London 2012 Olympics – on the cheap and right now

Planned your trip to London nine months too early? You don't need to miss out on the capital's niche sports even if you won't be with us for the 2012 Olympics next summer. Do your research beforehand and you can pick up a bargain.

Here's an example: this weekend I went to York Hall in Bethnal Green, East London to watch the GB Amateur Boxing Championships for just £10 for a whole afternoon of boxing. There's lots of matches and tournaments around the city all year long so just because the Olympics events have sold out doesn't mean you can't watch this fascinating sport while you're in London.