Do you live in London or plan on making a visit in the not too distant future? Have you just blown the bank over Christmas, or purchased lots of items in the January sales and want to slow down? Don’t worry, you can still have plenty of fun in the capital city. Check out these intriguing activities — all of which are for free.
Try the National Gallery — where you can see over 2000 masterpieces. If you don’t have the time to see them all, do not worry; just look up the artists whose works you want to enjoy, and go straight to their section. There are also free guided tours, where you can listen to the back stories of the artists’ lives and history of their work.
If you are interested in science, visit the Science Museum. You’ll be surprised at the oddities and unusual facts that you discover at this world-renowned institution. The museum has won awards for its interactive displays and visitor attractions, and if you are worried that it won’t be great for the younger members of your family, fear not, it was recently named ‘best family venue.’
Have you ever watched the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace? The guards in this area of the Palace are real soldiers that serve active duty for England. When they’re quiet, they allow tourists to take photos with them, and in the nearby Guards’ Museum you can try on one of the real bearskin hats they’ve become famous for.
Do you want some real action? You can plan ahead and sign up as a volunteer for many of the ‘green’ activities that the, British Trust for Conservation, offers. These tasks include a wide range of possibilities, like working in the community gardens, planting trees, or helping care for woodlands and nature reserves. You feel good about your contribution to making London even more beautiful, as well as enjoy some time and exercise outdoors.