Probably everyone has heard that London is an expensive city. At the same time, no other city has so many high-class free entertainments. You can arrange a wonderful romantic date without much expense.
This city can offer you museums, parks, observation decks, excursions, old cemeteries, talented street artists, cool public spaces for free. And you may need a month to try it all. Of course, if you are looking for a soulmate, you need a place where you can hang out with your laptop in warmth, comfort, and free Wi-Fi to use godatenow.com — dating site and talk with a charming stranger.
But if you have already found one, it is time for a date.
Design Museum
It hosts exhibitions focusing on fashion, architecture, furniture, graphics, products, transportation, industrial and digital design. The museum regularly hosts talks about art and design. The museum was opened in a spectacular new building on High Street in Kensington in 2016, and the building alone is worth visiting.
Barbican Center
It is a very cool public area in the City. Music concerts, theater performances, and film screenings are held here. Level 3 of the Barbican Center houses the Barbican Conservatory with tropical plants and exotic fish. The greenhouse is available free of charge on Sundays and holidays from 12:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times beforehand. Sometimes it is closed for private events. Admission is free, and booking is needed only for the excursion (but it is paid).
Parks
Don’t forget about London’s parks and gardens because they are magical. Hyde Park, Regents Park, St James’s Park, Kensington Palace Gardens, Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park – you probably know these names from books and films. It is the perfect place to take a walk with a coffee, have a picnic, watch squirrels, and spend time with pleasure in a company of a beloved one. There are even deer in Richmond Park. All parks are free, but some public gardens look like a private area.
For example, look in the secret Phoenix Garden (21 Stacey Street, WC2H 8DG) in London’s West End. It is a public and free location, a hidden corner of serenity in the heart of a metropolis.
Covent Garden
Street performers are constantly performing at Covent Garden near the historic 17th-century St. Paul’s Church. You can run into everything from yoga tricks to stand-up comedians. Nearby you will find a market, the London Royal Opera (with a cafe and a free terrace inside), a transport museum.
Sky Garden
The coolest observation deck in London is the Sky Garden in the Walkie Talkie skyscraper (20 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 8AF). The name has been given to it for a reason: there is indeed a tropical garden at an altitude of 155 meters above the city. And it’s all free. The location is very popular, so you need to book a visit in advance. If there are no seats left for your date, book a table at the Sky Pod Cafe (coffee costs £ 2-3). Sky Garden is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, and from 11:00 to 21:00 on weekends.
Tate Modern
The free observation deck is located on the 10th floor of the Tate Modern gallery of contemporary art. Please note that the site closes earlier than the museum, so do not come too late. Check the opening hours on the day of your visit.
The Royal Opera House
The Opera House is another pleasant surprise in London. The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden is open throughout the day for everyone. It is about modern interior, coffee shop and restaurant, Wi-Fi, tables and sofas in the lobby, panoramic windows overlooking the market, and the square below.
Sometimes open rehearsals and masterclasses are held in the hall. To get to the terrace and lounge with sofas, climb the stairs to the upper floor.