No DEEP Pockets? No worries ! All the places that are listed here are FREE!!! And some of the places are really interesting!!!
So, even before reaching for your wallet to pay, see what are interestingplaces you can go for FREE! And have tonnes of Fun!!!
1. Jet Plane Watching or Play Aeroplane Chess @ The Oval at Hyde Park Gate (Near Seletar Airport)
Hyde Park Gate area is the first phase of The Oval @ redeveloped Seletar Aerospace Park. It is a HiddenGem as this place is not near residential area and it is not so-easily-accessible by public transport. However, do visit this place and it is definitely worth the trip if you want something different. With its location next to the Seletar Airport, you can do plane watching at Hyde Park Gate, especially smaller jet planes that are not so commonly seen at major Airports.
Everything here is aeroplane themed. Even the benches are Paper-Aeroplane-shaped. Aeroplane Playground, Aeroplane Slide and you can even play a Giant Aeroplane Chess with your friends !!!! You can walk, Jog or Cycle around Hyde Park Gate compound (A small Oval Loop). At Hyde Park Gate, you will see Colonial black and white bungalows houses previously used by British Royal Air Force. This place is also a hidden dining enclave for foodies, usually more crowded in the night and during weekends.
Leisurely sit at this FREE open space area at this Aeroplane-shaped Bench to watch those small jet planes
You will be greeted by This wooden plane pavilion as you enter Hyde Park Gate Road.
Giant Aeroplane Chess
Instagrammable Camper Van at one of the restaurants at Hyde Park Gate, FREE for all to pose and shoot.
Hyde Park is most accessible by Car or Taxi. If you want to take public transport, you can take Bus 117 at the Bus Interchange from Punggol MRT. When you reach Seletar Aerospace Drive, alight and short walk to The Oval @ Hyde Park Gate area.
Address: The Oval, 3 Park Lane Singapore 798387 (This is one of the landmark at the entrance)
Website : https://sengkangtopunggol.sg/the-oval-seletar-aerospace-park/
Location map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/1-hyde-park-gate-799529/1_131260.html
Opening Hours: 24hours.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
2. Take a Island Nature Walk @ Coney Island near Punggol End & Punggol Settlement
You can do Bird Watching, Cycling, Nature Walk, Sunbathing at the Beaches, Breathe Oxygen from the Nature Walk. Everything Free!
Address: Punggol Point Park, Punggol End ( End of Punggol Road )
Website: https://sengkangtopunggol.sg/coney-island-punggol/
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
3. Play the longest and widest slide in a Public Park in Singapore @ Admiralty Park
Admiralty Park features 26 slides – the most number of slides in any park in Singapore! The widest slide and the longest slide in a public park can be found here. Besides children, many Adults also enjoyed a good slide experience at this Park !
The playground capitalises on the undulating terrain to site the three main play areas – Junior Play, Adventure Play and the Family Terracing Play – catering to children of all ages and featuring diverse play equipment that encourage group and multi-generation interactions.
Admiralty Park
Address: 31 Riverside Road, Singapore 730000
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/admiralty-park
Opening Hours: 24hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
4. Free Indoor Jog, Giant TV and Soccer Watching @ Our Tampines Hub ( OTH )
Our Tampines Hub is Singapore’s first-ever integrated Community and Lifestyle Hub. Our Tampines Hub is a project designed By Residents, for Residents !!! It was conceptualised and built with input from 15,000 Tampines residents !!! Sports facilities, Swimming Pool, Regional Library, Community Club, Arts programmes and Facilities, Eco Community Garden, Retail Shopping Mall, Hawker Centreand Many many more.
ALL Under One Roof in a state-of-art architecture with lots of spaces, tall ceilings, curves and full integrated with all of things, programmes and services !!! Do visiting this awesome public facilities. It’s FREEfor all !!! Check out its website for their Flea Market activities !!!
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Free Seating on a first come first serve basis !!! Spend your leisure hours watching your favourite tv programme on a Giant TV. it is also a good place for resting after exploring the super big Our Tampines Hub Complex.
Occasionally, there are soccer matches held at the Stadium of Our Tampines Hub. Do explore some of the Areas or Pockets where you can watch a Free Soccer Match for Free with a very good overall viewpoint !!!
Bring on your sport shoes and exercise attire, you can do a slow walk or jog at the indoor jogging tracks. All Sheltered and they got you covered even on Raining days. The tracks are located on Level 5 and you can enjoy the buzz and views of activities and programmes while you go round the circumference of Our Tampines Hub !
Our Tampines Hub
Address: 1 Tampines Walk Singapore 528523
Website: https://www.ourtampineshub.sg
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
5. Free Swiftlet Bird Calling @ Swiftlet Garden Museum (Dkranji Farm Resort)
Swiftlet Garden Museum showcases the swiftlet ecology and how famous Asian delicacy Bird Nest is produced, harvested and processed (Swiftlet Saliva!). Free to browse the exhibits and watch a brief film.
And the Best Fun comes from a switch located outside of its building. Press it a couple of times and Wa la!!! Some birds-calling sounds will be broadcasted through speakers. Within seconds, you will see swiftlets circling in groups. There will be so many swiftlets that you will lose count very soon!!! [NOT AVAILABLE ALREADY]
Swiftlet Garden Museum @ Dkranji Farm Resort
Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718813
Website: http://dkranji.com.sg/attractions/swiftlet-garden-museum/
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
6. Free Activities @ Singapore Sports Hub
Singapore Sports Hub Dome
The Singapore Sports Hub is a state-of-the-art, fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub with the world’s largest free spanning dome structure.
Lots of FREE Activities!!!. Do check out the venues and time of the Free Activities here.
There are plenty of facilities that are available to work your sweat out for Free: The Sports Hub Skate Park which features a park course and a variety of ramps and obstacles for skaters, roller-bladers and bikers, Exercise & Fitness Station (9-station outdoor gym), Kids’ Playground above the Sports Hub Library, Sports Hub Giant Chess above Sport Museum.
Singapore Sports Hub
Website: http://www.sportshub.com.sg/
Location: 1 Stadium Drive Singapore 397629
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm daily
Admission: Free, Open to Public.
7. Ride/Hike a Trail @ Chestnut Nature Walk
Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore’s largest nature park to date with a total area of 81 hectares. As a shared community space for different users, visitors to Chestnut Nature Park can look forward to a range of recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Chestnut Nature Park is the first nature park in Singapore to have separate mountain biking and hiking trails.
If you are into Mountain Biking or Hiking Trails, Chestnut Nature Park is a MUST VISIT !!! Especially for Bikers ! The 8.2 kmmountain biking trail at the fully completed Chestnut Nature Park comprises varying levels of difficulty ranging from easy, moderately difficult, very difficult and extremely difficult. One of the most popular and easiest track is Gangsa Track.
Visitors to Chestnut Nature Park can also find amenities such as shelters, pavilions, information mapboards, toilets, hiking as well as mountain biking trails. There is a kiosk at Chestnut Point(See below for address) where visitors can rent and wash their bikes. Toilets/ Restrooms are available at Chestnut Point too. Note: Bike Rentals are not available on some of the weekdays, your best bet will be on the weekends !
Chestnut Nature Walk
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/chestnut-nature-park
Location: 201 Chestnut Avenue Singapore 679525 (Chestnut Point) – Preferred entrance with toilets and washing area.
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily
Admission: Free, Open to Public.
8. Get Your Lucky Charm @ Sembawang God of Fortune Temple
Sembawang God of Wealth Temple claimed that it has the World’s Largest God Of Wealth!!!
It’s God of Wealth statue stands at 9.44 metres and weighs 8.290 tonnes. It is so big and it stands on the roof top of the temple ! Sembawang God of Wealth was invited all the way from China in 1998 and the temple started its construction in 2004. Well, (if it is for you) go and get some FREE Luck blessings!!!
Sembawang God Of Wealth GET LUCCCCCKY !!!
There is only ONE day in a year where the public can get real close to the gigantic golden statue of the God of Wealth on the 4th storey roof top. That is on the birthday of God of Wealth (5th day of new Lunar New Year based on lunar calendar 初五). Devotees and Public may walk 3 times around the huge God of Wealth Statue on the rooftop for an endless wealth blessing and good luck for the entire year ! Many brought their purse and wallets to touch the golden statue of the God of Wealth 財神爺。 Huat ah !!!
The temple is open daily for devotees and public to pray on its ground floor to get blessings for wealth and good luck.
Sembawang God of Wealth Temple
Website: http://sembawanggodofwealth.sg
Address: No. 28 Admiralty Street, Singapore 757611 (Next to North Link Building)
Opening Hours: daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public.
9. Breathe “Fire” @ Singapore Dragon’s Kilns
In the 1990s, Singapore had more than 20 Dragon Kilns (For Pottery Production). Today there are only 2 remaining brick-built kilns each measuring at least 20 metres.
Thow Kwang – the oldest (since 1940s) and Guan Huat – longest (43metres long x 2.2metres high and 2.5metres wide)
Thow Kwang Kiln. Free Admission !
Thow Kwang has Dragon Kiln Firing at least 3-4 times a year. It is open to public, Free admission, so make sure to be there to Breathe “Fire” !
However, if you want to try your hands in making a pot from a lump of clay, the cost is between $28 – $50. Check here for their Pottery workshop schedules (Hand Building / Potter Wheel. Materials & Firing included)
Thow Kwang Industry Pte Ltd
Website: http://thowkwang.com.sg
Address: 85 Lorong Tawas (off Jalan Bahar), Singapore 639823
Opening Hours: 9am–5pm daily
Admission: Free, DIY tour.
10. Free Guided Tour @ Legendary Sister Islands
Sisters’ Islands, the First Marine Park in Singapore, was set up in 2014 and managed by the National Parks Board (NParks).
Sisters’ Islands are two of the Southern Islands in Singapore which consist of 6 other major islands of Sentosa, Kusu, Lazarus, Pulau Seringat, Pulau Tekukor and Saint John’s.
Sisters Islands, Singapore
The legend tells of 2 beautiful sisters, Minah and Linah, who were very close to each other. One day, Linah was kidnapped by a Pirate while she was fetching water from a well near the sea. Linah was on the pirate boat when the sky turned dark and a storm broke out. In a desperate attempt to save her younger sister, Minah jumped into the water and swam after the boat, but soon started drowning. Upon seeing this, Lina freed herself from the pirate and jumped into the water to save her sister. When the storm subsided, the sisters were gone, but two islands emerged at the spot they had perished.
Big Sister’s Island, also known as Pulau Subar Laut (3.9ha), and Little Sister’s Island, otherwise known as Pulau Subar Darat (1.7ha), are now collectively called the Sisters’ Islands.
Nature guides will be available to bring you on a Free tour to experience the Marine Park’s amazing biodiversity. Each guided walk session is open to a maximum of 45 people. As this Marine Park tour is very popular, do register early at Nparks at the following link: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sistersislandsmarinepark
11. Soak in hot spring @ Sembawang Hot Spring Park
Sembawang Hot Spring is the only natural hot spring on the main island of Singapore!
Hot Springs are formed when underground water (possibly from Bukit Timah, although exact source remains unknown) comes into contact with hot rock masses, resulting in high pressure, forcing the water out of the ground. Spring water is traditionally believed by locals to have healing powers and to bring good luck!
The temperature of the water 70 degrees from the spring is hot enough to cook eggs! There are areas where you can scoop clean hot spring water and you can cook your own eggs and container! Don’t forget the pepper and soy sauce too!
You can also have a “DIY foot reflexology” session with the hot spring water in some areas. If you want to bathe in it, well… Bring your portable bathtub along!!!
Interesting historical facts: In 1909, Sembawang Hot Spring was discovered by Seah Eng Keong in his pineapple plantations. ( Mr Seah is the son of Seah Liang Seah, a Chinese Pioneer who has a road in Singapore named after him – Liang Seah Street ! ) The fame of the hot spring resulted in the neighbourhood village acquiring the name of Village of Hot Water (Kampong Ayer Panas).
In 1992, Fraser & Neave (F&N) once bottled the mineral water from the hot spring with the label Seletaris.
Sembawang Hot Spring Park
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/sembawang-hot-spring-park
Address: along Gambas Avenue, near cross junction between Sembawang Road & Gambas Avenue. (Nearest carpark at Blk 114 Yishun Ring Road, walk by foot ).
Opening Hours: 7am–7pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public.
12. Watch FREE Outdoor Movie by MovieMob
MovieMob is a Free Outdoor Movie Screening concept that takes place in all locations all around Singapore. Expect about 600-800 pax per MovieMob event (and about 200 pax for Car Drive-In event).
Movie Mob , Turf-City
Bring your own barang barang to make yourself more comfortable! Don’t forget the tidbits too! Popcorns not provided! What’s more? You can enjoy the stars in the sky too. Check their website for the dates and location of movie screening.
MovieMob
Website: http://moviemob.sg
Screening Hours: Check website for date and location.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
13. Free Winter Experience @ Fassler Gourmet
Experience “Winter” in Singapore with temperature as low as minus -15 degrees ! Get FROZEN !
Fassler Gourmet. A Free Winter Experience !
Fassler Gourmet is a wholesale seafood product supplier to hotels and restaurants in Singapore with more than 200 products. Visit their factory outlet in Woodlands. Be sure to put on the winter clothings before you enter their “Cold Room”. These winter clothings are available (rent-free) just outside its entrance. Wear them!! Or you will dash out of the Cold Room in a matter of seconds!!
Fassler Gourmet (Factory Outlet)
Address: 46 Woodlands Terrace, Singapore 738459
Website: http://www.fasslergourmet.com
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm, Sat: 8am – 1pm.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
14. Capture a Beautiful Sunrise @ Punggol WaterWay
The picture says it all! A post-card like photo was taken with a handphone (No editing done) at Sunrise Bridge of Punggol Waterway at 6:52am. A nice way to greet the start of your day!
If you are lucky, you may get to see otters swimming in its water too! Sometimes, in groups of 4 – 5.
Punggol Water Way Otter Family
Punggol WaterWay
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/punggol-waterway-park
Address: Sentul Crescent Road, 822313. (Nearest LRT Riviera (Punggol). Nearest carpark at Tebing Lane near Punggol NPC, walk by foot ).
Directions: Click here (marked as Sunrise Getway on the map, travel along Riverside Walk)
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public.
15. Catch Jewel Vortex & Kinectic Rain & Clocks @ Changi Airport
Newly opened in 2019. Jewel Changi Airport, Vortex waterfall, photo by blooloop.
Many Attractions at Jewel Changi Airport are Free. Enjoy the air-conditioned environment.
You can all visiting Changi Airport Terminal 1. Besides Plane spotting at Viewing Gallery, Changi Airport Terminal 1 has 3 very impressive Kinetic Sculptures. MUST SEE !!!
A)Kinetic Rainin Terminal 1 Departure Check-in Hall, Public Area
Do take a peek at World’s Largest Kinectic Art Sculpture (known as Kinetic Rain) at T1. Marvel at its 1216 Bronze Rain Droplets dancing and transforming into various shapes.
Made of 1,216 bronze droplets, the two Kinetic Rain sculptures in Terminal 1 are the latest addition to Changi Airport’s collection of art installations and displays. Measuring 9.8 metres by 4 metres, each sculpture can form 16 different shapes ranging from abstract art forms to recognisable patterns including an aeroplane, a hot air balloon, a kite and even a dragon. The design element in each shape shows the movement of flight through slow, fluid movements.
Each droplet weighs 180 grams and is made of lightweight aluminium with a hollow centre. The droplets are specially coated with polished copper to prevent the surface from oxidisation or rust. Depending on the shape of the art form, the droplets travel a maximum distance of 7.3 metres from the ceiling to the lowest point of the pattern.
B)A Million Timesat Changi in Terminal 2 Departure Hall, Level 1, Public Area
A Million Times at Changi- Kinetic Clock Displays ( Video by Kevin Seet ) , fascinating choreography of the hours and minute hands of time!!! MUST SEE !!
A Million Times at Changi is both a kinetic sculpture and a functioning clock. Its hands move from unpredictable and mechanical spinning, to a series of perfectly synchronised designs and patterns.
Developed by Stockholm-based artist collective, Humans Since 1982, the artwork is a visual representation of the concept of time. Together with its 1008 stepper motors, the artwork is an interplay between the fundamental character of an analogue clock, and the beauty of synchronised movement. It reinvents the presentation of time – a core element of Changi Airport’s functionality built upon the collaboration of our partners to offer delightful moments.
With its 7.5 m width and 3.4 m height, A Million Times at Changi is one of the biggest kinetic artworks in the world.
C)Petalcloudsin Terminal 4.
FREE access and viewing to Public, watch all these kinetic sculptures Free !!! Next coming up in 2019, Enjoy a whole new experience at Jewel Changi Airport! Set to open in 2019, the mixed-use development features a hotel, exciting attractions, aviation facilities as well as retail and dining offerings – all across a 10-storey complex.
Changi Airport Terminals
Address: 80 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819642
Website: http://www.changiairport.com
Opening Hours: 24 Hours.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
16. Feel like a Dwarf @ Gardens By The Bay
The Gardens By The Bay is one of the mega attractions in Singapore, well known for its hi-tech SuperTrees which are vertical gardens with height as high as 16 storeys (50 metres) providing shade in the day and coming alive in the night with an amazing display of light and music. Walk amongst these Super Trees and you will definitely feel like a dwarf. Honey, you have shrunk !!!!
Do you know that these SuperTrees also collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as venting ducts for the park’s conservatories?
Boasting accolades such as the Largest Glass Greenhouse (Flower Dome) in the Guinness World Records 2015, this garden is located within close proximity to Singapore’s Central Business District.
Free admission to most portions of the park , except for the Conservatories (Home to over a quarter of a million Rare plants). Free Public Concerts (e.g Xin Yao 新谣,SS0) and other events are also held occasionally in the evenings.
Gardens By the Bay
Address: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/
Directions: Click Here
Opening Hours: 5am – 2am daily.
Admission: Free (Outdoor gardens), Open to Public
17. Free Arts Performances or Movie @ The Esplanade
The Esplanade is one of Singapore most iconic landmark with its “Spiky Durian” architecture. As one of the world’s busiest performing arts centre, Esplanade offers a wide range of performance programmes.
The Esplanade, Image by William Cho
Make a trip there to see its unique building architecture. And on weekends, you are likely to catch some perfomances or art events for Free (Check out “Esplanade Presents” programme and locations at Outdoor Threate and Concourse. Occasionally, they screen Free Short Films and Movies too!
The Esplanade
Address: http://www.esplanade.com/
Opening Hours: 5am – 2am daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
18. Trek the Henderson Waves and the Southern Ridges
Southern Ridges is a 10km walking trail that connects Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve. Key highlights of the Southern Ridges includes Henderson Waves, Forest Walk and Canopy Walk. Get connect with nature and expect to see some of Singapore most exciting flora and fauna.
Henderson Waves. pic by yeowatzup
Henderson Waves, which connects Mount Faber to Telok Blangah Hill Park, is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore which stands 36 metres above Henderson Road. It is also well known for its artistic curvy wave-like structures.
You can go for a free 2-hours guided tour or DIY (Do-It-Yourself). For guided tour, do check the website for schedule of tour and registration is required one week before the event.
Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/walks-and-tours
Opening Hours: 24hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
19. Cross the TreeTop Bridge @ MacRitchie Reservoir Park.
MacRitchie Reservoir Park is Singapore’s first reservoir and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. You can take a hike over one of the park’s attraction, TreeTop Walk, which features a 250m-high suspension bridge. Or you can go to Submerged Boardwalk, where you can literally “walk” on water !
MacRitchie Tree Top Walk
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Directions: Click here
Opening Hours: 24hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
20. Explore Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa (虎豹別墅) Villa is a theme park depicting Chinese mythology, folklore and illustrations of various aspects of Confucianism. It contains more than 1000 statues.
Haw Par Villa
Constructed in 1937, Haw Par was also known as Tiger Balm Gardens. Tiger Balm? It does ring a bell, doesn’t it? Yes, Haw Par Villas was built by legendary Burmese brothers, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, as a venue to teach traditional Chinese values. The two brothers owned the ancient recipe for the famous golden ointment Tiger Balm.
Haw Par Villa
Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm (Mon-Fri).
Admission: Free, Open to Public
21. Summit the highest natural point Bukit Timah Hill
Bukit Timah Hill renowned for being the highest hill in Singapore and stands at an altitude of about 163 metres, the highest natural point in our city state.
Bukit Timah Summit
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which holds 40% of Singapore’s flora and fauna, was officially declared an ASEAN Heritage Park since 2011. It is a popular place for nature lovers.
Bukit Timah Hill
Address: along Hindhede Drive. Click here for directions
Opening Hours: 6am – 7pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
22. Outdoor Natural Rock Climbing at Dairy Farm
This place is Not for everyone. It is for those who are more adventurous and climbing enthusiast ! Do check out with more experienced climbers on tips and safety advice before climbing.
Dairy Farm Rock Climbing , by Tinglestan
Natural Rock Climbing @ Diary Farm
Location: refer to http://dairyfarmsingapore.com/beta.html
Opening Hours: from sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
23. Fly a Kite @ Marina Barrage
Marina Barrage is a dam built across the Marina Chanel to keep out seawater to create Singapore 15thReservoir. The Marina catchment is largest water catchment reservoir in Singapore and also the first one in the heart of the city.
Marina Barrage, by Chowch
The open area at the green rooftop of Marina Barrage has become one of the favourite kite flying spots in Singapore. It is also a good place for picnic for couples as well as families with kids.
So, bring your kite and fly it high up , up and up into the Sky!
Marina Barrage
Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951
Website: http://www.pub.gov.sg/Marina/Pages/default.aspx
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily
Admission: Free, Open to Public
24. Watch Wild Birds @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore’s first ASEAN Heritage Park since 2003 where it was recognized as a site of international importance for migratory birds. During migatory seasons, September to March, you may catch sight of rare shorebirds or waders including plovers and sandpipers.
Sungei Buloh, Nparks
Resident birds like heron, kingfisher and sunbirds can be seen throughout the year. Besides bird-watching, you may be able to spot mudskippers, crabs, shellfish, water-snake, spiders, monitor lizards and otters.
Free Guided Tours are available at this webpage. Advance registration required.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserves
Address: 60 Kranji Way, #01-00 Singapore 739453 (Visitor Centre )
301 Neo Tiew Crescent Singapore 718925 (Wetland Centre )
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbwr
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
25. Play or Fish @ Woodlands Waterfront Park
Woodlands Waterfront Park has a 1.5-kilometre-long waterfront promenade and a large playground with a wide range of equipments. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the Straits of Johor or take a stroll to the jetty watching avid anglers wielding their fishing rods. You may bring along your own fishing gears !!!
Btw, Woodlands Waterfront Park is a very popular place for catching Rare Pokemons !!! You can see crowds gathering there to battle or hunt for rare Pokemons !
Woodlands Water Front
Woodlands Waterfront Park
Address: off Admiralty Road West. Click here for directions
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
26. Watch Fire Walking @ Sri Mariamman Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple (since 1827) and also the only temple in Singapore which carry out Theemithi or Firewalking ceremony where devotees walk on fire in exchange for a wish or blessing granted.
Sri Mariamman Temple, by Richard Cawood
The annual Fire Walking Festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple is usually held around October/ November, about a week before Deepavali, the Festival of Lights.
Sri Mariamman Temple
Location: 244 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058793
Opening Hours: 7am – 12pm, and 6pm – 9pm daily
Admission: Free
27. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
This Temple is one of the most popular temple in Singapore located in the the heart of Chinatown. It was built to house the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple , by WilliamCho
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Location: 288, South Bridge Road. Singapore 058840
Website: http://www.btrts.org.sg/english-home
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily
Admission: Free
28. Watch Anglers Fishing @ Bedok Jetty
Bedok Jetty is the longest fishing jetty (250 m) in Singapore and it is one of the most popular jetty for fishing. You can stroll along the jetty to look at the prized Catch of the Day as you hop from angler to angler. Fishes like Tamban, Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass and Sting Ray are popular catch.
Bedok Jetty , by fusionstream
Bedok Jetty
Address: East Coast Park, near carpark F1 or ECP exit 7A. Click here for directions
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
29. Enjoy @ Xtreme Skate Park
Xtreme SkatePark @ the East Coast is Singapore’s first skate park built according to international competition standards. It is a popular venue for both beginners and professionals to enjoy the thrills of extreme skating and biking. It is just a stone throw away from Bedok Jetty,
Extreme Skate Park , ECP Skate Park
It’s Streetcourse section consists of street obstacles such as stairs, handrails, ledges and ramps. Suitable for all levels of skaters and riders. And its Combo Bowl and Vertical Bowl sections are for intermediate to advanced bikers and skaters and for competition purposes.
Xtreme SkatePark @ East Coast
Address: East Coast Park, near carpark F1 or ECP exit 7A. Click here for direction
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
30. Explore Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin literally means “Granite Island“, it is the place to see the “1960s” version of Singapore that existed before modern urbanisation. Admission is Free, but the only way to get to Pulau Ubin is by 10-minute bum boat ride from Changi Jetty, which will cost you about $3.50.
Pulau Ubin Chek Jawa , by WilliamCho
One of the island’s most popular site is Chek Jawa, a huge inter-tidal area with various ecosystems unveiled at low tides of below 0.5 metres. If you are adventurous enough to sink your foot in water, do check the tides table for low tide timings. Otherwise, take a stroll along its 1 kilometer boardwalk.
Pulau Ubin
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 6pm daily
Admission: Free, Open to Public
31. Get A-maze @ Bugis Street
Bugis Street is not a street name. It is the name of the largest Street Shopping location in Singapore with its main entrance along Victoria Street, opposite Bugis Junction.
Bugis Street, by ChooYutShing
You will be thrilled by the maze of the countless bazaar stalls peddling clothings, accessories, and other pasar malam goods. Venture into the Bugis Street shopping labyrinth and don’t lose your way out. Free if you don’t buy anything!
Bugis Street
Address: 3 New Bugis St, Singapore 188867
Opening Hours: around 12pm – 10pm daily
Admission: Free, Open to Public
32. Read All You can @ National Library of Singapore
The National Library building consists of two 16-storey block and 3 basements. Built in 2005 to replace the old National Library building at Stamford Road, it houses the Central Public Library (Basement 1), Drama Centre (Level 2 to 5) and the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library (Level 7 to 13).
National Library Of Singapore, by Ellen-Forsyth
Central Public Library has the largest collection of fiction books (100,000 titles) in Singapore. Total collection of more than 200,000 books. It has also the largest collection of magazines and foreign newspapers. Audiobooks and CDs are available too.
There you go, Read all you can. It’s Free.
There are 2 outdoor gardens in the building, which are accessible by public, that have nice view of the city. They are on Level 5 (Courtyard) and Level 10 (Retreat). Enjoy !
National Library of Singapore
Address: 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
Website: http://www.nlb.gov.sg/
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm daily except Public Holiday
Admission: Free, Open to Public
33. Free Vegetarian Food @ The Buddhist Lodge
Free vegetarian lunch and dinner are provided daily for the consumption of all visitors, regardless of race, religion and nationality.
Singapore Buddhist Lodge, by Guwentravel
Thousands have their meals at the Buddhist Lodge everyday. ( Free vegetarian meals are also available at other buddhist temples such as Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery http://www.kmspks.org ) Free Admission & Free Meals (however, do donate a voluntary token if you can).
The Singapore Buddhist Lodge
Address: 17-19 Kim Yam Rd, Singapore 239329
Website: http://www.sbl.org.sg/en/
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
34. Asian Civilization Museum
Empress Place Building was constructed way back in 1860s as a city courthouse and subsequently used as government offices till 1980s. It is a prime reference of architectural designs used for civic and cultural buildings during Singapore’s Colonial Period.
Currently, the Asian Civilisation Museum is housed at the Empress Place Building since 2003.
Asian Civilisation Museum acm
Asian Civilizations Museum
Address: 1 Empress Place, Singapore 178897 (5mins walk from Raffles Places MRT
Website: https://www.acm.org.sg/
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily. (Fri: till 9pm)
Admission: Free
35. Peranakan Museum
Talk about Peranakan, Little Nonya Lady 小娘惹(Jeanette Aw), Ayam Buah Keluak, Kam Cheng may “pop” up in your mind. A chance to delve into the unique culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Free admission if you are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (Need IDs for verification).
Peranakan Museum, tpm
Peranakan Museum
Address: 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941
Website: http://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily. (Fri: till 9pm)
Admission: Free (Singaporean & PRs), Open to Public
36. Free Yoga Basic & Intermediate Course @ 18 Locations
A group of volunteers inspired by Hathayogi Nikam Guruji who propagated Yoga selflessly throughout his life, provide free Hathayoga sessions to the masses in Mumbai, India.
In Singapore, the first such Yoga course was conducted at Ramakrishan Mission at Bartley Road in 1997. To date, more than 32,000 people have participated in Singapore.
Yoga Nikam, Global Indian Foundation
There are Free Basic (and Intermediate) Yoga Lessons conducted by well-trained instructors at 18 Locations in various parts of Singapore for you to choose from. First come first served. Free of charge!!! Just bring your own Yoga mat. Check here for more information and schedule for their free yoga courses.
YogaNikam
Website: http://www.yoganikam.org/basic-course.php
Location: various locations.
Opening Hours: Usually 9.30am-11.30am(Weekends) or 7pm-9pm (Weekdays night) depending on location.
Course: Free, Open to Public
37. Stroll on the Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge is the World’s First Curved ‘Double Helix’ Pedestrian Bridge and Singapore’s longest pedestrian bridge at 280 metres, It’s unique spiraling architecture was modelled after the structure of DNA (Basic building block of Life).
Helix Bridge, by Jeffery Goh
With its entrance near Marina Bay Floating Platform area, Helix Bridge provides quick access to Marina Bay Sands (Integrated Resort) from Esplande area or Promenade MRT station.
Stroll on the Helix Bridge in the night and be entertained by the various colour of lights, programmed to set different moods at different times!
Helix Bridge, Singapore
Location: near Marina Bay Floating Platform.
Direction: http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/the-helix-bridge/36044_1.html
Opening Hours: 24 Hours.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
38. Free Interior Design Ideas @ Showflats
Showflat viewing (or hopping) is one of Singaporean’s favourite pastimes on weekends. Property developers usually engages good interior designer firms to dress up the showflats.
Show Flats hopping
So, flip the newspapers or log on to the internet, and start from the one that is nearest to you. Free! Sometimes, you even get refreshments, buffets and even freeBeer at specific launch date ! Opening hours usually from 10am to 6pm.
39. Free Concerts & Nature Walk @ Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2015. It isSingapore’s first World Heritage site and the third Botanic Gardens in the world to be listed as a World Heritage Site, afterPadua Garden in Italy andKew Gardens in England.
With more than 150 years of history, the 74-hectare Gardens is well-loved by Singaporeans from all walks of life.
Singapore Botanic Garden, by alantankenghoe
You can usually find free walking tours conducted by volunteers on Saturdays, except on the 5th Saturday of the month. Click here for more information.
Don’t miss attractions like Jacobs Balla Children’s Garden and Healing Garden. Free Admission to most portion of Botanic except for its National Orchid Garden. And on some weekends, there are outdoor Concerts in the garden.
Botanic Gardens, Singapore
Location: 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Opening Hours: 5am – 12am daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
40. Travel back in time @ National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore is the oldest museum in Singapore, with its history dating back to 1870s. Free Admission to all visitors for most sections except for some charges at selected exhibitions and programmes. However if you are Singapore or Permanent Residents, Exhibitions and Stamford galleries are Free !
National Museum Of Singapore, by Michael-Coghlan
Free 1-Hour Guided Tours by volunteers are available too.
National Museum Singapore
Location: 93 Stamford Road S(178897)
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/
Opening Hours: 10am – 6m daily (Last admission 5.30pm).
Admission: Free, Open to Public
41. FREE Fire Fighting lessons @ Fire Stations
Walk into any Fire Station in Singapore (except Jurong Island Fire Station) on Saturdays 9am to 11am. They have this Open House time slot to educate visitors on basic fire-fighting and role of Singapore Civil Defence Force. (No pre-registration is required for 1-9pax, just Walk in)
Do visit The Central Fire Station, which is the oldest (built in 1908) existing fire station in Singapore.
Central Fire Station, by ErwinSoo
Central Fire Station, Singapore
Location: 62 Hill Street, Singapore 179367
Website: http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/scdf_internet/en/scdf_247/others/visit_our_fire_stations.html
Open House Hours: 9am – 11am Saturday
Admission: Free, Open to Public
42. Have a Good Animal Time @ The Animal Resort
Watch “Live” the majestic Cassowary (a species of huge bird that is only smaller than Ostrich and Emu). Cassowary has “dinosaur-like” feet with claws 5 inches long, and can run up to 50km/h.
Animal Resort Cassowary, by Jean
There are other birds like Crown Crane and the Marabou Stork (which is a massive bird with a huge bill with a pink sac at its throat). Animal lovers will love this small resort for other animals like guinea pigs, horses, rabbits, parrots, dogs, peacocks, fishes etc.
Animal Resort, Singapore
Location: 81 Seletar West Farmway 5
Website: http://theanimalresort.com/home/
Open House Hours: 10am – 6pm daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
43. Gaze at the Stars @ The Observatory, Science Centre
The Sun is the only star in our Solar System? The moon is reason why we have high tides and low tides? How many stars in the galaxy? Ask the experts as many “Starry” questions as you may have at the Free session.
Singapore Science Centre Observatory, by Loveatsg
Excellent opportunity to get to closer look at the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Saturn as well as other stars ( depending visibility and time of the year) through the giant lens of the Telescope in the Observatory.
Science Center Observatory, Omni-Threatre @ Science Centre
Location: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road Singapore 609433
Website: http://scobbers.blogspot.com/
Session Hours: 7.50am – 10pm on Fridays (except Public Holidays)
Admission: Free, Open to Public at the session
44. Reuse & Recycle Water @ NEWater Visitor Centre
Free one-hour guided tour to learn about Singapore’s 3rd National Tap and the science of turning treated used water into drinking water.
NEWater Ultraviolet Technology
Discover the advanced membrane and ultraviolet technologies that make our recycled water so clean.
Very fun and enriching! And at the end of the session, a bottle of NEWater will be given free.
NEWater Visitor Centre
Location: Koh Sek Lim Road (Near Tanah Merah MRT Station, Exit A)
Website: http://www.pub.gov.sg/water/newater/visitors/Pages/default.aspx
Opening Hours: 9am – 5.30pm (Tues – Sun)
(Closed for Upgrading. Re-Open 1st July 2015)
Admission: Free, Open to Public
45. Visit the Istana
The Instana grounds is open to the public in celebration of Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya Puasa, Labour Day and National Day. The date of the open house are usually scheduled near the above public holidays, just check the website for the actual dates.
Istana Singapore, by Icemoon
Admission to Istana Grounds is Free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. (Charges for other visitors is $2). Main Entrance to istana ground is along Orchard Road (Near Dhoby Ghaut MRT). Do check thislink for date of Open House and importation notes for All Visitors. (Need to go through security screening before entering).
The Istana Open House
Location: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore 238823
Website: http://www.istana.gov.sg/
Open House Hours: Usually 8.30am – 6pm (designated days only)
Admission: Free (Singaporean & PRs), Open to Public
46. Meet the Merlions in Singapore
The Merlion, which is one of Singapore most well-known icon, is a mythical creature with the head of a Lion and the body of a fish. The most popular Merlions are located at Merlion Park (Near 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213). Click here for directions.
Merlion Park, by kewl
Go Pose a Photo with the Merlions in Singapore. There are seven official Merlion statues in Singapore. Their locations and sizes are as follow;
Merlion Park (8.6m & 2m) , Sentosa (37m), Singapore Tourism Board (3m), Mount Faber (3m) and Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Carpark Entrance to Blk 216-222 (2 x 2.5m).
Admission: Free (Outdoor area)
47. Enjoy Arts @ Singapore Art Museum
Hop into the world of arts with a Free 45-minutes guided tour.
Singapore Art Museum, by SAM
Singapore Art Museum
Location: 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555.
Website: http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Mon – Sun) , 10am – 9pm (Fri)
(Last admission is 6.15pm)
Admission: Free (for Singaporean and PRs). Foreign visitors enjoy free entry every Friday from 6pm – 9pm, and on Open House days.
48. Singapore Maritime gallery
Learn how Singapore transformed into one of the world’s leading International Maritime Centres. See the world’s busiest port in action.
Singapore Maritime Centre
Singapore Maritime Gallery
Website: http://maritimegallery.sg
Location: 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Marina South Pier, Singapore 018988
Opening Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm(Tue – Sun, & Public Holidays)
Admission: Free
49. Window shop at IKEA, Giant & Courts @ Tampines
With 3 Mega Stores side by side, from furniture (IKEA) to electronics (Courts) to your groceries (Giant), you can window-shop till you drop. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about parking charges as carparks are absolutely free ! Plenty of carpark lots too! It is also nice way to get out of the afternoon’s heat.
IKEA, Tampines
IKEA Singapore, Tampines
Website: http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/store/tampines/tamp_splash
Location: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Opening Hours: 10am – 11pm daily
Admission: Free
50. SengKang Riverside Park
Explore the beautiful park and its Floating Wetlands which connects to SengKang Sports Complex. Sengkang Floating Wetland is Singapore’s first and largest man-made floating wetland island, located in the midst of Punggol Reservoir. It is the size of half a football field.
SengKang Floating Wetland, by cpgcorp
SengKang Riverside Park
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/sengkang-riverside-park
Location: Anchorvale Street, next to SengKang Sports and Recreation Club (Singapore 544964)
Opening Hours: 24Hours daily
Admission: Free
51. See Aircraft Exhibits @ RSAF Museum
The RSAF museum is currently undergoing revamp to refresh its contents and update its galleries with our Air Force’s latest developments. The re-opening is slated for 1st August 2015.
RSAF Museum
During this period of the revamp, the indoor gallery on level 2 will be closed. Visitors can continue to visit the aircrafts exhibits on level 1. (Don’t miss RSAF Mega Open House every year ! )
RSAF Museum, Singapore
Website: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/air_force/about/museum.html
Location: 400 Airport Road, Singapore 534234
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 5pm (Tues – Sun) (Closed on Public Holidays)
Admission: Free
52. Visit Changi Chapel and Changi Museum
The Changi Museum is dedicated to all those who lived and died in Singapore, in particular the Changi area, during the dark years of World War II.
Changi Chapel Changi Museum
Changi Museum
Website: http://www.changimuseum.sg
Location: 1000, Upper Changi Road North, Singapore 507707
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 5pm daily (Last admission 4.30pm)
Admission: Free
53. Visit Chinese Garden & Japanese Garden
With a year-long redecoration and refurbishment project at Chinese and Japanese Garden, there is definitely more to see when it reopens around end of 2015…
Chinese Gardens , by traveloriented
Chinese and Japanese garden
Location: 1 Chinese Garden Road, Singapore 619795
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 5pm daily (Last admission 4.30pm)
Admission: Free
54. Ship Watching @ East Coast Park
East Coast Park is the largest coastal park in Singapore with size 185 hectare, and is built entirely on reclaimed land in the 1970s.
East Coast Park
The park is a popular hangout for locals to relax and chill out. Activities include jogging, cycling or just gather for pinics and barbeques. You can get an obstructed stunning view of the entire coastline with ships in queues passing the south-eastern coast of Singapore. And of course, enjoy the sea breeze !
East Coast Park
Address: http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/udmc/1216-east-coast-parkway-449887/9467_67762.html
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily.
Admission: Free, Open to Public
55. Free 2 Hour Walking Tour @ Chinatown
Singapore’s Chinatown is known as literally as Bull-Cart Water in Chinese ( 牛车水 ) as well as in Malay (Kreta Ayer) because of its location. In the 19th century, Chinatown’s water supply was principally transported by animal-driven carts.
Chinatown, by WilliamChoChinatown, by WilliamCho
Weekly Free 2 hours Walking Tour “Footprints of Our Forefathers” which features Chinatown through stories and experiences of our pioneers. Meeting place of the free tour is at Chinatown Visitor Centre on Saturdays, 9.30am.
A great way to start exploring Chinatown, a neighbourhood rich in Chinese cultural elements.
56. Relax @ Changi Beach Park
Changi Beach Park is one of the oldest coastal parks with a “kampong” feel of the 1970s. Also commonly known as “Changi End” by the locals, it is located at the northeastern tip of Singapore.
Changi Beach Park, by kohseesu
It is one of the favourite place to enjoy fishing, jogging, pinics and an ideal place for sunrises and watching planes (as it is near Changi Airport). Come on here to relax…in the day or in the night…
Changi Beach Park
Location: Nicoll Dr, Singapore 498991
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily
Admission: Free
57. Picnic @ Punggol Point Park
Commonly known as “Punggol End” by the locals, the area used to be a very popular seafood haunt in the 1980s and the 1990s. The area underwent extensive redevelopment and reopened as Punggol Point Park in 2011. Do Visit its popular Punggol Jetty where anglers like to hangout. You also can stroll towards Coney Island in about 15mins, or to Marina Country Club in 20mins.
Punggol Point Park
Check out nearby attractions like Punggol Jetty, Punggol Ranch & Punggol Promenade and a little white sand Beach, and Coney Island too. Click Herefor Coney Island details
Punggol Point Park
Location: Punggol Point Road (near Punggol Jetty)
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily
Admission: Free
Hope there is something for you. All FREE !!! Enjoy !!!
