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Strawberry Hill House guided tourStrawberry Hill House is internationally renowned as one of the best examples of Georgian Gothic architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Horace Walpole’s architectural masterpiece exploring the history, interiors and stories of its residents.
Starts at 10:00am£17Strawberry Hill, Twickenham
Strawberry Hill House is internationally renowned as one of the best examples of Georgian Gothic architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Horace Walpole’s architectural masterpiece exploring the history, interiors and stories of its residents.
Erith Model Railway Society showThe Erith Model Railway Society’s January Exhibition, one of South East England’s largest shows, will be returning to the Harris Garrard Academy (formerly the Business Academy, Bexley) for their first show there since 2015. The show will continue to encompass …
10:00am to 4:00pm£9Erith Marshes
The Erith Model Railway Society’s January Exhibition, one of South East England’s largest shows, will be returning to the Harris Garrard Academy (formerly the Business Academy, Bexley) for their first show there since 2015. The show will continue to encompass …
Adams Antiques Fair
Shop from over 120 exhibitors of antiques at the "Horti" antiques fair, established for over 40 years at The Lindley Hall in Westminster.
10:00am to 4:30pm£7.21Pimlico
Shop from over 120 exhibitors of antiques at the "Horti" antiques fair, established for over 40 years at The Lindley Hall in Westminster.
Annual March in Commemoration of Charles IAn annual march down The Mall to commemorate the execution of King Charles I will take place this morning. This is a ceremony to remember the “Horrid Murder” of King Charles I in 1649, and carried out by King’s Army …
11:00am to 1:00pmFreeWhitehall
An annual march down The Mall to commemorate the execution of King Charles I will take place this morning. This is a ceremony to remember the “Horrid Murder” of King Charles I in 1649, and carried out by King’s Army …
Lunar New Year Celebrations 2025 in TwickenhamA dragon parade through the town to mark the Chinese New Year, along with dance, music and fete events.
1:00pm to 4:00pmFree
A dragon parade through the town to mark the Chinese New Year, along with dance, music and fete events.
Kew Bridge Kinema: Laurel and HardyA selection of silent films featuring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy (together and separately) and featuring musical accompaniment from the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
2:30pm to 5:00pm£15.00Musical Museum, Brentford
A selection of silent films featuring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy (together and separately) and featuring musical accompaniment from the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Drawn to Blue: Artists’ use of blue paperThis display will present a selection of drawings on blue paper from The Courtauld’s collection, ranging from works by the Venetian Renaissance artist Jacopo Tintoretto to a watercolour by famed English Artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. Made from fibres derived …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 26th Jan Closing Soon£10Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand
This display will present a selection of drawings on blue paper from The Courtauld’s collection, ranging from works by the Venetian Renaissance artist Jacopo Tintoretto to a watercolour by famed English Artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. Made from fibres derived …
Zanele MuholiThis summer, the acclaimed exhibition of visual activist Zanele Muholi will return to Tate Modern after it was cut short by the pandemic. Muholi (b.1972) came to prominence in the early 2000s with photographs that told the stories of Black …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 26th Jan Closing Soon£18Tate Modern, Southwark
This summer, the acclaimed exhibition of visual activist Zanele Muholi will return to Tate Modern after it was cut short by the pandemic. Muholi (b.1972) came to prominence in the early 2000s with photographs that told the stories of Black …
The RiverSubmerge yourself in the depths of the River Thames in this unique audio installation by sound artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with Tony Myatt. Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the River Thames? The River explores the beauty …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 26th Jan Closing SoonFreeNatural History Museum, South Kensington
Submerge yourself in the depths of the River Thames in this unique audio installation by sound artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with Tony Myatt. Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the River Thames? The River explores the beauty …
Beyond the MatrixArtist Amelia Bowles, curated by Gilliam Jason Gallery, introduces ‘Komorebi,’ a series of site-specific, colorful, and ever-changing sculptures. These new works explore the relationships between space, mass, and materiality in 100 Bishopsgate’s glass-fronted, geometric atrium. The exhibition is open to …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeCity of London
Artist Amelia Bowles, curated by Gilliam Jason Gallery, introduces ‘Komorebi,’ a series of site-specific, colorful, and ever-changing sculptures. These new works explore the relationships between space, mass, and materiality in 100 Bishopsgate’s glass-fronted, geometric atrium. The exhibition is open to …
Exposure and Contrast: The Exit Photography GroupLSE Library’s Autumn/Winter exhibition derives from a collection of photographs and interviews held in the archives. The group responsible for this collection were called Exit and they came together in the 1970s to bear witness to the changes and challenges …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeLSE Library, Holborn
LSE Library’s Autumn/Winter exhibition derives from a collection of photographs and interviews held in the archives. The group responsible for this collection were called Exit and they came together in the 1970s to bear witness to the changes and challenges …
Special Edition 'Series 0' Shinkansen Nose Cone2024 marks 60 years since the very first Shinkansen, or ‘bullet train’, entered into service on the T?kaid? Shinkansen line. The T?kaid? Shinkansen line was the world’s first high speed rail line, inaugurated just 10 days before the opening ceremony …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeJapan House London, Kensington
2024 marks 60 years since the very first Shinkansen, or ‘bullet train’, entered into service on the T?kaid? Shinkansen line. The T?kaid? Shinkansen line was the world’s first high speed rail line, inaugurated just 10 days before the opening ceremony …
Winter Lights 2025The annual winter lights trail will take you on a journey through 11 temporary installations, as well as their permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists across the globe, our 2025 festival explores the transformative and …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 1st Feb Closing SoonFreePoplar
The annual winter lights trail will take you on a journey through 11 temporary installations, as well as their permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists across the globe, our 2025 festival explores the transformative and …
Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing Soon£12.75Foundling Museum, Clerkenwell
Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
The Kola Nut Cannot Be ContainedWhat do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing SoonFreeWellcome Collection, Camden
What do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Discover Constable & The Hay WainFind out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Find out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …