Guards](/i/eve/changing-the-guard-horse-guards1.webp)
Changing the Guard at Horse Guards - If you don’t fancy the big crowds at Buckingham Palace then try the Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards instead4
![Guildhall](/i/eve/guildhall-common-council-meeting.webp)
Common Council at the Guildhall - A monthly meeting of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen. It’s worth a visiting this event simply to see inside the medieval Guildhall6
![Covent Garden](/i/att/covent-garden.webp)
Covent Garden street entertainers - Covent Garden is a great place to do some people watching, sitting in one of the cafes enjoying some street entertainment17
![Dismounting Ceremony](/i/eve/dismounting-ceremony.webp)
Dismounting Ceremony (4 O'Clock Parade) - This short ceremony is a great alternative to Changing the Guard if your kids can’t handle the crowds at the palace7
![Downing Street](/i/att/downing-street.webp)
Downing Street - After you’ve looked at Parliament and Big Ben have a walk down Whitehall and peer through the black gate to see where the Prime Minister lives6
![Greenwich Park](/i/att/greenwich-park.webp)
Greenwich Hill - If you’re looking for a cheap way to fill up an hour then how about climbing up Greenwich Hill to see its fantastic view of the London skyline?7
![Guildhall Art Gallery](/i/att/guildhall-art-gallery.webp)
Guildhall Art Gallery - This art gallery has something surprising in the basement: the remains of Londinium’s Roman amphitheatre where the gladiators fought4
![Horse Guards Parade](/i/att/horse-guards-parade.webp)
Horse Guards - A popular photo-spot for tourists as they stand by the mounted soldiers at the sentry boxes and snap a photo next to one of their giant military horses9
![House of Commons](/i/eve/watch-a-debate-house-of-commons.webp)
House of Commons public gallery - One of the best free events in London. You can sit in the public gallery and listen to the MPs debating all afternoon4
![Imperial War Museum](/i/att/imperial-war-museum.webp)
Imperial War Museum - You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to free museums, and the Imperial War Museum is popular with military enthusiasts10
![Leadenhall Market](/i/att/leadenhall-market.webp)
Leadenhall Market - It’s just an undercover shopping street really, but the beautifully ornate decorations make Leadenhall Market a great place to stop for lunch6
![London Mithraeum](/i/att/london-mithraeum.webp)
London Mithraeum - Explore the 2,000-year-old Temple of Mithras in the basement of the Bloomberg building, atmospherically lit with hologram-like effects5
![Museum of London](/i/att/museum-of-london.webp)
Museum of London - Another of London’s free museums which tells the story of the city from pre-history all the way through medieval and Tudor times up to the present day4
![Museum of London Docklands](/i/att/museum-of-london-docklands.webp)
Museum of London Docklands - An interesting museum that explores the history of the River Thames and the area around Canary Wharf and Docklands4
![Museum of the Home](/i/att/museum-of-the-home.webp)
Museum of the Home - This interesting museum is housed inside an old almshouse, and shows how British living rooms and furnishings have changed over the centuries3
![National Army Museum](/i/att/national-army-museum.webp)
National Army Museum - The National Army Museum tells the story of the British military from the days of Henry V and Agincourt all the way up to World War II and beyond4
![National Gallery](/i/att/national-gallery.webp)
National Gallery - This is the best free gallery in London, where you’ll find masterpieces by the world’s greatest artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh4
![National Maritime Museum](/i/att/national-maritime-museum.webp)
National Maritime Museum - This museum is worth a visit just to see the bullet-pierced jacket that Admiral Nelson wore at the Battle of Trafalgar3
![National Portrait Gallery](/i/att/national-portrait-gallery.webp)
National Portrait Gallery - The National Portrait Gallery is round the corner from the National Gallery and is filled with famous faces from history5
![Natural History Museum](/i/att/natural-history-museum.webp)
Natural History Museum - Combine the Natural History Museum with the Science Museum next-door for a great day out that won’t cost a penny4
![Old Royal Naval College](/i/att/old-royal-naval-college.webp)
Old Royal Naval College - The Old Royal Naval College is one of Wren’s best pieces of architecture. Don’t miss the chapel and spectacular Painted Hall3
![St Paul’s Cathedral](/i/att/one-new-change.webp)
One New Change - This is one of two views of the skyline that won’t cost you any money. Ride the lift to the roof terrace for a fantastic view of St. Paul’s Cathedral5
![Parliament Hill](/i/att/parliament-hill.webp)
Parliament Hill - You’ll have to trek over Hampstead Heath to find it, but when you climb up Parliament Hill you’ll be rewarded with a great view of London’s skyline2
![Prime Minister](/i/eve/prime-ministers-questions.webp)
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) - UK citizens can write to their local MP and request a ticket to see the Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Commons4
![Primrose Hill](/i/att/primrose-hill.webp)
Primrose Hill - If you fancy a bit of exercise then take a stroll up Primrose Hill and see how many London landmarks you can see without looking at the plaque3
![RAF Museum](/i/att/raf-museum.webp)
RAF Museum - This museum has more planes and helicopters than an airport. It is especially strong on World War II planes like the Spitfire and Lancaster6
![Roman Bath](/i/att/roman-bath.webp)
Roman Bath - This is actually a fake Roman bath but there are still a couple of interesting things to see on this little walk that I’ve put together on the way1
![Royal Courts of Justice](/i/att/royal-courts-of-justice.webp)
Royal Courts of Justice - How about watching a case at the Royal Courts of Justice? The case might be dull, but it’s still worth a look simply to see the cathedral-like interior2
![Royal Hospital](/i/att/royal-hospital.webp)
Royal Hospital - Wren’s Royal Hospital is home to the Chelsea Pensioners. You can walk around the grounds and see the chapel, Great Hall and museum4
![Saatchi Gallery](/i/att/saatchi-gallery.webp)
Saatchi Gallery - If you’re a fan of contemporary art then check out the Saatchi Gallery. It’s full of up-and-coming artists that you’ve probably never heard of3
![St John’s Gate](/i/att/st-johns-gate.webp)
St. John’s Gate - A castle-like gatehouse that used to part of the medieval Clerkenwell Priory, with a museum about the Crusades and St. John’s Ambulance2
![St Paul’s Cathedral Evensong](/i/eve/st-pauls-cathedral-evensong.webp)
St. Paul’s Cathedral Evensong - If you want to visit St. Paul’s for free then try attending the Evensong service because that includes beautiful music5
![Science Museum](/i/att/science-museum.webp)
Science Museum - A good museum for families, especially if your kid is into space, with lots of early inventions like computers, planes and rockets6
![Sir John Soane’s Museum](/i/att/sir-john-soanes-museum.webp)
Sir John Soane’s Museum - Sir John Soane’s old house is one of the best museums in London and the decorations have to be seen to be believed1
![Sky Garden](/i/att/sky-garden.webp)
Sky Garden - Imagine if they put the glass Palm House from Kew Gardens on top of a skyscraper. That’s exactly what they’ve done at the Sky Garden9
![Speakers’ Corner](/i/eve/speakers-corner.webp)
Speakers’ Corner - If you’re stuck for something to do at Sunday lunchtime then why not listen to some lively debate and heckling at Speakers’ Corner?5
![Tate Britain](/i/att/tate-britain.webp)
Tate Britain - Tate Britain is one of London’s most popular art galleries, with British art by the likes of Constable, Gainsborough, JMW Turner and Blake6
![Tate Modern](/i/att/tate-modern.webp)
Tate Modern - Tate Modern is housed inside an old power station and contains some of the biggest names in modern art like Warhol, Dali and Picasso8
![Victoria & Albert Museum](/i/att/victoria-and-albert-museum.webp)
Victoria & Albert Museum - Don’t miss the Cast Room and artworks by Raphael. It’s also strong on Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern art7
![Wallace Collection](/i/att/wallace-collection.webp)
Wallace Collection - An eclectic collection of arms, French furnishings, pieces of porcelain, jewellery, and paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian4
![Westminster Abbey Evensong](/i/eve/westminster-abbey-evensong.webp)
Westminster Abbey Evensong - A great way to see inside Westminster Abbey for free is to attend their Evensong service and enjoy the beautiful music9
Upcoming free events in London
![Choral Evensong service at St. Paul’s Cathedral](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/st-pauls-cathedral-evensong.webp)
Choral Evensong service at St. Paul’s Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free5
![Dismounting Ceremony (4 O’Clock Parade) at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/dismounting-ceremony.webp)
Dismounting Ceremony (4 O’Clock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
![Tower Bridge: Scheduled lift times for the drawbridge](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/tower-bridge-drawbridge-opening.webp)
Tower Bridge: Scheduled lift times for the drawbridge A list of the scheduled lift times for Tower Bridge so you can get a photo of the drawbridge opening