Explore London without breaking the bank. From top free attractions to cost-free concerts, there are plenty of places to visit in London for free.

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Best London walks Take a stroll along the picture-pretty South Bank. Follow the towpath through tranquil Little Venice to discover a slew of waterfront cafes and pubs. Join one of the fascinating free London walking tours run by Strawberry Tours. Stroll through the lush riverside village of Richmond; start at the White Cross pub and continue past the rural idyll of Petersham Meadows, until you reach Ham House. Take a shady walk among the 35,000 monuments of Brompton Cemetery, including one of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. Escape the city in the ancient woodland of Highgate Wood. Spot rare plants and insects in Epping Forest.

Unusual cultural activities See prop-makers and theatre designers working behind the scenes at the National Theatre by walking along its Sherling Backstage Walkway. Visit neon wonderland God's Own Junkyard, home to Europe's largest collection of vintage neon signs. Take a peek at London's public and street art, including works by guerrilla artist Banksy and Insta-worthy street art tunnel in Leake Street Arches. Feast your eyes on literary treasures, including Magna Carta and lyrics by The Beatles, at the British Library.

Free art galleries in London Take a journey through the history of British art from 1500 to the present day at Tate Britain. Check out the Royal Academy of Arts' free collections of artworks, sculptures and statues. Discover art by world greats, including Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Turner and Van Gogh at the National Gallery. Admire more contemporary masterpieces by the likes of Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock and Warhol at Tate Modern. Marvel at the Pre-Raphaelites, study paintings of London from the 17th century, and more at the Guildhall Art Gallery. Notice how The Laughing Cavalier's eyes appear to follow you around the room in the famous Frans Hals painting at the Wallace Collection. Keep an eye out for free temporary exhibitions at The Curve at the Barbican Centre.

Historic London attractions See the remains of London's Roman amphitheatre in the basement of the Guildhall Art Gallery. Book your free ticket well in advance to attend the Ceremony of the Keys, a ritual at the Tower of London that's happened almost every night for 700 years. Explore Kenwood House, a stunning stately home designed by 18th-century Scottish architect Robert Adam on the edge of Hampstead Heath. View the London Wall, the remnant of the Roman wall which was built in AD 200 and once formed part of the eastern defences of Roman Londinium. Check out more Roman ruins and artefacts at the London Mithraeum, an ancient temple that was left untouched for centuries.

Fun free summer activities Relax in the sunshine while listening to super-talented artists at a free London music festival. Enjoy offers, workshops and activities from retailers and plenty of street food on traffic-free streets, as part of the annual Regent Street Summer Streets. Grab a picnic and catch a live-streamed opera or ballet performance in Trafalgar Square, as part of the BP Summer Big Screens events each summer. Cool off under the fountains by The Scoop and keep an eye out for screenings and events as part of its winter and summer festivals. Watch the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on one of the free big screens around the city. Hear some free speech as London's most vocal orators share their opinions at Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park.

Check out our budget guide for more cheap things to do in London and discover more free things to do in the capital. Find more "free things to do near me" on the Visit London app, which is packed full of things to do on the go.

If you're unable to visit London at the moment, check out our Virtually London guide for ideas for things to do from home, including free virtual tours and live streamed performances. You can even set your Zoom background to a London theme, all for free!