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


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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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Cranford Park

Many features of its previous life as the gardens of Cranford House which was demolished in 1945.
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Fulham Palace

Country home to the Bishops of London between the years of 700 and 1975.
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Southwark Park

One of Londons oldest parks it was first opened to the public in 1869 and has recently been refurbished.
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Croham Hurst Woods

A site of special scientific interest providing a variety of habitats.
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Hendon Park

Opened in 1903 having previously been part of the Steps Field estate.
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Ravenor Park

Opened as Costons Farm Recreation Ground in 1928, it was renamed Ravenor Park after Ravenor Farm which remained until the 1970s.
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Langthorne Park

Opened in 2000 on the site of Langthorne Hospital.
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Threehalfpenny Wood

Meeting Spring Park to the East, this is the border with Kent.
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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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Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Art Gallery hosts a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions, meaning there's always something new to see. The gallery features work of artists from all over the world, as well as from London. The gallery is free to enter!
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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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Stave Hill Ecological Park

Bordering the Russia Docks site, the park is a combination of grass, woods and wetlands.
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Winchester Palace

Remains of the palace of the Bishop of Winchester dating from the 12th century.
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Norbury Park

Open spaces, a childrens playground and a community BMX track are all available in this 28 acre park.
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Brixton Market

Lots of shops and stalls with a real street vibe. Most of the time there are about 80 street traders.
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South Park Gardens

Formal Victorian park refurbished in 2009 and 2015, located close to Wimbledon town centre retaining original features such as a water fountain and water trough.
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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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Parkland Walk Local Nature Reserve

Two and a half miles of linear pedestrian and cycle route running from Finsbury Park to Highgate.
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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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Victoria Park Skate Park

A concrete bowl created in 2011.
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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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Fishponds Wood

A nature reserve holding two ponds on the Western side of Wimbledon Common.
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Postmans Park

Pretty park with an interesting Victorian memorial to commemorate those who died saving others.
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Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is one of Londons most dominant landmarks located in docklands on the Isle Of Dogs
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Scrattons Farm Eco-Park

The Eco Park opened in 2002 on land that was previously used as allotments.
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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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Southbank Skatepark

A popular and longstanding skatepark at the undercroft of the Southbank Centre.
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Longplayer

Longplayer is a piece of music that is 1,000 years long, and has been playing since January 1st 2000, and will restart on 31 December 2999. It is based on a computer algorithm which allows the music to be played without repetition for such a long time.
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Garden of St. Dunstan In The East

St Dunstan, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, lived between 909 and 988 is paid tribute by the Garden of St Dunstan In The East, a public garden created out of the devastation of a medieval church, leaving just the exterior standing.
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Markfield Beam Engine and Museum

Museum containing a beam engine dating from 1888 when it was used to pump waste water from Tottenham and Wood Green.
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Harefield Village Green

Registered as common land since 1813, the village green covers over four acres.
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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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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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Keston Common

Fifty five hectares of heathland that is a site of special scientific interest.
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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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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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Whitings Hill Open Space

A large open space bordering the seven hectare Whitings Wood.
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Tate Modern

National Museum of modern and contemporary art.
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Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum

The museum collection covers all aspects of British pharmacy history.
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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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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch and has been since 1837.
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Harrow School Old Speech Room Gallery

The Old Speech Room is located in the old school building and was built in 1819-21.
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Green Park

Green Park is situated between Buckingham Palace and Mayfair. Within the park are the Canada Memorial, Constitution Hill and the Bomber Command Memorial.
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Streatham Common

A large open space overlooking the Wandle Valley and bordering the formal gardens of The Rookery.
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Goodmayes Park

Twenty five acres of open space and recreational facilities.
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High Beach Visitor Centre

Visitor centre with details of walks, leaflets and guidance about visiting Epping Forest.
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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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Hall Place Gardens

Gardens of the historic Hall Place which frequently holds free events.
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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