The best budget things to do this weekend!
By Steph Dye (follow Steph on Twitter: @HelloIAmSteph)
Got those post-bank holiday blues? Well never fear because with every bank holiday comes a four day week, meaning you’ve got less time to wait until you enjoy your weekend of cheap things to do in London! There’s a whole host of different, budget activities to enjoy this weekend; from art to sport to vintage and much, much more. So whatever floats your boat, you’ll be able to get out and enjoy yourself! Go on, get planning…
#1 | The Classic Car Boot Sale | King’s Cross | £5/£4
Classic Car Boot Sale ©classiccarbootsale.com
A car boot sale with class, enjoy the spectacle of dozens of classic cars rolling up, jam packed with the best vintage fashion, accessories and homeware.
When: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd April 2017 (10am-6pm).
Where: Lewis Cubitt Park, Kings Cross, N1C 4UZ.
Cost: £4 in adv, £5 on the door.
#2 | Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace: The Doughboys 1917 – 1918 | Guildhall Yard | Free
Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace: The Doughboys 1917 – 1918 ©World War Museum
Contrasting scenes of horror with scenes of peace, this exhibition offers a sobering insight into the First World War with images captured on the same spots 100 years later.
When: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd April.
Where: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE.
Cost: Free.
#3 | The Feast of St George | Trafalgar Square | Free
The Feast of St George ©london.gov.uk
Celebrate England’s patron saint with a feast of English food, live music and free fun for all of the family.
When: Saturday 22nd April 2017 (12pm-6pm).
Where: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN.
Cost: Free.
#4 | Starlight Storytelling | Richmond | £3
Starlight Storytelling ©timeout.com
Get a ticket to this secret storytelling session and hear about Richmond’s very own highwayman Jack Judd and his dog, Lucifer. Look forward to night of live music and storytelling.
When: Saturday 22nd April 2017 (From 8pm)
Where: A secret location in Richmond
Cost: £3.
#5 | The London Marathon | Across the city | Free to watch
The London Marathon ©ablechildafrica
Cheer on those who are running and watch one of London’s most high profile sporting event, The London Marathon.
When: Sunday 23rd April 2017.
Where: Look at the best places to watch the race here.
Cost: Free.
