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London on a budget

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63 places worth your time

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  1. Natural History Museum01South Kensington · attractionNatural History MuseumNatural History Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  2. Hampstead Heath02Hampstead · attractionHampstead HeathHampstead Heath earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  3. Richmond Park03Richmond · attractionRichmond ParkRichmond Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  4. British Museum04Bloomsbury · attractionBritish MuseumBritish Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  5. National Gallery05Trafalgar Square · attractionNational GalleryNational Gallery earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  6. Imperial War Museum06Lambeth · attractionImperial War MuseumImperial War Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  7. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)07South Kensington · attractionVictoria and Albert Museum (V&A)Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  8. Tate Britain08Millbank · attractionTate BritainTate Britain earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  9. Greenwich09Greenwich · neighborhoodGreenwichGreenwich earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  10. National Portrait Gallery10Trafalgar Square · attractionNational Portrait GalleryNational Portrait Gallery earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  11. Science Museum11South Kensington · attractionScience MuseumScience Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  12. Tate Modern12Bankside · attractionTate ModernTate Modern earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  13. Shoreditch13Shoreditch · neighborhoodShoreditchShoreditch earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  14. Little Venice14Little Venice · neighborhoodLittle VeniceLittle Venice earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  15. Cambridge (day-trip)15Cambridge · destinationCambridge (day-trip)Cambridge (day-trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  16. Camden Town16Camden Town · neighborhoodCamden TownCamden Town earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  17. Hyde Park17Hyde Park · attractionHyde ParkHyde Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  18. Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)18Kew · attractionKew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  19. Bath (day-trip)19Bath · destinationBath (day-trip)Bath (day-trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  20. Sky Garden20City of London · attractionSky GardenSky Garden earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  21. Borough Market21Southwark · neighborhoodBorough MarketBorough Market earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  22. Leeds Castle (day-trip)22Maidstone · destinationLeeds Castle (day-trip)Leeds Castle (day-trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  23. Padella23London · restaurantPadellaPadella earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  24. Oxford (day-trip)24Oxford · destinationOxford (day-trip)Oxford (day-trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  25. St. JOHN25London · restaurantSt. JOHNSt. JOHN earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  26. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben Tour26Westminster · attractionHouses of Parliament & Big Ben TourHouses of Parliament & Big Ben Tour earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  27. Hampton Court Palace27Hampton Court · attractionHampton Court PalaceHampton Court Palace can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  28. Borough Market food tour28Southwark · experienceBorough Market food tourBorough Market food tour can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  29. Soho29Soho · neighborhoodSohoSoho can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  30. Westminster Abbey30Westminster · attractionWestminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  31. Brat31London · restaurantBratBrat can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  32. St Paul's Cathedral32City of London · attractionSt Paul's CathedralSt Paul's Cathedral can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  33. West End Show33West End · experienceWest End ShowWest End Show can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  34. The Savoy34London · hotelThe SavoyThe Savoy can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  35. Tower Bridge35Tower Hill · attractionTower BridgeTower Bridge can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  36. Dishoom Shoreditch36London · restaurantDishoom ShoreditchDishoom Shoreditch can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  37. BAO Soho37London · restaurantBAO SohoBAO Soho can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  38. Tower of London38Tower Hill · attractionTower of LondonTower of London can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  39. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour39Whitechapel · experienceJack the Ripper Walking TourJack the Ripper Walking Tour can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  40. Notting Hill40Notting Hill · neighborhoodNotting HillNotting Hill can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  41. Claridge's41London · hotelClaridge'sClaridge's can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  42. Windsor Castle (day-trip)42Windsor · destinationWindsor Castle (day-trip)Windsor Castle (day-trip) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  43. The Clove Club43London · restaurantThe Clove ClubThe Clove Club can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  44. Barrafina Dean Street44London · restaurantBarrafina Dean StreetBarrafina Dean Street can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  45. The Ledbury45London · restaurantThe LedburyThe Ledbury can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  46. Churchill War Rooms46Westminster · attractionChurchill War RoomsChurchill War Rooms can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  47. HMS Belfast47London Bridge · attractionHMS BelfastHMS Belfast can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  48. Afternoon Tea48Mayfair · experienceAfternoon TeaAfternoon Tea can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  49. The Ned49London · hotelThe NedThe Ned can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  50. Buckingham Palace & Changing the Guard50St James's · attractionBuckingham Palace & Changing the GuardBuckingham Palace & Changing the Guard can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  51. The River Cafe51London · restaurantThe River CafeThe River Cafe can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  52. Lyle's52London · restaurantLyle'sLyle's can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  53. The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell53London · hotelThe Zetter Townhouse ClerkenwellThe Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  54. Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library)54London · restaurantSketch (The Lecture Room & Library)Sketch (The Lecture Room & Library) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  55. Covent Garden55Covent Garden · neighborhoodCovent GardenCovent Garden can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  56. The Connaught56London · hotelThe ConnaughtThe Connaught can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  57. Rules57London · restaurantRulesRules can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  58. The Goring58London · hotelThe GoringThe Goring can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  59. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (river ride)59South Bank · experienceUber Boat by Thames Clippers (river ride)Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (river ride) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  60. Up at The O2 climb60Greenwich Peninsula · experienceUp at The O2 climbUp at The O2 climb can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  61. The Hoxton, Southwark61London · hotelThe Hoxton, SouthwarkThe Hoxton, Southwark can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  62. The Hoxton, Holborn62London · hotelThe Hoxton, HolbornThe Hoxton, Holborn can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  63. Stonehenge (day-trip)63Salisbury Plain · destinationStonehenge (day-trip)Stonehenge (day-trip) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict