Bank balance looking a little bleak? A free lunch might be hard to come by, but there are plenty of things to do in the capital that won’t cost you a penny. If the weather’s on your side, you can explore the city’s best green spaces . And if it’s raining? Seek refuge indoors at London’s world-class free museums , brilliant free exhibitions and attractions. Whatever you fancy doing, we’ve put together a list of excellent and totally free things to do in London this week.

1. Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Art

Photography

Greenwich

Until 11 Aug 2026

Photograh: Benjamin Barakat

Once again you can expect to see remarkable feats of astrophotography at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition. It’s a chance to see magical views of both our own night sky and of ga

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