The Current Time in London, England, Now.
Until: 01:00 GMT Sunday 26 October 2008 - London & European clocks are on BST (British Summer Time - Daylight Saving Time).

Wherever your interest lies,  be it in the history of London,  pageant and ceremony, free galleries , museums , literary London, London times and people, the Tower of London   and  Kings and Queens, London theatre ,  London shopping , London Churches, or you want to spend your time Sightseeing in london ,   you will find tips and information with an emphasis on things to see and do that cost very little or that are completely free!

History of London

Use your free time to get to know the different London Areas -  enjoy West End Theatre   - take time out to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.  Spend free time seeing palaces and portraits  - watch ceremonies that are steeped in history - marvel at Greek and Egyptian antiquities at the British Museum - stand on the time  line  between the eastern and western hemispheres and have a foot in both worlds.

Why not try to pick up a bargain at London Markets, pass time in haunted places, enjoy free street entertainment at Covent Garden or relax in one of the many London Parks

Planning a London vacation? don't spend more time than you have to on your transfer from your chosen airport. See London travel  facts for details of how to get from the London Airports, Heathrow, Standstead, Gatwick, Luton and London Airport to your chosen accommodation -  see  tips for getting around London on public transport, so that you don't waste a moment of your precious free time.

If you only have a day or your stay in London is short and you want to get the best from your visit to this great city - try as many of the following "essentials" as your time allows - many are free or can be enjoyed at a reasonable cost:

Ride on the top deck of a London bus - there are many excellent tours or you can do your own D.I.Y. bus tour - see: ( London travel ) very cheaply by taking the regular (No 11) service that passes many of the major sites.

Relax in a London park - there are many to choose from and they are Free. See London Parks for details.

Visit a London street market - Free, to wander around - you can find almost anything here without having to spend a fortune. See London Markets for details.

Take in the views of the City skyline from a London Bridge - and enjoy a Riverside Walk on the south bank of the River Thames (from the South Bank Arts Centre to Southwark.Free

Quintessential London - Try a pint of beer in an atmospheric, traditional London pub or if you have money left to spend - treat yourself to Afternoon Tea - a truly British pastime.

Visit the 4 surviving Inns of Court - Hidden London - A peaceful oasis in the heart of the city that many locals don't even see or know about. This is "old London" and its Free to visit. See details: Inns of Court.

The webmistress of Spend Time in London would like to say a huge thank you to 2 wonderful London Bobbies - Pc 3225 Dan Smith & Ps 3011 Micky Wheele - for their time, kind and unstinted help outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, 19th August. London Bobbies really are the best in the world!