[Fysh]

Right gang, now that we've got our own forum I think it would be good to put together a list of things to see and do in London, as much for those of us who live here as those just visiting.

Here's a few things for starters:
LondonForFree
Timeout's Thigns to do at Lunchtime for less than £10
The Independent's top 50 free activities in London

Getting specific, there are several museums that you can visit for free:
The British Museum
The Tate Modern
The National Portrait Museum

[afatbollix]

Sign up to the Borris bikes! the city is attually very small and can you could cycle one sid of the city centre to the other in about 20 mins.. You dont have to use the underground at all.. Its only a £1 a day.. I never cycled in Dublin only got into it over here. The thames path is a good cycle aswell you wouldent think you are in one of the biggest city in the world.

I havent done much touristy stuff I live near Richmond so thats a great spot to sit out side and have a few drinks in a pub.

[Scarinae]

It's worth having a look at the blog Tired of London, Tired of Life for ideas of new things to do... The author writes about a new place to visit every day, and it's been running for about two years, so that's a lot of suggestions!

[Fysh]

Here are a few more things worth checking out:
London Duck Tours - a tour around the city in an amphibian bus-boat thing.
The Namco Funscape @ The Southbank - video arcade, bowling, pool and even bumper cars.
The Prince Charles Cinema - a great little cinema in Leicester Square, with tickets starting at £1.50 for members.

[Sinall]

This isn't free but not too expensive. Ice-skating is just about to kick off for the Christmas period! http://www.toweroflondonicerink.com/index.aspx

Winter Market in Hyde Park. Entry is free to this but to go to the Winter Circus or on the Observation Wheel you have to book tickets in advance. http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/...icle-4789.html

[Sinall]

I went to the Winter Circus at the Hyde Park Christmas Market thingy. It was hilarious, but not in a good way! If I made my own circus in the garden with my Mum, Dad and the dog as star performers it would have been better. The market was lovely though.

[Greystoner]

Camden Market on a sunny weekend is a great place to hang out in!Such a chilled out place. Also Alexander Palace (aka Ally Pally) for good views of the city and a walk/picnic/ice-skating, and Primrose hill park and Highgate park. Regents/Oxford street for a walk around and shopping are good. Also if you are looking for tourist photo opps of the buses, taxis, bustle etc.

Natural history and Science museum are world class. All the usual tourist sites; The Tower, Buckingham palace, parks everywhere.

Personal favourite is also 'The comedy store' for standup and improv comedy (off Leicester square) The queues used to be massive, I havent been there for years, but it may be worth getting there early. 'Jongleurs' comedy venues good too. Pubs and eateries are everywhere.

I lived in London for 12 years and I loved it when I was in my 20's, but when you get older, it becomes hard work!

Something for everyone, whether you want full on or to just chill out.

[Murt10]

Avoid London West End on a Sunday night. All the shows are closed, giving the staff one night off. As a result most of the restaurants etc are also closed.

The whole place is as dead as a doornail.

[C81]

Comedy clubs, sound good. Where? What are the best nites?
I know the channel 4 nite in O2 arena is on 24 may..

[Fysh]

Originally Posted by C81

Comedy clubs, sound good. Where? What are the best nites?
I know the channel 4 nite in O2 arena is on 24 may..

You could try out the Leicester Square Comedy Store. Alternatively, the Union Chapel have regular events including comedy gigs (see here for details).

[Seeorr]

Originally Posted by Fysh

You could try out the Leicester Square Comedy Store. Alternatively, the Union Chapel have regular events including comedy gigs (see here for details).

The comedy store is usually good, solid acts. The 99 club is ok, usually less established performers, but not bad, and you get entry to the ropey nightclub that kicks off afterwards.

Don't go to the 'London Comedy Club' in the Thistle Hotel - it is terrible. They have tonnes of flyer distributors in the Square wearing red T Shirts.

[clsmooth]

Originally Posted by Seeorr

The comedy store is usually good, solid acts. The 99 club is ok, usually less established performers, but not bad, and you get entry to the ropey nightclub that kicks off afterwards.

Don't go to the 'London Comedy Club' in the Thistle Hotel - it is terrible. They have tonnes of flyer distributors in the Square wearing red T Shirts.

Check out The Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch. They do the same show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On a Thursday night it's a bit cheaper (£8 roughly) and the same show that they give on Friday and Saturday. Usually it's 3 comedians and an MC filling in between. Usually 2 good comedians and the first tends to be someone starting out. Worth checking out for a few pints and a last train home. Seen Ed Byrne in there before

[Fysh]

If you're a sci-fi fan, you should check out the Sci-Fi London Oktoberfest lineup for next weekend at the Camden Odeon.

[silvervixen84]

As mentioned in another thread, Winter Wonderland is now up and running in Hyde Park and I think it's well worth a visit:

http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

There's a Christmas market, fairground rides, bars & cafes and this year there's an ice rink!

[emeraldstar]

There's always an ice rink!