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


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Rowley Green Common

Common land forming a local nature reserve adjacent to Arkley golf course.
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Southall Park

A green flag park located a short distance from Southall Broadway
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Old Dagenham Park

A 32 acre park offering free tennis courts and a BMX track.
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Walpole Park

Previously part of the Pitzhangar Manor house gardens, opened as a public park in 1901.
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South Park Ilford

Opened in 1902, South Park retains many features from that date and is home to a number of water fowl species and three species of bat.
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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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Paradise Fields

A nature conservation site a short walk from Greenford tube station.
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Kings Wood

A large expanse of fairly flat ancient woodland crossed by well marked paths.
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Covent Garden

Market and shopping district famous for street entertainers where you can enjoy shopping, theatre, restaurants and bars in a historical setting.
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Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution

Museum about discoveries in science at the Royal Institution since 1799.
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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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Hamleys

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

National Museum of modern and contemporary art.
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County Hall

County Hall is the former residence of London County Council and the GLC (Greater London Council). It is located on the South Bank of the River Thames next to the London Eye.
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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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7 July Memorial

Memorial to the 52 people who lost their lives in the July 7th bombings in London in 2005.
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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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Oxleas Wood

Ancient oak woodland in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Victoria and Albert Museum (V and A)

The Worlds greatest museum of art and design.
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Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve

A woodland Nature Reserve with meadow, marsh, pond and a visitor centre.
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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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Pitshanger Park

Bordering the River Brent to the North, this is largely open grassland surrounded by woodland.
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Richmond Bridge

The Borough of Richmond is split by the River Thames but joined by Richmond Bridge.
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Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre

The history of Merton told through a programme of events and exhibitions.
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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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Animals In War Memorial

A memorial to animals that served in British and Commonwealth armies during the 2 world wars.
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Rennie Gardens

A small garden with well planted flower beds and mature trees.
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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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Ruislip Lido

The Lido is a 60 acre lake with a sandy beach and a narrow gauge railway.
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Museum of London Docklands

A part of the Museum of London telling the history of London as a port. It is located in Docklands at West India Quay.
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Greenwich Park

Greenwich is the oldest of the Royal Parks and features the Wilderness Deer Park, Flower Garden Lake, Rose Garden and Herb Garden. There are free concerts at the bandstand in the summer.
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Arrandene Open Space

Open grassland with trees and woods purchased by the council in the 1920s to provide recreational space for the housing being developed in the area.
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Joydens Wood

Along with the adjacent Chalk Wood, this is a site of ancient woodland extending over 350 acres.
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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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Lincolns Inn Fields

One of the oldest public spaces in London and the largest square in the City it was designed by Indigo Jones
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Hammersmith Bridge

A grade II listed bridge that was designed by Joseph Bazalgette
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Queens Park

This Victorian local park has a bandstand and childrens playground. It was opened in 1887 and covers 30 acres.
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Clockmakers Museum

The oldest collection specifically of clocks and watches in the world.
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Deptford Market

Food, antiques and collectibles in one of Londons busiest markets.
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Russia Dock Woodland

The old dock has been transformed into a wildlife haven with grassland, woodlands and ponds.
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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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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch and has been since 1837.
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Wimbledon Windmill Museum

Built in 1817, operational until 1864 and opened as a museum in 1976.
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Beam Valley Country Park

An award winning green space which has been designed to provide flood protection for the surrounding area.
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Bessingby Park

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

Park with 2 childrens play areas, a multi-use sports pitch, a skatepark and a free outdoor gym.
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Hoxton Street Market

The oldest street market in Hackney has been trading since 1687.
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Hill Garden and Pergola

Edwardian Pergola and landscaped garden within Hampstead Heath created by Lord Leverhulme.
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Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is an arts centre including the Royal Festival Hall, it is located on the South bank of the River Thames beside Waterloo Bridge.
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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.
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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