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Get out there and enjoy the best thrifty things to do that the capital has to offer. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Make sure to book early to grab these cheap, in-demand tickets. Do you have a penchant for schlocky horror and low-budget sci-fi? As well as your chosen film, expect intros, themed cocktails, and prize giveaways to add to the fun. Bar Trash. Genesis Cinema. The maverick architect who designed Tooting's stunning cinema-turned-bingo hall took inspiration from Russian churches, filling the space with grand gothic arches, intricate wood carvings and delicate paintings.
Turn a night on the dabbers into a religious experience at this bonkers, beautiful venue. Head to old-school Soho boozer The Blue Posts on a Wednesday or Sunday night, and you'll get to see a formidable line-up of comedians for just a fiver. Soho Comedy Factory assembles professional funny people, from telly stars to hot rising talents, into a surprise line-up that's bound to get you chuckling β or at least giggling nervously into your pint.
If you want to guarantee entry, book online for an extra 70p. All of their classes across London are completely free of charge, so you can find inner peace without worrying about your purse strings. Sure, the London Aquarium is ever so big and has a shark pool, but good things also come in smaller packages. Horniman Museum.
Forest Hill Overground. Museum entry free. Get a totally free education in cinema history at BFI's enjoyably named mediatheque, or film library. Each booth comes equipped with its own screen and headphone jack, letting you immerse yourself in a vintage flick, whether your tastes run to golden age musicals, retro sci-fi, or screwball comedy.
