what can i do in london on sunday that is fun and cheap!?

Question

my sister is coming to london for one day on sunday. What are the best things to do on a low budget?!

Answer 1

National History Museum, Science Museum and Tate Modern are all free.

If you can afford a bit I would say deffo go to the Aquarium (its right next to the London Eye- Westminster tube station) its not too expensive at all!

Answer 2

Get a travelcard each, and use buses rather than the tube - sunday traffic means they will be quicker - and you can see so much from the top deck. The museums and galleries which others have suggested are all good, but beware, many do not open until later on Sundays. Do a bit of prep on the net: find out the opening times of the ones you fancy. Don't attempt to visit more than 3, and work out a logical route so you don't waste time retracing your steps.



There is so much to see in all the museums and galleries, you could think about what you and your sister are most interested in. The Natural History Museum or the Science Museum, for example. A walk along the Embankment is a great thing in the early evening: the river looks great and all the street performers are out. Covent Garden is another good place for street theatre. Camden Lock Market is wonderful, too, but crowded on Sunday and watch your wallet in all these places.



One place I do not recommend is Regents Park Zoo. Expensive, (very) crowded, and full of gifty rubbish shops. It's a wonderful city, have a great time.

Answer 3

Depending on where you're based you may want to get yourself a day pass for the tube and/or bus you can use it as much as you like. I love London, it's full of culture, lots of beautiful old buildings and everything is surprisingly close together! All the museums and most art galleries are free to enter,(there are sometimes special collections that have an entrance fee) there are lots of different types of museum many with interactive sections. I also love Covent garden, with street performers and the market it has a great atmosphere at this time of year, it is just up the road from Trafalgar square, with the museum and art gallery. Depending on your budget, in Covent garden there's a ticket office where you can get last minute tickets to the theatre for a show, sometime they're cheap. Baker street has Madame Tussuad's right next to the tube, not sure if that's free though, then next stop across or 5 minutes walk is a Chinese inside Marylebone tube station at the back which does really good really cheap selection used to be £2 will be more now, but not much. There are lots of cheap eateries around, as much as you can eat buffets or burger places. There is Regents Park, and Hyde Park and sometimes there are concerts going on, but just walking around to see the sites, Westminster Palace, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St. James Palace a short walk away just seeing these beautiful buildings is all free and The London Eye across the river is nice to look at even if you can't afford a ride. Whilst Harrods might be expensive to shop in, it's free to look around and if you've never been there before, it's fabulous! If you want an inexpensive but impressive gift, why not choose a few chocolates from the confectionery counter? Just the box, ribbon and bag are fab! You don't mention your budget, or what you like to do, or if you've been before, but hopefully there is at least something to do that you'll enjoy in this lot.

Answer 4

That would be my planned day:

- English breakfast-brunch. There is a recent post about where to have the best english breakfast in london.

- Camdem town, don´t miss cyberdog, and other weird shops. Maybe have lunch there, many "world" food from which to choose.

- Regent park is not far, maybe take a bus to sightsee a little. Stay a while there

- Walk south till regent street, quite posh area... visit apple store, hamleys, virgin... Picadilly circus..

- Leicester Sq, Trafalgar Sq, maybe a litlle walk to covent garden and then back to trafalgar via the Strand, (Temple area for an extra walk), then down to the Big Ben... Of course, all the time you have the museums if you want to stop (I REALLY like national portrait gallery).

- Then enjoy the southbank till tower bridge, stop at pubs or restaurants The borough market area should be ok on sundays for a quick dinner.

This takes easily a full day



Other areas to show:

Camdem town channels

Brick lane and nearby for a multicultural view

Notting hill, then go south, then parks

You have londonwalks (i.e. jack the ripper and the like, and they have special ones also). You may want to research on audio tracks to download from internet (cheap or free) for walking routes.

There are some people offering cycle tours (i took a card from one lady at the soutbank once, but i lost it)



Enjoy London

Cheers

Answer 5

If you want to go to all the "tourist-y" places like Madame Tussuad's and the London Dungeons etc. it is good to get a London pass. Granted it may seem a bit on the expensive side but it really is a saver plus you won't have to wait in the queues that can go on for miles. In terms of spending as little as possible i would suggest the Science museum and for the little treasure the Temple church just off the Strand (its the one featured in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code) They are free to enter and only ask for a small donation if you can spare - no pressure. As for just walking around in utter amazement try Harrods and Selfridges - definitely not affordable but an easy way to spend 2 - 3 hours. A walk along the river is also good. You see most of the sights and can easily cover most of London. If you don't wanna walk, hope the weather is nice and have a picnic in Kensington Gardens or Hyde Park - High Street Kensington and Portobello Market aren't that far away.



Hope this helps.

Answer 6

The best way to see London on a low budget is get a Travel card, which is around £5.00, which can be used on the Tube, London Buses (excluding tour services) and BR suburban routes. On arrival you will see railway maps in many locations showing routes or buses and trains, which are split up in to six main travel zones. Depending on how far you travel, will relate to the cost, that's Way i say around £5.00. Most Museums and Art Galleries are free, but will accept donations, whatever you can afford. The best from my point of views are The National Gallery on Trafalgar and Tate Modern across the water, south side, near Waterloo East Railway Station and for Museums, The Science or Natural History Museum, located in Kensington. Enjoy your day trip. If you're into shopping locations, try Piccadilly and Oxford Circus and my favourite, as I'm a bloke, is Hamleys Toy Store.

Answer 7

Make your way to Greenwich on a Sunday and have a walk around the market. Then go to the Queens house and just look at the beautiful ceiling (it is free). Take a walk around Greenwich Park quite the most beautiful place. Loads to see and do in Greenwich. Then take the boat (about £3) and go up the Thames to Waterloo and you can walk the Thames Path (totally free). You can see all the sites along by the river. Big Ben, London Eye. The walk is beautiful whatever the weather. The Thames Path has to be the most wonderful water walkway in the world. Too late unfortunately for the Thames Festival held in September. But don't miss it next year. Street Theatre. Fireworks, everything you could wish for and totally, completely and utterly free!!! London you just can't beat it.

Answer 8

The cheapest way to make your sister stay memorable is tour her around the city and mind you get a one day ticket (TUBE TRAIN) zone 1,2,3,4,5 that encompasses the whole London tourist spot, while visiting his places take a picture that will slow you down in aparticular beautiful places and plus the picture are so magnificently wonderful that a memory can recall the small details of the time, memorable that worth a million of wholestic memory of the place. Places like Parliament, London bridge, Wraft area, Train station were Harry Patter was taken Plot form 9 1/2 you can find this in St.Pancras Station.Museums are all free, The joyful Oxford st., Hide Park, Kinsington Palace sometime the garden are free so you could see the place, Buckingham Palace,No.10 Downning St., you will not run out of place to go that you did not need to spend a lot of money, by goin this you could visit a lot of place and your sister will love it specially she's photoholic type of person and the place I mention is perfect for a picture perfect. One day is not enough for your tour so don worry just follow our die if you don't want to spend a lot of money.

Answer 9

On a budget this Sunday, I would recommend:



1. Watch a bridge lift of Tower Bridge from London Bridge (free)

2. Visit the South Bank frost fair (free)

3. Go on a river boat ride (1/3 discount if you show your one day travelcard or Oyster card)

4. Climb the monument to the Great Fire of London (£2)

5. Have lunch at LMNT, Queensbridge Road, E8 (3 courses £11.85)

6. Go to any of the main museums or galleries such as British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Tate Gallery (all free)

7. Visit Spitalfields, Columbia Road, Petticoat Lane and Brick Lane markets (free)

Answer 10

Walk along the river, like so many others have said, but if you can hire a bike, or have 2 bikes, go further afield - you can cycle pretty much all the way to Greenwich in the East and Battersea in the West whilst staying by the river.



If you get to Greenwich, go under the Victorian foot tunnel to Island Gardens and cycle to Canary Wharf.



Or try the Regent's Canal. Start off at the beautiful Victoria Park, and join the canal all the way to Camden, or even further to London Zoo / Regent's Park. It's beautiful & interesting.



If you're feeling even more adventurous, download one of the many walks and bike rides recommended by the mayor.



http://www.tfl.gov.uk/streets/walking/walkfinder.asp



it really is better by bike, because you will see more, but there are loads of ideas on the tfl website for seeing a lesser-seen London off the beaten tourist track.

Answer 11

Walk along the Thames from Tower Bridge to the House of Parliament. You can visit loads of free things on the way such as St Paul's, Tate Modern, Trafalgar Square, the national gallery and national portrait gallery and the outer section of Westminster Abbey.



It is also free to visit the houses of parliament which is beautiful inside and worth seeing outside.



If you want to go for a drink try the Nell Gwynn pub which is one of London's best kept secret and a hidden gem -as well as one of the cheapest pubs in central London. It's down an alley called Bull Inn Court betweent the Adelphi (Chicago) Theatre and the Vaudville Theatre off the Strand near Charing Cross Station.



If she's into clothes I would recommend the V&A in Kensington, it's free and has a great costume and textiles section - you could also take her down Ken High St afterwards which has a great mix of designer shops and funky boutiques. Kensington Palace Gardens are nearby and are beautiful to walk in too.



Hope you have a lovely day.

Answer 12

Grab some leaflets at the tube stations in Zone 1. They're packed with special offers (2 for 1 on London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, etc.), & may also give you some ideas about where to eat while you're out. Get a Travelcard, & this can give you more concessions.

Answer 13

There's loads of free museums. The science museum might sound a bit boring but its packed with things to see and do, and if your willing to pay a little bit you can go and see 3d films and stuff. Plus it's right next to the natural history museum which is also free! So you could do them both in a day and not pay anything!

Also, I think there might be an offer on at the moment that means you can get 3 for 2 entry to loads of the best attractions which means you can sometimes save quite a bit. (as long as there's at least 3 of you!)

Answer 14

Travalger square is having christmas carols each evening until christmas. I haven't yet gone to see it but i think it would be really nice.



Otherwise, walk through some cemetaries - that's freaky but fun. I love the one up in Stoke Newington. I think Highgate is the famous one.



Anotehr good idea is to get 1/2 price tickets at the ticket booth in leicster square. Be sure to get it from the one in the south end of the square near the hotels. It is on the far side of the park area. it is NOT a store. Those are fakes!



Get a timeout. It is the best £3.95 you will spend. In there they have lots of ideas to do for free



also Spitalfields Market is always fun on a Sunday (near liverpool station)

Answer 15

Well you can go to Bayswater rd. Cross to hyde Park near the Lancaster hotel and see all the art lined up along the road, have a picnic in the park, there is also a cafe there . Also there is Portabello Rd a market miles long n very cheap thats in Nottinghill gate. Hyde Parks great though cos if you keep walking you can come out in a different place! Hope it helps n have a nice day.

Answer 16

There is plenty to do in London that is free. You can see Buckingham Palance, Htyde Park and Regents Park as well as the museums for free. There is also window shopping in Oxford Street and Kensington. Visit Covent Garden and a walk along the Thames embankment where you can see Tower Bridge and much more.

Answer 17

Loads of museums and galleries are free now (my favourite's the National Gallery). Also Camden Market is great, if a little weird. You can see the Changing of the Guard at Horseguards or Buckingham palace for free too. Try to get cheap tickets for a show (available on the day for theatres or TKT in Leicester Square). The parks are good for picnics and you can go boating in one of them (can't remember which). Also iceskating outside the Natural History Museum, or Kew Gardens or Somerset House (more expensive).

Answer 18

Oh My God there is loads to do in London for next to nothing!!!!

Try some of these idea's: buy a one day travel card as it will cover you for all tube, bus and DLR journey's and hop on the DLR down to Island Gardens Station, then you can walk under the Thames in one of the oldest subaqueaous foot tunnels in the world which will bring you out to Greenwich.. there is loads to see in Greenwich (shops, markets, Cutty Sark ship, the meridian line for GMT, the Observatory and Maritime Museum) you can eat in one of the oldest Pie and Mash shops in London before it closes and gets turned into a Burger bar.. and then if its a nice day, take a boat trip up the Thames to Westminster (keep your travel card coz you get 50% discount on your boat ticket) the commentary is very funny on the boat and try to sit on the top deck if possible as the view is much better. Then check out the sights up town. (Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, etc)

Or if you prefer string quartets and cobbled streets with loads of small shops and Christmas carols.. hop over to Covent Garden to see the street entertainers and try out the German Faremers Market (which is on a Sunday)

then when the sun has gone down, you can wither grab a bag of chips and sit on the South Bank as the lights on the South Bank of the Thames are beautiful, or if you have £10 to spare, hop over the Comedy Store in Picadilly Circus and have a laugh. Enjoy!

Answer 19

My first time in London, I got off the tube, at some main station, can't remember the name, anyway, there was this tour bus, it had 4 routes, 20 quid and you could get on and off as many times as you wanted all day, and it took you around to all the sights, you could go visit some then get back on the bus and carry on. There was a tour guy explaining everything too. It was really good.

Answer 20

The best thing to do is buy a one day travel card and go to places that have free entrance but are really interesting like the Tate modern, the Science and V and A museums . Or you may be interested in going to markets. Wembley market, Brick Lane ,Spittlefields etc. Good Luck !

Answer 21

Wow!



Well, first, get a travelcard on the underground (also covers national rail within the 6 zones) - or in fact, you're better off walking!! - visit the following:



Camden

Oxford Street & Regent Street

Trafalgar Square

Buckingham Palace

South Bank

London Dungeons (near London Bridge)



woo-hoo! that's a day in London!



And to help, here is a map of the places in the order I gave above:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=oxford+street,+london,+uk&daddr=regent+street+to:trafalgar+square+to:south+bank+to:Tooley+Street+(london+dungeon)&sll=51.511945,-0.124865&sspn=0.02329,0.058365&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=13&ll=51.508208,-0.10952&spn=0.046583,0.11673

Answer 22

Start at Waterloo Station and walk.....Head for the London Eye, over Westminster Bridge towards the houses of Parliament, turn right once over bridge, opposite the eye turn up horseguards, then at the end turn right and keep walking....and walking and walking...once in the heart of the city have a drink and think of somewhere you want to see...Walk it....I went to Stamford Bridge, then Earls Court, then onto the wrong tube heading North, got off at bayswater and walked back across London back to Waterloo....I saw so much it was a great day and cost me just the train fare up there and back..

Answer 23

The London eye is fab....the History museum is something to behold, and so much fun, go have a look at Kensington Palace where princess Diana used to live.

Answer 24

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Answer 25

Go on an open top bus or get a day ticket for the normal bus services and see the sights around London Town.

Answer 26

There is a website www.Londonfreelist.com gives you a list of all the venues and activities that you can enjoy for free. It is really good you should try it out.

Also when you are buying your travelcard find out if there are any deals going where you go in for half the price on showing a valid day travelcard.

Answer 27

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Answer 28

You can walk from Westminster Abbey all the way to Hyde Park and it will not cost you a thing. There is so much culture along that route, i am so surprised people would pay so much money to go inside buildings.

Answer 29

Lastminute.com have great days out stuff, theatre tickets under 10quid each are great as they include some of the biggest west-end shows, I went to see blood brothers with my girlfriend for 7.50 a ticket...awesome show...



You could also check out 'dinner and a show', normally around 17.50 per person...it's a whole day stuff to do, and you could check out the sights around the theatres since they're in such great places...

Answer 30

Visit the Natural History Museum, cheap, and they have incredible exhibits. Touch a Dinosaur!

Answer 31

No such thing as a low budget in london! total tourist rip off

Answer 32

What can any1 do in london reli???? How bou u take her to hyde park go on the boats and take a walk it's a great place to be, or even a walk in the park in hampstead heath.

Answer 33

Museums, art galleries and a packed picnic lunch in Regents Park. All for free or nearly. Brilliant!

Answer 34

Go to Church? now, there's a novel idea! Westminster Cathedral, Westminster abbey, Brompton Oratory...grand places

Answer 35

Oh you can go to the tate modern for FREE and go on the slides.

They are sooooooo fun. You have to go there.

The slides are part of an exhibition, and it's new and it's never been done before - the whole thing of the public getting a chance to go on it and stuff. have fun!

Answer 36

Harrods is a good place to look around.Also visit the Science Museum,its free to get in.

I am sure there will be christmas things happening too.

Answer 37

Visit Gordon Brown & ask him why you can do so little with what you have, in London on a Sunday.!

Answer 38

Go to Camden Town Market. Lots of fun and very lively

Answer 39

Go to Absolut Ice Bar in Heddon Street off Regent Street - £12 entry but you get a free cocktail!

Answer 40

Follow the Silver Jubilee walkway. It's free, a good walk, and show's you many of the sights. Plus, many pubs etc. along the route.

Answer 41

get a london walks guide theres lots of places to see

Answer 42

Window shop, jump on an open top bus and grab a bag of hot chest nuts from Oxford street.

Answer 43

visit museums that are free. Hire some bikes and do a cycle tour of some of the large parks.

Answer 44

covernt garden london eye london dungeens

Answer 45

go to the old millwall footbal ground. follow the path that leads to the bakery and about halfway down when u r hidden by the undergrowth u can launch projectiles at the trains going to queens rd. but run when the police arrive!

Answer 46

why noy take her on one of those big red london bus tours there really cheap and there pretty good... lets you see all the sites and you learn a bit aswell!!!

Answer 47

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Answer 48

You can buy a 1-day travel card (I think they cost £5.40) and do your own sightseeing tour around London!

Answer 49

Go south of the Thames, with all day travel card.

Answer 50

See the sights and visit the museums (most are now free)

Answer 51

Stand on a street corner and scrounge..... works for lots of people, they must enjoy it because they always come back for more!



lol

Answer 52

Window shop then go for a coffee in a nice cafe !!

Answer 53

best thing to do... get out of London

cheapest wy to do it is to hitch hike... poss not a good idea these days, failing that try a bus

Answer 54

just have a walk at the great sites like trafalgar square or anything like that

Answer 55

Well I would say dodge the taxi drivers, pick up litter etc.. what else does london have ?

Answer 56

take one day pass, you can choose all the things that you can go there, look at the web site.

Answer 57

the british museum is huge and free to enter - heaps of interesting artefacts and things from all round the british empire.

Answer 58

the tate modern and all the art galleries are amazing

Answer 59

walk around harrods in a dodgy fashion, the security guards go in2 a frenzy, best laugh we had on r day out. and its free lol!!!

Answer 60

Become a pick pocket for the day, it's free,gets the adrenalin going and become like the rest of the cockney tossers/ immigrants in the capital.LOL

Answer 61

I took my daughter to H.M.S. Belfast ,and then to look at various street acts on the south bank......It was great!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 62

go to the natural history museum its free and great

Answer 63

just walk around and look at all the sights.

Answer 64

enjoy life that is always free!

Answer 65

bash yer bishop.

Answer 66

Get on the tube and go to Camden. It'll blow her mind!

Answer 67

window shop

Answer 68

Busk or beg, both cost nothing. Though there will be plenty of competition.

Answer 69

buy 2 bottles of cider a sit in a park and get full, have a nice day

Answer 70

A PARK ,FEED THE PIGEON.

Answer 71

2for1entry.co.uk or .com but I think .co.uk

Answer 72

do some window shopping. i usually do this 4 my time pass.

Answer 73

Why don't you play hide & seek in Harrods?

Answer 74

basher bacon

Answer 75

have a happy meal at the MacDonald's

Answer 76

play football with the pigeons in trafalgar square.

Answer 77

get a ticket out of the city and never return, I'm British and london is, in my book, a horrible city, though, that said, it is only slightly better than paris

Answer 78

Put dat ho' to work!