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See below for 50 random free places to visit in London.


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Paradise Fields

A nature conservation site a short walk from Greenford tube station.
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Boston Manor Park

A large historic park surrounding the Jacobean Boston Manor House that dates from 1623.
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Carnaby Street

World famous for boutique fashion shops and the centre of the swinging London of the 1960s.
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Kenton Grange

The Northern part of Woodcock Park, split by Wealdstone Brook which runs through the centre of the park.
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Tate Modern

National Museum of modern and contemporary art.
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Imperial War Museum

Museum with exhibits about conflict, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth from World War 1 to the present.
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Museum of Croydon

Local history museum based at the Croydon clocktower presenting the story of Croydon from 1800 onwards.
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Big Ben

Big Ben is the popular name of the Elizabeth Tower that houses the Great Bell which has the nickname of Big Ben.
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St. James Park

St James Park is the oldest of the royal parks. It contains both The Mall and Horse Guards Parade.
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Eastbrookend Country Park

A large 350 acre country park located on reclaimed land that had previously been used as a quarry and landfill site.
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The Shard

The tallest building in Western Europe located at London Bridge station but visible for many miles around.
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Goresbrook Park

Popular with cyclists, dog walkers and joggers.
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Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill forms the Southern part of Hampstead Heath and gives spectacular views of the London sykline.
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Palace Of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)

Visitors can watch debates taking place in the House of Commons and the House of Lords from the public galleries.
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Ruskin Park

There are several old features remaining from the opening in 1907. The park is named after the writer John Ruskin who lived in the area.
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British Museum

This museum is the place to go to find out about human history and culture from all over the world.
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Sunny Hill Park

Opened in 1929, the park was a popular viewing spot for the large air displays held at the nearby airfield at Hendon, now home to the RAF museum.
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Sanderstead Recreation Ground

Originally used as a cricket pitch but expanded to other sports after the first world war.
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London Wall

A section of the Roman London Wall built around AD200 adjoining the Tower of London.
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Camden Lock Market

An area of small shops and market stalls selling vintage fashion, handmade jewellery and homewares.
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Donkey Woods and Brazil Mill

Part of Crane Valley Park on the site of the former gunpowder mills.
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British Library

You can access the British Library for researching over 150 million items or to visit one of the free events or exhibitions.
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Horniman Animal Walk

Visitors can walk between the amimal enclosures that are located at the North end of museums gardens.
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Kensington Palace

This is one of the Royal Residences and a historical building originally purchased by William and Mary in 1689.
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Cannon Hill Common

A 50 acre site opened as a public park in 1927. Despite its name, it is not designated as common land.
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British Academy

British institution supporting humanities and social sciences. The Academy host a range of public events including conferences, talks and discussions.
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Beddington Park

Formerly part of a deer park owned by Carew Manor, this is a large park with diverse areas for wildlife and play.
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Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Maintained by the National Trust since it was acquired in 1957 from the Hawkwood estate.
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Queens House

This 17th century house that was originally home to Henrietta Maria, the queen of Charles I. It is now home to the fine art collection of the Royal Naval Museum.
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Coronation Stone

The Kings Stone or Coronation Stone is an ancient stone block used in ancient times as the site of coronation for Anglo-Saxon kings. Kings said to be coronated here are Aethelstan in 925, Eadred in 946, Aethelred the Unready in 979.
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Kew Bridge

A grade II listed structure, opened in 1903.
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Regents Park

Regents Park covers 395 acres and includes Queen Marys Gardens where you can see more than 30,000 roses.
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Havering Country Park

Developed as a 165 acre country park in the 1970s and 1980s, it was formerly part of the estate of Havering Palace which was abandoned during the English Civil War.
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Pondfield Park

Reede Road divides the park into 2 halves. The Southern part used to be known as Pondfield Recreation Ground.
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BT Tower

Still known by many as The Post Office Tower this is one of Londons tallest buildings and has been a telecommunications centre since the 1960s.
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Honeywood Museum

Grade II listed building housing a museum of local history.
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Sutton Ecology Centre

The centre is designed to create a better understanding of our environment.
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The Scoop at More London

An outdoor amphitheatre holding a variety of free events in the summer months.
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Royal Academy of Music Museum

Three floors displaying a collection of musical instruments, art, photographs, manuscripts and scores.
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Deptford Market

Food, antiques and collectibles in one of Londons busiest markets.
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Hamleys

The biggest toy shop in the world, Hamleys has seven floors of toys and games to browse through.
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Science Museum

World renowned museum of science and technology with historic collections and awe inspiring galleries. There are lots of interactive areas for you to explore.
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Bessingby Park

Bessingby Park consists of three green spaces, Bessingby Park, Cavendish Park and Pine Gardens.
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Bayhurst Wood

Bayhurst Wood is part of The Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Petrie Museum

This museum contains approximately 80000 objects of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology.
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Hadley Green

A ten hectare site of importance for nature conservation.
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Thames Barrier

Opened in 1982, the Thames Barrier provides flood defences for the city of London. Costing £16,000 to close the flood barrier each time, it has been closed 175 times up to April 2015.
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L'etrangere

An independent gallery displaying works by new and established designers.
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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch and has been since 1837.
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Park Hill Recreation Ground

The area became a public park in the 1880s, having previously been the site of a reservoir.
We have over 1000 ideas for FREE things to do and places to go for anyone visiting, or living in London.

If you are looking for ideas about having a day out then browse through our lists of sightseeing ideas for inspiration - whatever the weather London has in store there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities listed.

The majority of London attractions listed are free to visit and include museums, art galleries, childrens farms, childrens playgrounds, gardens, historic sites, markets, nature, parks, skateparks, sports, leisure, landmarks and London events.

Many of the most famous art galleries the city has to offer are featured on the site including Tate Modern, The National Gallery and the Saatchi Gallery. Details can also be found of much smaller and less well known sites including the Serpentine Galleries in Hyde Park and the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park.

Children are well catered for in the city with many parks having playgrounds ranging from swings and slides to the pirate ship in the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens.

There are several childrens farms spread across London - one of our favourite ones is in Crystal Palace Park where you can also take the children to check out the Victorian dinosaur statues that reside in and around the lake.

For a slightly older age group are many skateparks and you can also find free to use tennis courts and outdoor gym equipment in some of the parks.

We will soon have an events page that lists out the well known annual events including Notting Hill Carnival, The Lord Mayors Show, Trooping The Colour and The Boat Race. Several institutions such as the LSE and The Royal Society offer free lectures and you can also be entertained at places like The Scoop next to City Hall or watch the street performers at Covent Garden.

London is a surprisingly green city with the large Royal Parks in the centre of town and Battersea Park just a short distance away on the South side of the River Thames. Greenwich Park is partly a deer park and also houses historical sites such as the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum which are both free to visit.

Further out there are many woodlands, the largest being Epping Forest which covers 6000 acres of North London stretching from Chingford to Epping. Large areas of the forest are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areas of Conversation and there are 4 visitor centres.

Historic sites and London landmarks frequently go hand in hand, for example both Tower Bridge and The Tower Of London are known around the world but with interesting historical backgrounds - and don't forget The Monument to the Great Fire of London, located in Pudding Lane just a short walk across the river from London Bridge Station.

Then of course there are more modern landmarks such as the Gherkin and the Shard which are both spectacular buildings, but the areas around can also reveal other places of interest like the public artworks in the streets surrounding the Gherkin (including rusty metal dinosaurs and a large globe made from stainless steel nuts and bolts).

Marble Arch hosts two large public artworks in the form of a giant horses head and Ghengis Khan mounted on his horse. Henry Moore sculptures can be found by the Thames at Millbank and at College Gardens near the Houses of Parliament. Please note that not all of the landmarks and historic sites are free to enter but we have included them if good views can be had of them from the surrounding streets.

So there is plenty to see and do for a daytrip, an extended visit or a full holiday in London and it need not be expensive.

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