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The capital's cash-free attractions
When a man is tired of London he is tired of life, so the cliché goes. But the capital certainly can seem an overwhelming place if you're strapped for cash. That's why we've put together a selection of great things to do in London entirely for free. From ballet lessons to free opera, cocktails, cabaret and more, the city is positively oozing with secret delights and hidden treasures that you can enjoy without spending a penny. So throw your wallet to the wind and get footloose and fancy free as you check out these fabulous freebies...
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Learn to dance with the Eng…
Where: Duke of York Square, Chelsea When: Friday… More details
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Book an Illamasqua beauty l…
Where: Illamasqua School of Make-Up Art When:… More details
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Sponsor an urban pot plant
Where: Gibbon’s Rent, London Bridge When:… More details
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Join the Friday Night Skate
Where: All over London When: Every Friday… More details
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Experience al fresco opera
Where: Trafalgar Square When: Monday 16 July It's… More details
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Mix up a cocktail (and get …
Where: Cointreau Rendez-Vous at ninetyeight Bar… More details
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Wind down with evening medi…
Where: Covent Garden and The City When: every… More details
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Pop by the Marylebone farme…
Where: Just off Marylebone High Street When:… More details
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Get groovy at the Kit Kat K…
Where: Cellar Door, Aldwych When: Every Thursday… More details
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Attend a trial at the Old B…
Where: Central Criminal Court/Old Bailey When:… More details
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Access your inner poet
Where: Southbank Centre When: Tuesday 26 June -… More details
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Play tennis on Clapham Common
Where: Clapham Common tennis courts When:… More details
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Discover modern masterpiece…
Where: Broadgate When: Ongoing Few people know… More details
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Get lost in the Horniman ga…
Where: Horniman Museum, Forest Hill When: Daily,… More details
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Fly a kite on Parliament Hill
Where: Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath When:… More details
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Hit Friday Late at the V&A
Where: The Victoria and Albert museum When: The… More details
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Listen to live jazz with su…
Where: The Foundry, Camden When: Every Sunday… More details
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Explore London's waterways …
Where: All over London When: Anytime of year From… More details
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Play swingball in the city
Where: Broadgate Circle, London When: Tuesday 3 -… More details
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Watch a laser fusion light …
Where: The King's Cross Filling Station When:… More details
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Chill out with a lunchtime …
Where: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar… More details
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Step back in history with t…
Where: Waltham Abbey to Limehouse Basin When:… More details
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Book a bunting masterclass
Where: Peter Jones and John Lewis stores in… More details
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Meet Banksy’s protégé
Where: Opera Gallery When: Tuesday 12 July- … More details
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Picnic in Greenwich park
Where: Greenwich park When: Monday 4 July to… More details
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Revel in Paradise with fire…
Where: London Pleasure Gardens When: Saturday 30… More details
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Get fit with weekly park runs
Where: London parks including Hampstead Heath,… More details
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Don't miss First Thursdays
Where: galleries and museums of east London When:… More details
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Try a spot of ping pong
Where: Locations across London When: Friday 29… More details
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Grab your copy of Stylist m…
Where: Major transport hubs and French Connection… More details
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