The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [November 28-30]

"Christmas is creeping ever closer. And while that means that we can finally dig into mighty festive sarnies, start opening our advent calendars and sit down for Christmas movie marathons, it also means that there's a lot of shopping to do. In order to save up for gifts, tree decorations and Christmas party bits, you're probably watching your spending elsewhere - perhaps cutting back on nice meals out or saying no to a few pints in the week. But if you still want to keep"

"You've got oodles of time to visit Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, Southbank Centre Winter Market or Leicester Square Christmas Market. But there are some Christmas markets worth checking out that are only around for a short window of time. The final weekend of November is one of your only opportunities to hit up the Urban Makers Christmas Market in Mile End, Finnish Church Christmas Fair in Rotherhithe, the Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair, the Christmas Market at St Martins-in-the-Fields"

Christmas is approaching and many people are cutting back on weeknight spending to save for gifts, decorations and parties. Weekends can remain busy without cost through numerous free events across London, including parties, pop-ups and seasonal markets. Short-window Christmas markets include Urban Makers in Mile End, Finnish Church Christmas Fair in Rotherhithe, Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair and the Christmas Market at St Martins-in-the-Fields. Entry to these markets is free while purchases such as mulled wine are optional. The Barbican is hosting an 18+ weekend tied to the Dirty Looks exhibition about fashion’s obsession with grime and decay.

Read at Time Out London