When my friend Jane lived in London we would meet up for "free days". A free day is when you do as much as possible without spending any money. Ok so there may well have been a coffee and cake thrown in but we would essentially amuse ourselves for as little cost as possible.
In London it's so easy as there are amazing museums and gallery's that are free to visit, the Tate was a particular favourite as Jane was based in Pimlico.
Outside of London it gets a little bit more difficult as there is not as much choice or range of options especially in colder months. So I thought I would start to put together a mini series of freebie ideas with additional extras for those with £5 or £10 to spend based around Leeds.
Free days for Culture Vultures
1.Galleries/Museums
This is probably the easiest to pull off as most large towns have at least one free museum or Gallery to perambulate around as you flit between masterpieces and the weird and the wonderful. In Leeds you can pick between the Gallery , Henry Moore Institute and the Museum which are all easily walkable. I prefer the Gallery which has a mix of new and old as well as a modern installation. If you have the use of a car why not visit the Hepworth or Yorkshire Sculpture park.
£5 to spend
After all that walking rest your feet in the Tiled Hall in the Gallery and tuck into a cup of tea and scone.
2. Do a Photo Tour
Grab a camera or you phone and walk around the city centre taking pictures as you go. How often do you actually look up and enjoy the architecture in the city you live in? Give yourself a Theme and take images of the sights you see that for in that theme. Or take a book out from the local library on the history of your city and use that to take a tour stopping to capture images as you go.
If you are an Instagram fan create an photo your/treasure hunt for your friends to follow around town.
£10 to spend
For those posting to Instagram Sticky 9 will convert 9 of your images into magnets for £9.99 which you can then adorn your fridge with to remind you of your tour.
3. Wonder around a world Heritage Site
If you have the use of a car or are willing to hop on a train go visit Saltaire. Looking around Salts Mill is free and you can soak up the atmosphere for nothing. The village also makes the most of its heritage and there are often free events such as the Saltaire Advent and festival that enable you to learn some of the towns history whilst saving your pennies.
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