The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 2nd December.


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Top events in London on Sat 2nd Dec 2017

There will be a steam train running along part of the North London line during the morning.
2017-12-02
9:30am to 11:30am
 
Celebrating 50 Years of British Cave Exploration & Cave Science at Home and Abroad.
2017-12-02
10am to 5pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
Join the Institute of Imagination for a festive celebration of tinkering and making.
2017-12-02
10am to 4pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Come and see amazing models of cars, cranes, trains and lots more, all built from Meccano.
2017-12-02
10:30am to 5pm
 
Barkingside
Barkingside
Want to know more about the interwoven history of Southbank Centre’s architecture and culture?
2017-12-02
12pm to 4pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
A note that a steam train, pulled by the Class 4-6-2 no 35028 Clan Line will be chugging around south London.
2017-12-02
12:20pm to 4pm
 
Three experts who specialize in the language, literature and material culture of war discuss life in the trenches and on the Home Front.
2017-12-02
2pm to 4pm
 
Beckenham
Beckenham
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2017-12-02
2pm to 5pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
Homes and businesses decorate a window, leave their blinds open and create a fabulous trail for everyone to enjoy.
2017-12-02
5pm to 8pm
 

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Explore the history of the Wrens in Greenwich. New interviews and research offer a rare female perspective into the fascinating history of the Old Royal Naval College.
10am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 3rd December
2017-07-07
2017-12-03
This is the exhibition on Balenciaga in the UK and marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of his first fashion house.
10am to 5:30pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Tue, 5th December
2017-05-27
2017-12-05
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

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 2nd December 2017

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 Clerkenwell
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
How much concrete was used? Why is it called ‘Barbican’? Why is the lake so green…?
 1pm to :
 
2017-12-02
2017-12-02

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 2nd December 2017

Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
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
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
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
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2017-12-02
2017-12-02
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
2017-12-02
2017-12-02