LONDON FOR FREE

You shouldn't need to break the bank to live it up in London.

• Travel Children under the age of 11 can travel on the Tube, trams and buses for free during off-peak times, so if tempers get frayed, you can always take them on a magical mystery tour.
• Appliance of Science The Science Museum is a seven-floor extravaganza of hands-on activities, featuring exhibits such as Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
• The common touch Wimbledon, Clapham, Primrose Hill, Hyde Park... all over the city there are vast green spaces perfect for kicking a ball about or having a picnic.
• Changing of the Guard Arrive at Buckingham Palace before 11.30am for this show of pomp and ceremony, but check the palace website (www.royal.gov.uk) first in case of changes.
• Celeb-spotting If you're lucky enough to be visiting on the night of a film première, get yourself off to Leicester Square and try to spot a star on the red carpet. See the City of Westminster website (www.westminster.gov.uk) to find out when the big names are next in town.
• Flight of fancy The RAF Museum has more than 100 aircraft, as well as aviation and wartime memorabilia on display, along with a Battle of Britain sound-and-light show and a Red Arrows flight simulator.
• Rock on At the O2 Arena in Greenwich, you can sing along to your favourite song and be superimposed into the video. The clip is then sent to you for free.
• Get wet The fountains at Somerset House with their 55 jets, are great fun for children to cool down after a day's activities. Entry to the 18th-century house is also free to under-18s.

London Street Fashion

What they are wearing on the streets of London.