The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Sunday 5th May.


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Top events in London on Sun 5th May 2019

IWA Canalway Cavalcade is London's biggest, brightest and best waterways festival.
2019-05-05
All Day
 
Maida Vale
Maida Vale
Explore a large labyrinth of colour and light.
2019-05-05
11am to 4:30pm
 
Wembley
Wembley
Traditional May Day entertainment with Maypole dancing, music, entertainment for all the family.
2019-05-05
11am to 4pm
 
Mayfair
Mayfair
A monthly opening of the Victorian museum of industrial testing equipment.
2019-05-05
11am to 5pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Monthly(ish) open days at 250 acres of the estate originally laid out by Capability Brown.
2019-05-05
1pm to 5pm
 
Reigate
Reigate

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Admire the gardens as they are brightened by the impressive 20,000 tulips planted throughout the gardens.
11:30am to 3:30pm
Eltham
Closing soon Sun, 5th May
2019-04-23
2019-05-05
A photographic exhibition documenting the living conditions of London’s most disadvantaged children.
11am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 5th May
2019-04-02
2019-05-05
Ara Güler, who passed away last year, was known by many as one of the greatest photojournalists of his time
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 5th May
2019-04-23
2019-05-05
This exhibition is the story of humanity’s ever-changing relationship with our nearest star.
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Mon, 6th May
2018-10-06
2019-05-06
With more than 800 images on display, this global photography exhibition presents all winning and shortlisted entries, including the Photographer of the Year, from this year’s Awards
10am to 8pm
Strand
Closing soon Mon, 6th May
2019-04-18
2019-05-06
An exhibition of DANAD Design's trailblazing work from 1958–62, featuring their original furniture and surface designs.
12pm to 6pm
Hanover Square
Closing soon Fri, 10th May
2019-04-26
2019-05-10
Explore the Library’s collection of pocket-sized friendship albums – made between the 16th and 19th centuries.
11am to 5pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 12th May
2019-02-12
2019-05-12
This exhibition explores the art, science, ethics and technology that enables human repair and alteration.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 12th May
2019-02-28
2019-05-12
The first major exhibition on Tudor and Jacobean portrait miniatures in the UK for over 35 years.
10am to 6pm
Soho
Closing soon Sun, 19th May
2019-02-21
2019-05-19
This display presents six innovative projects from the collections of the RIBA and the V&A, each demonstrating a unique experiment in social housing design.
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 26th May
2018-11-24
2019-05-26

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Sunday 5th May 2019

Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London
 12pm to 5pm
 
 Barbican
2019-05-05
2019-05-05
For the very first time, The National Archives is opening its doors for the entire weekend!
 11am to 4pm
 
 Richmond
2019-05-05
2019-05-05

First Sundays at The National Archives

Hidden under a road bridge can be found the remains of a medieval monastery.
 11am to 4pm
 
 Wimbledon
2019-05-05
2019-05-05
A opportunity to explore the Chapel in its entirety, including some rarely seen spaces such as the Committee Room and Minister’s Vestry.
 12:15pm to 3pm
 
 Islington
2019-05-05
2019-05-05
A 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
 Starts at 1pm
 
 Barbican
2019-05-05
2019-05-05

Architecture Tours - Brutal or beautiful?

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Sunday 5th May 2019

Explore London with one of our fantastic Doctor Who guides on this 2 ½ hour walking tour.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Southwark
2019-05-05
2019-05-05