Doing exactly what it should be doing, and very pictorially as well, this book acts as a prompt to get your next Capital Day Card (or whatever travel passes will exist when we finally get back to the Old Normal) and have a look at free things in London. Yes, some are of the slightly tacky kind, such as this street market, that street market, and the other street market, but there is actually a lot here that non-residents will probably not have heard of, ranging from secluded parks towered over by buildings and yet offering tributes to civilian acts of bravery, to city farms out on the DLR, and more. A lot of it falls into the category of "available everywhere" (park runs, parks, etc), a lot into "similar to many others" (the cemeteries, wetland sites et al), and some of the places you go will certainly tempt an opening of the purse (the Anish Kapoor slide at the Olympic site might be one such, a unique experience with a premium price to pay as a result). I could add at least one worthwhile entry – the Freemason's Hall is well worth the admission. But this is one inspiring volume, and until you have ticked off all its museums and other possibilities, it is not to be sniffed at.

London is a very expensive city to live in or visit, and this book gives many suggestions for free things to do in the city. There is something for everyone here, with freebies including museums, fitness activities, green spaces, entertainment, gardens, galleries, beautiful buildings, and seasonal offerings.

Each chapter separates locations by type (e.g., there's a chapter for museums) rather than location. Each item has a photograph, brief description, website, and modes of transportation to get there. The transportation tips are especially helpful since the book isn't organized by part of the city.

While this isn't a comprehensive guidebook to the city, there are a few "staple" locations that most tourists visit like the Tower Bridge and National Galleries. Many of the places were new to me, and I have only visited a few of the ones I had heard of.

Recommended for travelers on a budget or those who have visited London several times and are looking for new, less touristy places to visit.

Excellent ideas on how to make the most of some of London’s best features and must-see landscapes/architecture/cultural scenes. All on a budget!