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Forget partridges in pear trees: this festive season we’re teaming up with Transport for London to bring you 12 exclusive deals on awesome experiences across the capital
There are endless reasons to love Christmas in London. Twinkling lights, cute markets, cosy pop-ups, heartwarming carols (c’mon, you know you love them); but the festive period can also wreak havoc on your budget. That’s why we’re collaborating with TfL to bring you the 12 Offers of Christmas.
How does it work, exactly? Just browse the list below and take your pick. They’re all great as gifts, but equally enticing to keep for yourself. And, lucky for you, making the most of the festive season is even easier (and more affordable) thanks to TfL’s off-peak fares (single adult pay as you go fares start from £1.50). Can Christmas get any merrier?
Remember to check the TfL Journey Planner before you travel.
Ends Jan 5, 2020
The offer: Half-price tickets to the London Transport Museum (kids go free all year)
Right now, you can catch the fascinating (and slightly eerie) ‘Hidden London’ exhibition, which reveals the history behind the capital’s disused stations. Look out for the life-sized recreation of the secret dining room used by Churchill during the Blitz…
Ends Dec 29, 2019
The offer: Tickets for £15
Go on: you know you’ve always wanted to watch the city sparkle from the open top of a double-decker bus.
Ends Jan 25, 2020
The offer: 10 percent off Theatre Tokens for a range of shows
Theatre Tokens is a genius concept: gift vouchers that can be used at more than 260 venues nationwide (including those in the West End, of course). With no expiry date, they’re perfect gifts for any theatre-loving friend.
Ends Jan 31, 2020
The offer: 75 percent off a half-day course (camera hire available)
Want to take your passion for photography to the next level? Get a handle on the basics at this course.
Ends Jan 31, 2020
The offer: 20 percent off the Emirates Air Line Champagne Flight (walk-ups only and quote TimeOut20) and 20 percent off an annual Santander Cycles membership.
Treat your friend or partner to a luxe ride over the river in North Greenwich; or kick-start your new year fitness regime with a year’s Santander Cycles access for just £72 (includes unlimited 30-minute journeys).
Ends Jan 26, 2020
The offer: 40 percent off tickets
Street art is constantly changing – and that’s why even lifelong Londoners will love this eye-opening street art tour.
Ends Dec 31, 2019
The offer: Up to 38 percent of adult and fast track ticket
Skip the queues at this fascinating exhibition into the human form, featuring real preserved bodies.
Dec 21, 2019
The offer: Up to 44 percent off tickets
There’s nothing like hearing Vivaldi’s famed concerto echoing through a cathedral, lit by flickering candles.
Ends Jul 15, 2020
The offer: Up to 63 percent off classes
You probably know that hot yoga is a great way to release stress and improve flexibility – but did you know that adding salt is said to have detoxification powers? Enter a room covered with pink Himalayan salt at this Elephant & Castle studio.
Ends Jan 17, 2020
The offer: 54 percent off tickets to see the British Basketball All-Stars Championship winning team
Head to the Olympic Park’s Copper Box Arena and you’ll get to enjoy this series of home games for a slam-dunk of a price.
Ends Jan 31, 2020
The offer: 31 percent off tickets
Gather your savviest mates and weave through the Tube network on this subterranean adventure game.
When you’re getting out and about, it pays to remember that you’ll save big when you travel during the wonderful world of off-peak. Off-peak fares apply on all Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail services every weekday before 6.30am, between 9.30am and 3.59pm, and from 7pm onwards. Off-peak fares also apply all day on weekends and public holidays. Always touch in and out with the same card or device to pay the right fare. Touch in only on buses and trams. To check a fare, use the single fare finder.
Travel within Zones 2-6 for £1.50
Fare shown is for an adult off-peak pay as you go journey not going via Zone 1 on Tube, DLR and most London Overground services.
Travel into Zone 1 from £2.40
Fare shown is for an adult off-peak pay as you go journey from Zone 2 into Zone 1.
Travel by bus or tram for just £1.50
TfL’s Hopper fare lets you take unlimited pay as you go bus and tram journeys within one hour of first touching in for just £1.50.
The interactive Cultural TfL Map reveals more than 800 Time Out-recommended museums, galleries, street art works and more, all within a short walk or bus ride from each station. There are plenty of fantastic experiences to be found, which you can visit during the wonderful world of off-peak. Explore now at timeout.com/culturaltflmap.
We know that affordable, convenient public transport is the key to accessing the best that London has to offer – and thanks to TfL’s affordable off-peak fares and other discounts across the network, the possibilities for adventure are wider than ever. Here, you'll find plenty more unexpected and exciting off-peak outings.
