| Many of us enjoy a trip to London and the idea | | | | then weather permitting relax and do some |
| of a nice hotel, comfortable train and the | | | | people-watching by the fountains and statues of |
| prospect of shows, sightseeing and shopping. Even | | | | Trafalgar Square. |
| with the great offers on rail and accommodation, | | | | Most people know about the cheap ticket booth in |
| we still worry about spending money when we | | | | Leicester Square, turn up on the day and you can |
| arrive. Here we'll try and help you with some | | | | get some great bargains to theatre shows for |
| fantastic bargains and free activities to help you | | | | the same day performance. What a lot of people |
| make the most of your time in London. | | | | don't know is that these cheap tickets can be |
| For your daytime activities, many of London's top | | | | reserved from around one week in advance and |
| museums are now free, with exhibitions available | | | | collected on the day from Leicester Square. With |
| for all tastes. The Imperial War Museum prides | | | | all the top shows and discounts of up to 50%, it |
| itself on being a complete portrayal of Britain in | | | | is a great way to enjoy a West End show at a |
| conflict throughout history, including WW1 and | | | | budget price. |
| WW2. The Science Museum provides a much | | | | Another little-known plan is to register with the |
| lighter note, with several hands-on exhibitions for | | | | website Applause Store. They offer free tickets |
| all the family to enjoy, explaining steam, space | | | | to the recordings of many shows such as X |
| and industry amongst many other things. | | | | Factor, Top Gear, QI and Britain's got Talent |
| Children may also enjoy the nearby Natural | | | | (advance reservations needed), many of which |
| History Museum, especially with its winter ice rink | | | | are filmed in London and would provide you with a |
| in place until January 2010. The Bank of England | | | | different option for your London break. |
| Museum charters over 400 years of history of | | | | There are also ways to get free admission |
| the Bank of England, with several exhibitions on | | | | tickets to many of the top attractions when |
| the history, design and use money throughout the | | | | booking a 2-night break. Although they may be |
| years. Although closed at weekends, the museum | | | | time-restricted, they still represent a marvellous |
| is definitely worth a visit through the week to see | | | | saving for attractions such as The Wimbledon |
| the current exhibition Pound in your Pocket. | | | | Lawn Tennis Museum, The London Bridge |
| The British Museum is another certainly worth a | | | | Experience and Shakespeare's Globe, or even for |
| look. Although any special exhibitions incur a | | | | free meals at Planet Hollywood, PJ's Bar and Grill |
| charge (currently Moctezuma), the rest of their | | | | or Tandoori Nights. |
| impressive galleries are free of charge. | | | | There are many ways to make the most of |
| Art lovers can enjoy the National Gallery in | | | | your time in London, and it can be done very |
| Trafalgar Square, with the adjoining National | | | | easily on a budget with careful planning. Visit our |
| Portrait Gallery well worth a look too. See some | | | | website for more great offers and money-saving |
| great paintings and portraits at your own leisure, | | | | trips throughout the UK. |