London for Free

We know you have a budget: Let LondonNet show you how to have fun without spending a pound. From art to music to sightseeing, there's plenty to do on the cheap.


Newbloodart Festival. Photo Credit: The Wandering Angel. C.C. License. Newbloodart Christmas Art Fair (The Lightbox - 20 to 23 November 2008): Sip a glass of wine and browse works from emerging artists. You might even find a great holiday gift for a friend or loved one.
Chris Rock Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Premiere (Empire Leicester Square - 23 November 2008): Who'll show up? Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith are among those who lend their voices.
Drambuie Late Night Pursuits Drambuie Late Night Pursuits (Koko - 27 November 2008): An exclusive free comedy show. Four of the UK's best stand-ups present special sets, sharing comical anecdotes based around their own late-night pursuits. Apply for free tickets here!
GFest 2008 Photo Credit: laverrue. C.C. License. GFest 2008 (Central London - until 28 November 2008): This lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender festival offers plenty of free events like theatre and creative writing workshops.
Library Tour. Photo Credit: Dawn Endico. C.C. License. Library Tours (14 St James' Square - 29 November 2008): Learn the history of London's literary hub, with more than 1 million volumes on offer. Guided tours begin at 11am.
Creative Workshops. Photo Credit: ronnieliew. C.C. License. Family Creative Workshops (Somerset House South Building - Saturdays until 20 December 2008): Children aged 6 to 12 can get in free for a half-hour activity session. Mum and dad are welcome to observe.
Tube Rambles. Photo Credit: Ewan-M. C.C. License. London Tube Rambles (Around London - until 31 December 2008): Explore the capital's outer districts (such as Northwood, Richmond and Cockfosters) with self-guided trips throughout the autumn and winter.
National Portrait Gallery. Photo Credit: Redvers. C.C. License. Bern Schwartz: Portraits of the 1970s (National Portrait Gallery - until 4 January 2009): One of the gallery's biggest gifts includes 140 legendary snaps of British subjects like Margaret Thatcher and Twiggy.