For a free outing for two, choose St James’s Park, the National Gallery or Cobble’s Surprising Stories On The Tube Collection. For a small museum, two Fan Museum tickets cost £10. The two paid Cobble Walks below also fit a tenner for two at their standard listed prices; each listener needs a phone and headphones.
The ideas at a glance
| Idea | Adult / listener price | Total for two | Activity time | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James’s Park | FreeGeneral admission | FreeGeneral admission | 30–60 min | Westminster |
| National Gallery: a few paintings, properly | FreeGeneral admission | FreeGeneral admission | 45–90 min | Trafalgar Square |
| Surprising Stories On The Tube — free Cobble Collection | FreeThis named Collection is free; no paid Pass required | FreeThis named Collection is free; no paid Pass required | 15–30 min | Across London |
| The Fan Museum | £5Standard adult admission | £10Standard adult admission | 45–60 min | Greenwich |
| Bloomsbury: Love, Lies & Literature — Cobble | £4.99One Walk per listener | £9.98Standard prices for two | 68 min | Bloomsbury |
| The Backstreet Arsonist of Covent Garden — Cobble | £2.99One Walk per listener | £5.98Standard prices for two | 31 min | Covent Garden |
| Temple Church | £5Adult admission | £10Adult admission | 30–45 min | City of London |
We chose activities that give you something to notice together. Some leave room for uninterrupted conversation; others involve listening or looking, followed by discussion. Every listed total uses standard prices rather than an invitation discount.
St James’s Park
For a date or catch-up where conversation comes first: walk beside the lake and stop whenever you like. The park outing costs nothing for either of you.
Know before you go: No booking. General admission.
When: Normally daily 5am–midnight; check temporary closures.
Details checked 7 September 2026 · per adult
National Gallery: a few paintings, properly
For an indoor conversation starter: choose three paintings each, then compare your choices. The permanent collection is free for both of you.
Know before you go: Free booking recommended. General admission.
When: Daily 10am–6pm; Friday until 9pm. Holiday closures apply.
Details checked 7 September 2026 · per adult
Surprising Stories On The Tube — free Cobble Collection
For free stories to share: pick a few from Surprising Stories On The Tube. This Collection is marked free and needs no Pass; each listener uses their own phone and headphones. You can listen remotely or on location, so buying a Tube ticket is not part of the activity.
Know before you go: Open the Collection on Cobble’s website, then listen in the app. This named Collection is free; no paid Pass required.
When: Remote listening has no venue timetable. If visiting a station or scene location, check access and the day’s transport service first.
Details checked 16 September 2026 · per listener
The Fan Museum
For looking closely together: choose a favourite fan and compare what caught your attention. Two standard adult tickets cost £10. Workshops are separate.
Nearest station: Greenwich (National Rail and DLR)
The museum gives a seven-minute walk from Greenwich station (0.3 miles). Meet at 12 Crooms Hill; allow extra time for your own pace.
Know before you go: Buy at the door or book ahead. Standard adult admission.
When: Tuesday–Saturday 11am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm. Check for closures between exhibitions.
Details checked 11 September 2026 · per adult
Bloomsbury: Love, Lies & Literature — Cobble
For books, relationships and unconventional lives: a 68 min shared story starting by Euston Square. The standard listed total is £9.98 for two. Leave extra time to walk there from the British Museum.
Nearest station: Euston Square
The opening scene begins by Euston Square station. Open the Walk to find the exact spot.
Know before you go: Buy in the Cobble app. One Walk per listener.
When: Self-guided; public-route access and garden gates can affect your visit.
Details checked 13 October 2026 · per listener
The Backstreet Arsonist of Covent Garden — Cobble
For a short activity around Covent Garden: 31 min of stories about a suspected arson case, with Leicester Square the nearest station. Two listeners pay £5.98 at the standard listed price.
Nearest station: Leicester Square
Meet near Leicester Square station. Open the Walk for the precise start of the route towards Cecil Court.
Know before you go: Buy in the Cobble app. One Walk per listener.
When: Self-guided; allow for street conditions and crossings.
Details checked 13 October 2026 · per listener
Temple Church
For an afternoon with architecture and history: two adult sightseeing tickets cost £10. Confirm the day’s sightseeing times before travelling.
Know before you go: Check sightseeing hours for your date. Adult admission.
When: Variable sightseeing hours; use the official daily calendar.
Details checked 7 September 2026 · per adult
How Cobble Together lets you listen together
Choose a Walk or Collection, then invite the other people by link or QR code. Everyone hears the same stories on their own phone. You can explore side by side, have someone join remotely, or listen together from home.
Walks: each listener buys the Walk at its listed price. The app shows the exact price before each invited listener joins.
Collections: each listener who needs paid Collection access uses a £1.99 24-hour Pass — £3.98 for two. Free Collections stay free. Individual Walks are separate purchases.
The invitation coordinates listening; it does not itself create a discount. These are activity costs; travel, food and optional extras are separate.
See how Cobble Together works ↗
Published details checked 13 October 2026.
Put a plan together
Choose one area, agree on a meeting point and check any booking first. For a Cobble outing, choose a Walk or Collection, invite the other person by link or QR code and join on separate phones. Bring headphones, check the displayed price and leave time for conversation between stories.
A few useful answers
Is the budget £10 each or £10 for both of us?
This particular guide uses £10 in total for two adults. Elsewhere on London for a Tenner, the usual limit is £10 per adult or listener. Food, transport and optional extras are outside the activity budget.
Can we go with more than one friend?
Yes. Each additional Walk listener pays the listed Walk price. For a paid Collection, each listener who needs access uses a standard £1.99 24-hour Pass; existing eligible Pass holders may already have access. Each person uses their own phone. Venue group arrangements vary.
Can someone join remotely?
Cobble Together also supports people listening remotely through Cobble Anywhere, including a mixed group with some people in London. Check the current access and invitation details with Cobble.
Can we try a whole Cobble Collection for free?
Yes. Cobble currently marks Joe Orton & Queer 60s London and Surprising Stories On The Tube as free Collections. A Collection marked free needs no Pass, including when shared through Cobble Together. Check the Collection’s current label before joining.
About the details
We check details against official sources, but hours, prices and availability can change before this guide is updated. Please check the official website before travelling or booking.
Prices are in GBP per adult or per listener, unless explained otherwise. Food, transport and optional extras cost more. Time estimates exclude travel and queues. Official source links appear with every idea; each activity page contains its full checking record.
London for a Tenner is published by Cobble Media, which also makes Cobble. Read about the publisher and how we choose recommendations.
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