Nannybag’s guide to some of London’s free and low-cost hidden gems for you to explore luggage free

If you’re looking for things to do in London that are off the beaten path, Nannybag, the affordable and secure luggage storage solution, has put together some of the best free and low-cost places to explore. Even better, storing luggage at one of Nannybag’s London locations means you can enjoy exploring the city without having to lug your bags around.

Explore the ever-changing street art in Shoreditch: This vibrant and eclectic neighbourhood is home to some of the city’s most colourful and striking street art that changes all the time. You can take a self-guided walking tour of the area and see works by artists like Banksy, Stik, and ROA. Then when you’ve worked up an appetite, hit some of the best curry houses in the London in Brick Lane – an East End tradition.

Take a free tour of the quirky and eclectic Horniman Museum and Gardens: The Horniman Museum is home to a collection of over 350,000 objects, including musical instruments, taxidermy, and anthropology exhibits. Best of all, admission is free.

Discover the wilds of Hampstead Heath: Hampstead Heath is a beautiful open space, perfect for a leisurely stroll. You can take in stunning views of the city skyline, visit the beautiful Kenwood House, and see the world-renowned collection of paintings by artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner and Constable, all for free. Walk back to the tube through historic Hampstead, explore the back streets and alleyways of this village within a city, and treat yourself to a crêpe at the iconic La Crêperie de Hampstead.

Check out the rare and fascinating Grant Museum of Zoology: The Grant Museum is a fascinating museum dedicated to studying animal life. The museum’s collection includes over 68,000 specimens, including a rare quagga skeleton and a dodo bone.

Visit the ever so Slightly Macabre Old Operating Theatre Museum: The Old Operating Theatre Museum is a fascinating and slightly macabre museum housed in an 18th-century church. The museum’s collection includes surgical instruments, medicine bottles, and even a 19th-century operating table.

Go on a Street Food Crawl: London is home to some of the best street food in the world, and you can sample some of it on a street food crawl through neighbourhoods like Brixton, Broadway or Maltby Street Market.

Go to the V&A Museum of Childhood: The V&A Museum of Childhood is a charming and nostalgic museum dedicated to the history of childhood. The museum’s collection includes toys, games, and other historical artefacts.

Take a walking tour: There are some incredible free (or nearly free) walking tours of London, including historical walking tours, themed tours including spies of London and themed pub walking tours, and for us muggles, there are numerous Harry Potter London tours starting from as little as £15.00

Portobello Road Market: is always worth a visit. Explore the colourful neighbourhood of Notting Hill and feast your eyes on vintage clothing and antiques, and maybe spot a celebrity or two.

There are so many fascinating and unique things to see and do in London that won’t break the bank, including storing your luggage with Nannybag. At only £6 a day per bag, whatever the size, it’s a cheap, easy way to store your bags safely. With locations all over London, you are never far from a Nannybag drop-off point, freeing you to enjoy all London offers without the hassle of carrying your bags around while sightseeing.