Being
a college student, I'll be living on a strict budget during my time in London.
That being said, I've researched some fun things to do in London that are also
inexpensive.
1.
Changing of the Guard
FREE
The
Queen's Guard in London changes in the Forecourt inside the gates of Buckingham
Palace at 11.30 AM every day in the summer and every other day in the winter.
If you get there early enough, you can get a view of it from just outside the
front gates.
2.
Play in the rain or... not.
FREE
Contemporary
Art Group Random International created a digital installation that gives
visitors the chance to experience what it would be like if they could control
the rain. In "Rain Room", the sound of water and moisture in the air
gives visitors the impression of being in the middle of a lucid downpour -
without getting wet.
3.
Street Performers
FREE
In
the West Piazza of the Covent Garden Market, street performers entertain
visitors every afternoon. All of the performers are licensed, and they have to
pass an audition to be able to perform there.
4.
Take the Bus
£2 (With
an Oyster Card)
There
is no shortage of open-topped sightseeing buses in London, but why pay over £20
for a ticket when you can see the same sights for just £2? The route starts at
the bus station of Liverpool Street station in the north eastern corner of the
City of London and terminates at Fulham Broadway traveling via the West End and
some of London's most famous landmarks including St. Paul's Cathedral, Fleet
Street, the Strand, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, King's Road,
and the Houses of Parliament.
5. Prince Charles Cinema
£6.50
A
tight budget doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a night out in London's famous
West End. At the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square you can see great
films from just £6.50 on evenings and weekends.
6.
Trafalgar Square
FREE
This
iconic square has many sights to see including Nelson's Column and the National
Gallery. It is both a tourist attraction and the main focus for political
demonstrations. Every December, Norway donates a marvelous Christmas tree, to
thank Britain for liberation from the Nazis.
7. Live Music
FREE
If
live music’s your bag and you’ve got no money in your purse, don’t despair just
yet, because London’s got more free gigs than you could ever expect to attend.
8.
Indulge in a "Proper" Cup of Coffee
£1.89 (This
varies from shop to shop.)
Amid
the West End's sea of cappuccino merchants there are some very special coffee
shop gems.
9.
Find a Good Read
FREE
Explore
one of the many book shops in London. The London Review Bookshop, The Big Green
Bookshop, P&G Wells, Much Ado Books, and The Book Hive are just a few of
them.
10.
Museums & Galleries
FREE
London
has over 300 museums and all of their major ones are free. The following is a
list of free museums, but it's not complete. There are many other free museums
in London.
British
Library
British
Museum
National
Gallery
Natural
History Museum
National
Portrait Gallery
Science
Museum
Tate
Modern
The
Tate Britain
Victoria
and Albert Museum
This is a great post! I feel your pain about being a student on a budget, I'll be sure to do this stuff if I can ever afford to go to London haha
ReplyDeleteHaha, I think "loans" and "grants" would be great keywords here! I can't afford it either, but I'm still going because I might never get another chance. The application process was long. I definitely wouldn't want to go through that all over again. Thanks for following me!
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