Free London Attractions

Make the most of your stay in the city with these free London attractions.

From London's exquisite parks, to world-class museums, historic houses and stunning art galleries, there are some amazing free experiences to be had in London.

The range of free London attractions is incredible.

Where else in the world can you meet dinosaurs and creepy crawlies, see portraits of Tudor monarchs, travel back to the Battle of Britain, see Darwin's walking stick and the Lord Mayor's 18th-century gold coach, all without spending a penny?

Here's our pick of the best free attractions in London.

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The British Museum

Free
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Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 1436 reviews)

British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG [map]

Visit the British Museum in London for free. The British Museum is one of the greatest museums in the world!
Bushy Park

Large Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 10 reviews)

Bushy Park, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0EQ [map]

Bushy is the second largest Royal Park, with an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres).
Greenwich Park

Large Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 1 review)

London, SE10 8QY [map]

Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, 74 hectares (183 acres), and home to a small herd of deer.
Hyde Park

Large Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 226 reviews)

London, [map]

Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with over 4,00 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget you are right in the middle of London. Hyde Park is home to the Diana Memorial Fountain.
Kensington Gardens

Large Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 47 reviews)

London, W2 2UH [map]

Kensington Gardens is home to Kensington Palace, the peaceful Italian Gardens, the stunning Albert Memorial and the Serpentine Gallery and the Peter Pan themed Princess Diana memorial playground.
Regent's Park and Primrose Hill

Large Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 246 reviews)

London, NW1 4NR [map]

Regent’s Park in Central London is home to a stunning rose garden, an open air theatre, ZSL London Zoo, cafes, wildlife, sports areas and plenty of green space for you to relax and enjoy.
Richmond Park

Local Park

Visitor Rating:
5/5 (based on 4 reviews)

Richmond, TW10 5HS [map]

The largest Royal Park in London (1,000 hectares/2,500 acres), and home to 650 deer.
St James's Park

Local Park

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 452 reviews)

SW1A 2BJ [map]

With royal, political and literary associations, St James’s Park is at the heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres).
Bank of England Museum

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 24 reviews)

Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH [map]

Visit the Bank of England - you'll see gold bars, coins, banknotes and documents relating to famous customers.
The British Postal Museum & Archive

Free

Museum

Freeling House/Phoenix Pl, Bloomsbury, WC1X 0DL [map]

Explore the history of post. Find out about stamps, messages, telegraphs and how British Postal communications shaped the world.
Geffrye Museum

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 36 reviews)

136 Kingsland Road, E2 8EA [map]

One of London's most friendly and charming museums, the Geffrye presents the history of the English domestic interior from 1600 to the present day.
Goldsmiths Hall

Free

Historic Site/House

Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN [map]

The Goldsmiths' Company, based at the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London, regularly holds exhibitions and events to promote contemporary jewellers and silversmiths.
IWM London: Imperial War Museum London

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 578 reviews)

Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ [map]

Discover the story of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day.
Museum of London

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 245 reviews)

150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN [map]

Visit the Museum of London for free and explore the history of London from Saxons and Romans to life today.
Museum of London Docklands

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 33 reviews)

West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL [map]

From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
National Gallery

Free

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 963 reviews)

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN [map]

You'll love seeing work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh at the National Gallery in London.
National Maritime Museum

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
3/5 (based on 40 reviews)

Romney Road, Greenwich, SE10 9NF [map]

Head to the National Maritime Museum and recall the romance of the great ocean liners, appreciate the elegance of Prince Frederick’s golden barge, delve into the traditions of maritime London and explore the controversial history of trade across the Atlantic.
National Portrait Gallery

Free

Gallery

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 189 reviews)

St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE [map]

The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day.
Natural History Museum

Free

Museum

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 377 reviews)

Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD [map]

Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits in one of London’s most beautiful landmark buildings.
Old Royal Naval College

Free

Historic Site/House

Visitor Rating:
4/5 (based on 3 reviews)

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 9LW [map]

The Old Royal Naval College grew up on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich, where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born.