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What is favourite free attraction to enjoy in London? I love to visit Natural History Museum and spend time on Southbank...
I would love to go on the London eye. You would see every thing. But I have a problem I scared oh heights. I would like to see big Ben. St Paul's. And museum's, and London bridge .
I really like the Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street ('The Walkie-Talkie' building). Requires advance booking, but unlike the overpriced Shard opposite, it's free entry. Great views of the City, Thames, etc. Grab a drink from the bar (sadly not free) and relax.
I absolutely loved the Sky Garden the views were fantastic. The prices weren't too bad at the bar/cafe bit but i was impressed that they had ice cold water that you could help yourself to for free. We sat on the sofas and relaxed it was lovely. Definitely worth going to 
This is a useful reminder of some of the best things to do for free
Johnny this link will be great for my visit to London, thanks for sharing this link
Hi Chelsea0121
Here's something I wrote a while ago that might also be useful to you:
Lucky you! Have a wonderful time in London. My top tip is to take the bus as much as you can rather than the tube. You get to see so much more!
If you want to do something on the cheap I suggest heading in to the West End in comfy walking shoes, for a self guided tour.
Go to Piccadilly Circus – wave at Eros, and admire the massive new advertising lights (the Curve), both London icons. Then walk a little way down Piccadilly (in the direction of Hyde Park Corner) and go into Waterstones Bookshop – the largest bookstore in Europe. You can warm up and sit down in there, and browse for future birthday presents you might like. Remember to take photos of the books you want! It’s a good place to use the loo too! You can visit the ‘5th View’ bar on the fifth floor for a coffee or glass of wine anytime. Bit of a secret, but there’s a terrific (free) view from there over South London, back towards the London Eye.
After coffee wander a bit further down Piccadilly, and pop into Fortnum & Mason (the posh grocers - suppliers to the Queen). Try to get there just before the hour to see the famous Fortnum's clock above the front of the store. The clock bells come from the same foundry as Big Ben. Every fifteen minutes a selection of airs is played on eighteen bells, and on the hour Messrs F&M themselves appear to check that standards are being upkept (like a super large Cuckoo clock).
Cross over Piccadilly and wander up Burlington Arcade (one of the first covered shopping arcades) built almost 200 years ago – still stunning in my view. And covered, so it's out of the chill and rain. All the boutiquey shops are very pricey there – but window shopping is free!
Come back to Piccadilly and pop into a Pret a Manger (the sandwich shop), just ask someone suited and booted to direct you to the nearest one, there's several, or into Boots the Chemist (or a lunchtime takeaway meal deal. There's a Boots located directly under the Curve.
If it’s not too cold, wander down to nearby St James’s Square and find yourself a bench amongst the trees and enjoy your lunch.
From Piccadilly Circus it’s a short walk to ChinaTown, always fascinating sights sounds and smells there. Around now they’ll be decorating the streets for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Head for Gerrard Street (the main one) and pick up a chinese pastry from one of the shops there.
From China Town it’s not far to walk to Trafalgar Square or Covent Garden.
If that’s not your thing, it’s fun to walk up (Old) Bond Street (near Burlington Arcade) continuing north onto New Bond Street and see how the rich live, and admire the jewellery shops (Tiffanys et al) and the posh fashion boutiques. At the top of New Bond Street cross over Oxford Street and you’ll find John Lewis, House of Fraser, and Selfridges all near together.
If you’re travelling to London by train you might get a 2 for 1 offer on attractions – see: https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/
For cheaper Theatre tickets, the sale here might be useful: https://officiallondontheatre.com/new-year-sale/
Have a good trip!
Johnny
I hear they have lots of parties, the only place I would want to go is the parkland, grim place for somebody like me. No offence intended to anyone who lives or loves London.
I love the Natural History Museum too,went a few times with my kids,..I really would like to visit Kew Gardens this year,will save some pennies....One year I managed to grab two free entries to Madame Tussauds(sun newspaper)x
For me it's the British Museum, the V&A, plus I also like the parks, Hide and Regent are great to walk around.
As with many others, I love the museums and the parks. But yesterday I discovered the decathlon shop by Canada Water - a fun place to check out active and sporty things
minch been on it twice on two separate teips to London whilst in Primary school. I enjoyed it.
Chelsea0121 I think people who don't live in London love it but as I live here iv see everything
Been a few years since I've been to London but the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham palace is worth seeing.
Mango4 would love to see the changing of the guard when I take my trip to London
When I gave gone to London, every place has massive queues for the usual haunts!! I think the only time we managed to get in is the Emirates Pods, can’t think of proper name!!
When i worked near London Bridge and had 2 hours in between shifts I loved walking on the South bank, pop in the tate or just walk around Borough market when it wasn't too busy.
There are the museums. Went like once or twice, but that was it.
It was nice to see all those historical pieces they have, some of which are stolen and should be given back to the rightful owners.
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