A Cheapo's guide to London
Becky is a writer, music obsessive, film geek and confirmed north Londoner. She loves a bargain, leafing through charity shops, wandering in London’s parks, finding cheap vinyl, going to independent cinemas and looking over the city from Alexandra Palace.
She is a freelance copywriter and scriptwriter and member of the the Kaylosia comedy collective, with whom she wrote and directed directed her first short film Double Word Score. She also co-edits the music blog Kid Vinyl and has written about film for The Cocktail Hour.
Get to know the neighbourhood with our top things to do in Islington. It might surprise you just how much is going on.
Film lovers don’t have to go on expensive studio tours to wander through some of their favourite locations. Check out our guide to Kubrick in London.
Dalston is bustling with bars, restaurants and cafés—so much so that it would be easy to make this a food and drinks guide alone.
Getting from the city to the sea is a breeze, there are plenty of day trips to take from London to the seaside on the cheap.
Get your blood pumping with these active adventures across London.
Our exploring Hidden London series takes a look at more local favourites. Here are a few of our top concealed venues, unusual sights and secret bars in London.
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Things to do in Camden—London's hive of alternative culture.
From riverside city views to culture and hidden gems, here are 10 reasons to explore the Waterloo area.
Immersive events can sometimes come with a cash-consuming price tag in London, but there are plenty of more affordable, fun options to throw yourself into.
Haven't found a place yet? Panicking about room prices? Check out our guide to affordable student accommodation in London.
With so many to choose from, we look at London's tastiest (and cheapest) street food markets.
People come for the sounds as well as the sights in Brixton, one of the few postcodes (SW9) to have a film made about its music scene. Check out our top picks in one of Lonon's most iconic neighbourhoods:
Get to know King's Cross—the once run-down transport hub that's becoming a vibrant hangout spot:
There are still some attractive and affordable places to live around London.
Bear pits, gaming houses, serial killers and scandalous royals are all featured on the London City of Sin tour, run by Wonders of London, who put on lots of free (or pay-what-you-can) London walking tours with different themes. We took a …
Soho is where media professionals tussle for space alongside tourists, cabbies and rickshaw drivers.
Shoreditch is a curious blend of hipsters and suits—and where creativity and tech thrives.
Great drinks, views and vibes. Plus some of our recommendations are kid and pet friendly!
Abundant green spaces, free yoga and workout classes, £2 bike hires — keeping fit in London is cheaper than you think.
Fill out your cultural calendar with these free art exhibitions in London.
Enjoy a season of more daylight, warmer temperatures, bank holidays and the city in full bloom.
We love a moody walk around an old graveyard on our Exploring Hidden London adventures.