2006-09-22 05:03:25 · 17 answers · asked by nb55555 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
well if you want a news paper like for movie listings you don't need to buy one usually near the undergrounds there are people giving away free newspapers so keep your eye out for those. also there are a lot of cheap places to eat like subway where you can get a meal including a sandwich, crisps and a large soda for less then 3 pounds, pizza hut has a buffet for 6 pounds also. you should buy a travel card in advance from a travel agency a 7 day travel card costs 23 pounds for zones 1-2 which is enough since i tried my best to get out of those zones but there was really nothing beyond them, except the airport of course. another great way to save money is when picking an hotel you don't really need to stay at a 4/5 star place since you'll probably only going to use is to sleep, shower and breakfast instead find a nice, clean a central located (very important) b&b (you can find some for about 25 pounds a night). also don't go to a cinema at the west end (around leicster square) they are very expensive (about 12.5 pounds per movie-just the ticket) find one a little far from the center.
2006-09-23 00:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a one day or a week's bus pass for zones 1 and 2 that are cheaper than ordinary fares and give you unlimited bus travel. Most museums are free. Visit the South Bank where you will find that tickets for the R N theartre, the National film theatre and the Royal Festival Hall are much cheaper than you might expect - here is the Link : http://www.southbanklondon.com/whats_on/index.htm there is so much to go and see and do! Outside central London ( I mean the parts that obviously look expensive) look out for the workmen's "cafes" - you can get meals there that are fairly cheap if not those that would be recognized by the greatest world's dietitians as the best.
2006-09-24 22:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by john b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many restaurants offer a fixed price lunch menu, usually including drink and well priced. I recommend Absolute Thai on St Martins Lane - £5.50 for two course lunch. Also, there are some not so well known Indian restaurants upstairs above the market on south side of Covent Garden - about £3 for a comprehensive lunch. Lots of bars still do happy hour, around about 5.30pm - half price drinks. La Perla in maiden lane for example.
2006-09-28 20:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by powerserge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good money saving idea when out and about in London, or anywhere else for that matter, is to take your own bottled water. I buy Tesco Value water for less than 20p per bottle and use small sipper bottles for taking some out with me. Every night I put a smaller bottle of water in the freezer for my daughter to take with her to college the next day. Small bottles of water are really expensive to buy when you're out in town. Another way we save money is when we go out for the day walking or to the beach, etc., we always take a large flask of boiling water with cups, milk, tea, sugar and coffee so we can have a cuppa, either as a picnic or in the car. Saves loads of money.
2006-09-22 12:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by debbie t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a soup kitchen,its free!! but the real homeless people need it to survive! LOOK OUT OF THE WINDOW BABY AND SEE THE REAL WORLD,the poor people cant remember the last time they went to a cinema,instead of you going,why not do a decent thing and buy a load of soup and bread and give it to the people that are starving,give them a chance,and see how grateful they are when they get something to eat.Not everybody was born with a silver spoon in there mouth,but they are still humans!!come on make at least 1 homeless person happy tonight
2006-09-22 12:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Boots do a sandwich meal deal which includes crisps and a drink, tesco is good value for sandwiches too. If the weather's fine you can eat them al fresco in London's many green areas.
Lastminute.com do a theatre and dinner package for £19.99.
Pizza hut and many chinese restaurants do an all you can eat buffet for a set price.
The Original London Walks do guided tours for a fiver per adult and reduced or free for children and they're fabulous.
2006-09-29 07:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like to visit historical places, the British Heritage Pass is an excellent value. It offers free admission to over 500 castles, gardens, etc.
Also London Tube Passes are a must.
Both must be purchased in one's native country, prior to arrival in London.
2006-09-23 21:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang around cash machines with a short length of scaffolding tube or maybe even a leg of somebodies sturdy dining chair! then every once in a while introduce the opposite end to a forthcoming visitor to the afore mentioned cash machine (obviously waiting until they have extruded some crispy notes). Hasn't cost you a bean! i have actually saved you money which you can post to me!
2006-09-22 12:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by lath 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah don't do everything narrow your activities to a few things. Also see if there are some fun free things to do.
2006-09-29 18:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by Magica! Star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pizza Hut lunchtime buffets always good value if you are starving
2006-09-24 09:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by nosey neighbour in essex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋