List of Free Things to do in London – Give Your Wallet a Rest

Visit the Natural History Museum and you can get up close and personal with a giant T-Rex. Or relish the unique candlelit tour within the distinctive Sir John Soanes Museum. The Museum of London is a wonderful place to learn about the vast history of England while you definitely will love the 'rich' atmosphere within the Bank of England Museum. Culture buffs will love the trinkets and other artefacts on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Thames and its many adventures over time are chronicled at the Museum of London Docklands while the William Morris Gallery pays tribute to one of London's best designers. Of course not to be missed is a trip to Greenwich where you can explore the Queens House and fascinating Maritime Museum.

If you are one of those tourists that find weird and whacky attractions alluring; London will not disappoint. The Grant Museum of Zoology is home to a 'Jar of Moles' while the Horniman Museum houses an overstuffed walrus that is quite a sight to see. The British Museum will surely enthral all culture lovers for it holds a fine collection of Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone. The Imperial War Museum promises to impress with an excellent collection of Spitfire and Harriet Jets. Dinosaurs are on display once more at the Crystal Palace Park while the destitute state of London's poor society of the 1800's is displayed at the unique Ragged School Museum. The 'mind numbing' history of anaesthesia from 1846 to today is well recorded at the quirky Anaesthesia Museum.

Wimbledon Park is home to a windmill, nature trails and lovely ponds while at Richmond Park you will come across shy deer. Head over to Park Vista and look at the Prime Meridian Line – take along the cameras. Animal and nature lovers will be enthralled by the verdant surroundings of Bushy Park which is also home to over 300 free roaming deer. The 350 acres of Hyde Park are ideal for family day outs, jogging, picnicking and simply enjoying a crisp London morning. Snap pictures of yourself and family around the Peter Pan statue of Kensington Gardens and enjoy the marvellous antics of the Pelicans being fed at St James Park.
If you do plan on visiting the hundreds of attractions located throughout the city consider a well-placed London accommodation. A London boutique hotel will make your stay in the city even more comfortable and enjoyable; a luxury abode that you will look forward to returning to; at the end of a long day of sightseeing. One that is located in Belgravia district is The Halkin by COMO, London.

Touring London with kids need not be an expensive affair. The following free attractions guarantee to mesmerise and hold the attention of all children. Ride the glass panelled elevator – the JCB lift – at the Royal Festival Hall. Check out the Alpaca at the lovely Vauxhall City Farm or pet the endearing farm animals at Mudchute Farm. Take along your Harry Potter fans to Kings Cross Station where a clearly marked platform 9 ¾ lets your little tykes push through to a magical world. Enjoy the street entertainers of Covent Garden and relish the marvellous exhibits at the Science Museum.

Do try and make it in time to watch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Relive Beatle Mania by following the famous Zebra crossing featured in the Abbey Road music video. Explore the verdant surroundings of Queen Elizabeth Park and pose in front of the stone lions at Trafalgar Square.