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


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Roundwood Park

A formal victorian park with green flag status.
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Mertyl Avenue

For any planespotter, the park at the end of Mertyl Avenue is the place to go. Directly under the landing flightpath at Heathrow Airport, spotters can find themselves up close with giant airliners coming into London.
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Bruce Castle Park

Bruce Castle Park derives its name from the estate from which it was created. The 16th century manor house hosts the Bruce Castle Museum of local history.
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Wellington Arch

In 1885 the arch was moved from its original location a short distance away to make way for a new road.
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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch and has been since 1837.
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Bedfords Park

Designated as a local nature reserve, the park is home to a herd of red deer.
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Foxburrows Farm

A rare breeds farm and zoo with a range of animals including geese, pigs, lambs and meerkats.
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Woodcock Park

Adjoining Kenton Grange, separated by the Wealdstone Brook.
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Lambeth Bridge

Lambeth Bridge was built by Dorman Long and opened in 1932. Dorman Long also built the tyne Bridge in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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BDA Dental Museum

With over 20000 exhibits, this museum chronicles dental care in the UK.
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Mitcham Common

Ancient commom land crossing the boundaries of the London Boroughs of Merton, Croydon and Sutton.
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City of London Information Centre

Free advice about what to see and do in London located in an angular building just over the road from St Pauls Cathedral.
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Japanese Peace Pagoda

The Peace Pagoda is located in Battersea Park on the South bank of the River Thames. It was completed in 1985.
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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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Brixton Windmill and Gardens

A fascinating mill that was built as a traditional windmill in 1816 but converted to run on steam in 1902. It has recently been restored.
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Mill Hill Park

Fourteen hectares of open grassland, mature trees and formal flowerbeds.
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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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Beckenham Place Mansion

The 18th century mansion is home to artists studios and has a visitor centre run by the friends of the park which displays information on the history and natural history of the park.
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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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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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Glebelands Wood Nature Reserve

Local nature reserve with a variety of habitats.
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Borough Market

Borough Market is primarily a food market offering a wide range of British and International produce just a short walk from London Bridge station.
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Sydenham Wells Park

Ornamental trees and shrubs in a park built on the site of 17th century medicinal springs.
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Fulham Palace

Country home to the Bishops of London between the years of 700 and 1975.
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Buck Street Market

An open market of around 200 stalls selling clothing, footwear and accessories.
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John Innes Park

Named after John Innes, a local philanthropist who left the park to the people of Merton when he died in 1904.
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South Norwood Lake

The lake was created as a supply reservoir for the Croydon Canal which ran from West Croydon to New Cross. It operated between 1809 and 1836.
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Copse Wood

Copse Wood is part of the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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New Covent Garden Market

The Largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market in the UK.
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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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William Morris Gallery

The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow was opened by then Prime Minister Clement Atlee in 1950. The building itself was once known as Water House. Morris and his family lived there from 1848 to 1856.
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Hollydale Recreation Ground

Created from the grounds of 18th century Hollydale House, which was demolished in the 1930s.
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Bunhill Fields

Bunhill Fields is a former burial ground in the Borough of Islington and is now a public garden.
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The Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe)

Designed by Sir Norman Foster this huge office block is 180m high.
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St Brides Church

One of the oldest churches in London, it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt, the new design being by Sir Christopher Wren. This is known as the "Printers Cathedral" and the "Journalists Church".
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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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London Wall

A section of the Roman London Wall built around AD200 adjoining the Tower of London.
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Brunels Great Eastern Launch Ramp

The remains of the SS Great Eastern launch ramp dating from 1858. This was the worlds largest ship when it was launched.
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Orleans House Gallery

The gallery holds five temporary exhibitions annually.
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Jubilee Gardens

Pleasant gardens with a childrens playground at the foot of the London Eye.
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Trent Country Park

A large country park with marked walking routes around the 400 acre site.
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Scadbury Park

Local Nature Reserve offering a circular route through woodland and meadows.
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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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Kingston Market

The market place in Kingston has been used since around 1170 in the time of Henry II. Now Kingston Market provides local food and drink and features a number of street performers.
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Broadway Market

A Saturday market with over 100 stalls located in the East End between London Fields and the Regents Canal.
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Clapham Common Skatepark

A mixture of concrete ramps on tarmac that was renewed in 2012.
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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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Tate Modern

National Museum of modern and contemporary art.
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Northala Fields

Developed in 2008 from wasteland used for the rubble from the original Wembley Stadium.
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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