The Young V&A is free entry. © David Parry courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum, London

On a tight budget but need ways to entertain the children during the school holidays?

We hear you, and to that end, have compiled a guide to completely free kid-friendly places to visit and things to do in London over the summer break — so you can enjoy a family day out without spending too much. You can even take a packed lunch along to some. As for bypassing the gift shop... that one's on you.

Read on to plan your free family days out this summer, and take a look at our complete guide on things to do in London in the summer holidays for more ideas.

Free London museums to visit with children