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7 free activities in London this summer
Jul 9London certainly isn’t short of fun things to do to fill the summer holidays, but it’s no lie that it may cost you a small fortune. Exploring and enjoying our beloved capital city needn’t be a costly day, in fact, it needn’t cost you a penny! If you’re after a cheap and cheerful day out, we’ve got you covered with these 7 brilliant free activities in London this summer that shouldn’t be missed…
7 free activities in London this summer
1. Attend a music festival

First up on our list of free activities to do in London this summer is attend a free music festival. We know what you’re thinking…”music festivals usually cost an arm and a leg!” but Turning Tides Music Festival is totally free to attend. Taking place on 10th August at Greenwich Peninsula, Turning Tides boasts acclaimed UK and international artists, including performances from Ibibo Sound Machine and Girl Ray. All you need to do is book your spot online to be in for a day of brilliant music, tasty food and beautiful views. What could be better?!
2. Visit the Isabella Plantation

Richmond Park may be well-known for its’ wild deer and beautiful landscape, however, a lot of people aren’t as familiar with the park’s very own secret garden. Hidden in the heart of one of London’s most loved parks, the Isabella Plantation is brimming with beautiful blooms and a little pond where you can admire the pretty ducks. With picnic benches a plenty, a day out at Richmond Park and the Isabella Plantation is completely free to enter and is a great way to enjoy the flora and fauna the plantation has to offer.
3. Watch a movie alfresco

Next up on our list of free activities to do in London this summer is to watch a film at the King’s Cross Everyman free open-air cinema. Taking part throughout July and August, you can watch a variety of blockbuster hits completely for free and all you’ll need to bring is you own picnic blanket and plenty of snacks of course. With films like Wonka, Barbie and Clueless, the screen on the canal makes a brilliant evening out with friends and family.
4. Visit the museums

With this summer being a bit of a wash out in London, it’s always a good idea to think of some fun things to do where you can take cover from the never-ending rain. Luckily, the Natural History Museum and Science Museum, both completely free to attend but donations are welcomed, are right next to each other so you can pop into both one after the other! Don’t miss Dawnosaurus, designed for families with neurodivergent children to explore the National History Museum before it opens to the general public, avoiding the hustle and bustle of busy crowds.
5. Head to a city farm

If you’re looking for free activities to do in London this summer, there are plenty of free farms dotted throughout the city where you can cuddle up to their range of animals. Mudchute in East London is a community charity so is completely free to attend, however donations are welcomed, and is one of the largest inner city farms in Europe. With over 100 animals to cuddle up next to, popping to Mudchute or any other city farm makes a lovely day out with your animal loving friends and family without breaking the bank.
6. Enjoy a game of mini golf

Mini golf courses around London usually come at a price, but not this one! Get your friends and family together for a round of mini golf at this super stylish mini golf course based in Montgomery Square. With a picture-perfect course designed by Craig Redman and Karl Maier, there’s no need to book but this popular pop-up might have a queue so get there with plenty of time to play!
7. Enjoy some art

And last up on our list of the best free activities to do in London this summer is to visit some of the city’s finest art galleries. Housing impressive collections of artists, art galleries such as The Serpentine, Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery are all free to enter for your perusal and are a great way to indulge yourself in precious pieces painted centuries ago.
We hope this list of 7 free activities in London has inspired you to have a cheap and cheerful day in the city! Do let us know in the comments if there’s anything else free to do in London that you would recommend!
P.S. Talking of summer, our summer sale is coming to an end this Sunday so don’t miss your chance to get up to 50% off.
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