Britain on the Cheap

Hurry! Snap up a free Frommer’s mobile app guide to London from iTunes for a limited time. The app, usually $4.99, has regularly updated content with the latest reviews, prices and maps.

If you’re hiking off to the South Devon Walking Festival Sept. 25-Oct. 3, Wicked Campers has a three-day rental deal from £157/$247 for a two-seater van. Wicked Campers are automatic Toyota vans with storage space, table, camping stools and a basic built-in kitchen with sink and essential cooking equipment. The price includes insurance for one [...]

Let them eat cake at the Bastille Day London Garden Party July 11 at Battersea Park. The free London festival celebrates the French-speaking community and all Francophiles in one of the largest Bastille Day celebrations outside of France. Join the large street fair and open-air picnic.

Can’t wait for the 2012 London Olympics? Get a free countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games with the Destination Greenwich App. Local actor Nick Day narrates the app highlights. Greenwich is a host borough for London 2012. In addition to sports, the app will provide the latest on the Greenwich Festivals, from street theater [...]