Five Free Things to Do in London

Home to some seven and a half million people from all over the world, London is one of the busiest and most culturally significant metropolitan cities in the world. The city is also one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and has many attractions. And, for the right amount of cash, one can have an experience there that is second to none.

However, as the saying goes: all the good things in life a free. To that end, good old London is far from being unkind to those on a budget and offers many simple free things to do. Here are our Five Free Things to Do in London:



Visiting public landmarks is one of such things. Places like Trafalgar Square, famous for always being surrounded with pigeons, offer visitors a chance to experience London in all its pensive and calm glory. Another must-see attraction is the Changing of the Guard, a fascinating spectacle that offers visitors a view of Britain's proud military tradition; the Changing of the Guard takes place every day during the summer, and on alternating days during the winter, at the Forecourt inside Buckingham Palace half an hour before noon.



Culture and art enthusiasts can visit the many excellent museums all over London. Museums like the Museum of London - which charts the history of the city from the time of the Roman civilization - offer interesting insights into the evolution of modern human societies.



Another very interesting attraction that London has to offer is street performers. Every afternoon at the Covent Garden Market, scores of performers put their talents on display for the general public to behold. These street acts are always exciting to watch because they often get the crowd to participate in their performance.



Those who like more sophisticated forms on entertainment can visit the National Theatre or Southbank Centre. Both of these venues are in South Bank and offer free classical musical events like recitals and concerts.



If, after a long day, you wish to have a relaxing stroll, you can visit the many parks and gardens all over London. One of the popular spots in this regard is Regent's Park as well as Queen Mary's Rose Garden, which is located within the park. Perhaps the most famous public park in London, however, is Hyde Park, which is home to the Diana Memorial Playground.

Do you know any other free things to do in London? Feel free to share your tips and recommendations.

Photo Credits (Flickr Creative Commons): Trafalgar Square by Jon Curnow/ Museum of London by markhillary/ Covent Garden Market by Jim Bahn/ National Theater by vividlime/ Regent's Park by ell brown