Budget-Friendly Things to Do in London

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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in London

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  • William H
    4 contributions
    One the best museums in the world. The museum is so huge and it has so many things to see from many countries. A museum full of history. I totally recommend it.
    Written 1 December 2023
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  • Lainie L
    New York City, NY182 contributions
    Enjoyable museum and you can't beat the price. It's free!

    Quite a few masterpieces including da Vinci's The Burlington House Cartoon and The Virgin of the Rocks.

    There are also plenty of Impressionists if that's your preference; Cezanne, Picasso, and van Gogh.

    A great way to spend a few hours to get cultured and inspired so get there early! It gets crowded fast!
    Written 30 November 2023
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  • NICK D
    3 contributions
    It was amazing and the weather also was great.
    I would recommend to go to Soho , Chelsea and Mayfair.
    Written 1 December 2023
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  • cheryl w
    St Agnes, UK4 contributions
    Very interesting plenty to see easy to get to and very friendly people guiding you in. There is a part you have to for but it was so expensive we didn't bother but the rest of it was fantastic
    Written 25 November 2023
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  • Jagruti C
    Leicester, UK14 contributions
    Went to the Chanel Exhibition at the V&A Museum with my sister. It was a fabulous experience to be able to see these wonderful and the most beautiful Chanel outfits (in the flesh). The information on the pieces was informative too. My only small gripe was that it was incredibly hot and stuffy inside due to the volume of visitors - maybe aircon may have helped, who knows?
    Written 26 November 2023
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  • 2020worldtraveler2020
    Los Angeles, CA871 contributions
    Excellent visit even though it was a 30-minute queue since we didn't have reservations. Really enjoyed the education and the way the rooms were set up.
    Written 26 November 2023
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  • Angela E
    King's Lynn, UK1 contribution
    Really busy but we enjoyed it , humble crumble was lovely. So much to see , didn’t have time to see it all as queuing for tings took up most of our time
    Written 1 December 2023
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  • Daniel Eric Matthews
    London, UK106 contributions
    What can I say about London's Hyde Park. It's stunning!

    For me, this one of the top places to visit on your London trip. It's perfect in the summer, but suitable for all times of the year. Enjoy a nice walk, or take a bike ride around the park. Take a little walk down via the lake and grab a coffee (or whatever you want) from the cafe by the lake and take in the amazing views and sights that Hyde Park has to offer. In the summer time on a sunny day, it's perfect, other times you will find events, such as concerts and a perfect example of this time of year (November / December) is Winter Wonderland. An amazing event.

    Since I have been living in London, I've lost track of the times I have come for a nice morning walk at least twice a week. I can't recommend this enough.
    Written 29 November 2023
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  • irve2016
    Sydney, Australia1,063 contributions
    Another cool funky place, a really great atmosphere, good food and beer. The busters were going off when we were there. Must do.
    Written 22 November 2023
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  • Hoppityskip
    Essex, UK13,803 contributions
    Loads of tourists and expensive shops the performers seemed very quiet compared with normal performances.
    Not a cheap place to visit
    Written 20 November 2023
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  • Steve Green
    Cheltenham, UK27 contributions
    We took a tour around the Houses of Parliament organised by our MP Alex Chalk. A brilliant day out to see inside a place we’d so often seen on TV. The House of Lords and House of Commons are extraordinary although I’m sure we’ll be planning a trip back to sit in the public gallery to see some live action at some point. The tour guided Tony was knowledgable and imparted his talk in an interesting way.

    Recommended
    Written 18 November 2023
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  • Samuel S
    1 contribution
    I visited sky garden with friends this Wednesday evening (29th Nov 2023). The live music accompanied a lovely atmosphere. The bar staff were, for the most part, helpful and accommodating. However, bartender Malaika was particularly conscientious and patient in helping me and my friends find a drink to our liking, despite my fussy umming and arring over which drink I wanted which I particularly appreciated. Her ‘happy to help’ attitude, along with an in depth knowledge of cocktail mixology really set our night off on the right foot and really allowed us to have a great night feeling like we were welcome at the venue.

    Otherwise the service was nice and would 100% return.
    Written 29 November 2023
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  • Stephanie C
    Mundelein, IL1,465 contributions
    We were lucky to see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace! It’s an easy walk and directions are everywhere. There’s a huge crowd so get there early and claim your spot!
    Written 23 November 2023
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  • chaim p
    New York City, NY6 contributions
    Went just for the photo but it is Iconic and a must see. If you time it right you hear the bells. all the more fun.
    Written 24 November 2023
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  • ASTOR001
    Nottingham, UK17 contributions
    And as part of the same stay, Kathleen in the Exec Lounge is such a friendly and helpful person - and the cocktails she mixes are absolutely outstanding. An absolute star! ⭐️
    Written 1 December 2023
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