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A trip to the capital needn't break the bank – you can visit London on a budget! There's a wealth of free and discounted attractions, cheap London travel options and budget accommodation to choose from across the city. 

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Two people stand shrouded in red light in the lift 109 at battersea power station.

Lift 109

See breathtaking views of the city from the Grade II-listed building.

From £17.00
Tourists on the London By Night bus tour approaching Tower Bridge

London Night Bus Tour

Watch iconic London landmarks lit up at night from an open-top bus.

From £29.00
St Paul's Cathedral dome is shown from under where its golden paintings can be admired.

St Paul's Cathedral

Admire the iconic dome cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

From £26.00

London Zoo

Spend a day spotting hundreds of different animal species up close.

From £31.00
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Families make their way through two red double-decked buses at the London Transport Museum.

London Transport Museum

Learn about the history of London's iconic vehicles.

From £24.50
A woman takes a photo with her mobile phone of the Lady Chapel with its carved ceiling and stained glass windows.

Westminster Abbey

Be amazed by more than 1,000 years of history.

From £30.00

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A full English breakfast of egg, bacon, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes and toast

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A vegan burger in a bun at Broadway Vegan Market.

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A vast light-filled white hall at Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring sculptures and statues on pedestals, artefacts on walls and a curved, glass roof.

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