Free events in London
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace is the must-see parade, but the one at Horse Guards is a lot less crowded. The Sky Garden, Evensong at Westminster Abbey and PMQ’s are definitely worth doing. Check out our list of the Top 10 things to do for free and the itinerary ideas we’ve come up with for cheap days out in London.
Foe to Friend - The British Army in Germany since 1945 The National Army Museum will explore the lives of soldiers serving in Germany after WWII
Samson Kambalu sculpture - Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth The fourth plinth art project currently houses a statue of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe
Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine Learn about the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine to combat the global pandemic at the Science Museum1
Scenes In The Square - Cinema statues in Leicester Square Walk around an interactive trail of bronze statues and try and find all the film stars hiding in Leicester Square
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral If you attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral then you can see a small part of the Cathedral for free5
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service9
Choral Matin at the Tower of Londons Chapel Royal Attend a Sunday service at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London2
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights10
Speakers Corner - Listen to speeches on Sunday Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox5
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded4
Choral service in Hampton Court Palaces Chapel Royal Enjoy a choral Sunday service in Henry VIIIs Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace4
Shakespeare and War at the National Army Museum Discover how Shakespeares words have inspired soldiers and rallied the nation
Free Tea Fridays at the Museum of the Home A chance to meet people in the local community and try the museums creative activities
Scheduled lift times for Tower Bridge drawbridge A list of the scheduled lift times for Tower Bridge so you can get a photo of the drawbridge opening
Monthly vigil at the gates of Crossbones Graveyard On the 23rd of every month people gather at Crossbones Graveyard to pay their respects to societys outcasts
Visit the House of Commons Public Gallery at the Houses of Parliament Visit Parliament and watch MPs debating from the House of Commons public gallery4
Guildhall Common Council with the Lord Mayor of London Attend a meeting inside the medieval Guildhall and see the Lord Mayor and Aldermen6
Watch Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons Watch the British PM getting grilled by MPs in Parliament at PMQs4
The Last Caravaggio at the National Gallery A display about Caravaggios final painting - The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula
Major Generals Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal) Two weeks before Trooping the Colour takes place they hold a full rehearsal called the Major Generals Review
Discover Degas & Miss La La at the National Gallery The story behind Degass Impressionist painting Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando
The Colonels Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal) One week before Trooping the Colour they hold a second rehearsal called the Colonels Review on Horse Guards Parade4
Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards with RAF flypast Parade between Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards followed by an RAF flypast6
Harry Potters Back to Hogwarts Day at Kings Cross station Celebrate the start of a new school year at Hogwarts school for wizards
Discover Constables The Hay Wain at the National Gallery Explore the making of Constables famous English countryside landscape