The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 9th December.


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Top events in London on Sat 9th Dec 2017

The Routemaster Association is planning to commemorate this anniversary with a road run over the route.
2017-12-09
Starts at 12am
 
An exhibition that provides a glimpse of the challenges and joys of theatrical life since the days of Elizabeth I.
2017-12-09
9:30am to 4:45pm
 
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell
These tours have been created to mark the 100th anniversary of the Johnston typeface.
2017-12-09
Starts at 11am
 
Acton
Acton
The opening weekend of the Headstone Manor Museum after four years of development.
2017-12-09
12pm to 5pm
 
Rayners Lane
Rayners Lane
£8.00
The Mysterium is a thoroughly modern exploration of the world’s most bizarre and enigmatic phenomena.
2017-12-09
2pm to 5pm
 
Holborn
Holborn
A special Christmas Lights walk with two Westminster Guides raising funds for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans
2017-12-09
5pm to 7pm
 
Marylebone High St
Marylebone High St

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

A display of paintings, drawings and models by the likes of Dame Zaha Hadid, Amanda Levete, Julia Barfield and Patty Hopkins.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sat, 9th December
2017-10-07
2017-12-09
Artifacts and photos from the discovery of the wreak of The London, a ship that sank in 1665 off Southend.
9:30am to 5:15pm
Euston
Closing soon Mon, 11th December
2017-11-17
2017-12-11
This exhibition provides snapshots of everyday lives as the metropolis expanded and new communities emerged over the centuries.
All Day
Euston
Closing soon Fri, 15th December
2017-04-04
2017-12-15
Focussing on London through the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, this exhibition traces the impact of the Reformation on culture and society.
9am to 5:15pm
Euston
Closing soon Fri, 15th December
2017-06-26
2017-12-15
This exhibition tells stories of the boring beasts that have changed the world.
1pm to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 16th December
2017-09-21
2017-12-16
A free exhibition of photos and memorabilia covering Sir Simon Rattle’s musical life to date.
9:30am to 4pm
Barbican
Closing soon Fri, 22nd December
2017-09-14
2017-12-22
Alan’s exhibition features paintings that were executed directly in front of his subjects, usually at the beginning or at the end of the day.
9:30am to 4pm
Barbican
Closing soon Wed, 27th December
2017-12-01
2017-12-27
Falling Shawls is a floating textile installation that artist Outi Pieski describes as a ‘drawing in air’.
10am to 10pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 31st December
2017-07-22
2017-12-31
An international cast of street artists have teamed up with fan maker extraordinaire, Sylvain Le Guen in a bid to reinvigorate the craft of fan making.
11am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 31st December
2017-09-19
2017-12-31
An exhibition dedicated to Russian protest art over the past 25 years.
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 31st December
2017-11-16
2017-12-31

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 9th December 2017

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
A ghost walk for people who don't believe in ghosts. Come walk the atmospheric and ancient streets of Smithfield and Farringdon hearing of the stories of screaming Anne, ghosts of inconveniently alive judges, carpet lifting pub ghosts, the horrible secret of Bleeding Heart Yard and the ghost of Scratching Fanny on Cock Lane (to name but a few).
 7pm to 8:45pm
 
 Clerkenwell
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
How much concrete was used? Why is it called ‘Barbican’? Why is the lake so green…?
 1pm to :
 
2017-12-09
2017-12-09

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Walking tours of London on Saturday 9th December 2017

Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
Hear about the history of the area and how it was transformed to host the world-famous London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Olympic Park
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
Join Pete on his fascinating walking tour taking in the sights and sounds of Brick Lane and the lesser known streets of this vibrant community.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Tower Hill
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2017-12-09
2017-12-09
This walking tour covers iconic London from a new perspective, introducing guests to the history and surprisingly dynamic modern politics of the Public Toilet.
 3:30pm to 5:30pm
 
 Southwark
2017-12-09
2017-12-09