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Best Places in London that Can Be Visited Without Outing Money

The capital city of London has managed to attract travelers with its classic European charm. Unfortunately, visiting London requires a lot of funds. Remote exchange rates with the United States make you have to be patient and work hard before vacationing in the UK.


And when you are in London, you also can't make mistakes in spending money. Because, a little mistake can make you lose a lot of money and go home with a hole bag. However, you must stay calm, because in London there are several places that can be visited for free!

1. British Museum


The contents inside are filled with various captivating artifacts from various parts of the world, the British Museum is one of the tourist attractions in London that does not attract visitor money, or free. Here, you can see various historical evidence, such as samurai armor, Anglo-Saxon burial treasures, Egyptian mummies to Rosetta Stone.

2. Houses of Parliament


Being one of the world-famous sites, this Parliament Building contains the iconic British clock, the Big Ben and is divided into two complexes called the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The building is designed in Neo-Gothic style and you can enter it for free. If you are lucky, you can see the activities of the British government directly.

3. Kensington Gardens


This place is one of eight parks in Royal Parks, London. With an area of ​​one square kilometer, you can witness contemporary architecture and art in the Serpentine Gallery, play with children at Diana Playground and admire the beauty of Victorian style at the Albert Memorial.

4. Museum of London


The museum is located on the London Wall, close to the Barbican Center as part of the Barbican building complex created in the 1960s and 1970s as an innovative step to rebuild bomb-damaged areas in the City of London.

The Museum of London is the largest urban history collection in the world with more than six million objects. The museum is visited by more than one million people each year. Most importantly, this place highlights the social history of London and its inhabitants throughout the ages.

The museum is equally funded and controlled by the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority. In March 2015, the museum announced plans to move from the Barbican area to Smithfield Market. The move costs around 70 million euros and is planned to be completed in 2021.

5. National Gallery


Being a home of paintings by famous painters such as da Vinci, Renoir and Van Gogh, the National Gallery is also a tourist site that cannot be missed. The gallery is visited by more than six million visitors every year, so you must be smart to see the best time when you want to visit. Visit in the morning during weekdays or Friday nights, so you don't get stuck with other visitors.

Just like other national galleries in various countries, you will not be charged an entrance fee when you want to visit.

6. Tate Modern


Tate Modern is an art gallery founded by Henry Tate. Opened in 1897, Tate Modern evolved from only a small art exhibition to a national gallery containing works from the 1500s to the latest works. Until the publication of this article, this gallery stores nearly 70 thousand beautiful works of art from all over England.

7. The Changing of the Guards


The Changing of the Guards is one of the London shows that you must witness when visiting. This is a ceremony that contains the replacement of the royal guard. In a ceremony called Guard Mounting, you will see a red uniformed march with a bear skin hat called Old Guard replaced by New Guard.

The turnover process is carried out every day at 11.00 local time in June and July with a duration of 45 minutes. You can also watch the show outside June and July, on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays if the weather permits.

8. Victoria & Albert Museum


The museum, which was founded in 1852, is the world's largest decorative arts and design museum containing 4.5 million works from various world artists. At Victoria & Albert Museum, you can find works of art from Asia, such as Japanese swords and ancient ceramics from China, Michelangelo's artwork and Ardabil Carpets, the famous Persian rugs.

By aiming for a trip to the place above, going to London does not have to spend a lot of money and don't need to worry about being poor. So, when to fly there, huh?
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