Top 5 free spots to do in London

Being a true Londoner, I get to discover plenty of hidden gems over the years. If you know me, I love to explore my local neighbourhood and be willing to travel far for a fun-filled adventure. Here are my 5 totally free spots in London, I love and go to over and over again.  

Gods Own Junkyard 

This neon-filled paradise playground is located in a warehouse in Walthamstow. Works from the late Chris Bracey’s personal collection. You can find iconic pieces made for the famous photographer David la Chappelle, and signs for sex shops on Soho. Chris restores and salvages old signs that get thrown away, and turned them into new art. Once you finish exploring the wonderland head to the rolling stones café for a break. Just a note that professional SLR cameras are not allowed in the venue. Mobile smartphones are fine to use. 

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@godsownjunkyard Great little place for a rainy day. You may have seen some of Chris work for photographer @david_lachapelle

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For more information visit Gods Own Junkyard website 
Address: Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall St, Walthamstow, London E17 9HQ 
Tel: 020 8521 8066 
 

Kyoto Garden, inside of Holland Park

 
This park in West London has a beautiful Japanese garden hidden inside, Kyoto gardens opened in 1991 was a gift from the city to the UK. The Japanese inspired garden provides a tranquil environment and you may even see the peacocks roaming around. Gushing waterfalls and miniature bonsai trees surrounds this little area.  

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Kyoto gardens 2019 Hidden inside Holland Park you find this oasis Japanese inspired garden. Watch colourful peacocks 🦚 roam free and listen to the waterfall trickling into the steams.

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Address: Holland Park, Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU, UK 

Sky Gardens 

This free public garden in the Walkie Talkie building makes a great attraction to visit in London, but you must book tickets in advance for a timeslot to visit the gardens. Once you step out the lift you be rewarded with 360 views of the London skyline. See if you can spot the buildings with names like The Gherkin, Cheesegrater, The Shard etc.  

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For more information visit Sky Gardens website 
Address: 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 8AF 

Leake Tunnel

As the name suggests, in one of the tunnels in Lambeth, Leake Street you find a whole tunnel of graffiti art. The art is always changing, with graffiti artists working live repainting on other people’s work. 

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Leake street tunnels graffiti arch. Watch people do graffiti live and check out the restaurants and bars in the tunnel. @leakestreetarches

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Address: Leake St, Lambeth, London 
 

Stepney City farm

I like visiting here on a Saturday to grab some local produce treats and source fresh meats from the farmers market. You can then visit and feed the animals on the farm. 

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For more information visit Stepney City Farm website 
Address: Stepney Way, London, E1 3DG