The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 28th April.


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Top events in London on Sat 28th Apr 2018

Tour of Hornsey Town Hall - an iconic modernist public building
2018-04-28
11am to 12pm
 
Hornsey
Hornsey
Come examine posters, programmes, photographs and weird and wonderful material showcasing the life and artistic history of the Southbank Centre
2018-04-28
Starts at 12pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Contemporary craft and design fair, where the makers themselves meet the public.
2018-04-28
12pm to 6pm
 
Poplar
Poplar
In this drop-in session, learn about how music, dance, literature and visual art have been preserved.
2018-04-28
12pm to 4pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Come and explore this beautiful nature reserve which is usually closed to the public.
2018-04-28
1pm to 4pm
 
Brockley
Brockley
A weekend of science, technology, live music, fascinating talks, creative workshops and street food.
2018-04-28
3pm to 4pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
This screening showcases archival film footage of a range of artists working in the Southbank Centre from the 1960s onwards
2018-04-28
Starts at 5pm
 
Southwark
Southwark

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The exhibition explores the ideas and skills that go into great underground structures and looks to a future where smart subterranean construction can contribute ever greater benefits.
10am to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 28th April
2018-03-01
2018-04-28
A large exhibition devoted to the music sensation.
All Day
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 29th April
2017-12-14
2018-04-29
A room full of coloured shapes and sounds. It's art.
11am to 4pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 29th April
2018-02-28
2018-04-29
This exhibition of new and recent work by artist Louise Weir, takes visitors on an investigative journey of memory, identity and loss informed by Charles Dickens’s classic novel, Great Expectations.
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 29th April
2018-03-13
2018-04-29
Painter of London life Ed Gray exhibits his paintings of everyday London life.
8am to 9pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Mon, 30th April
2018-03-05
2018-04-30
A journey behind the scenes encountering collections, installations, audiovisual content and live performances that reveal the stories of Southbank Centre's 1960s buildings.
All Day
Southwark
Closing soon Tue, 1st May
2018-04-10
2018-05-01
This is a selection from the photographic project tracing the route of the new Elizabeth Line across central London, recording people and places encountered along the way.
11am to 4pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Fri, 4th May
2018-04-07
2018-05-04
Five multi-award-winning photographers – Poulomi Basu, Sam Faulkner, Adam Ferguson, Ashley Gilbertson and Andrew Quilty – have documented the lives of people around the world who have been affected by blindness that could, and should, have been avoided.
All Day
Southwark
Closing soon Fri, 4th May
2018-04-14
2018-05-04
This exhibition brings together more than ninety works in oil and watercolour, never-before-exhibited photographs and drawings by the artist.
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Closing soon Sun, 6th May
2018-01-14
2018-05-06
The relationship between language and the living world is celebrated in this exhibition of poetry and illustration
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 6th May
2018-01-19
2018-05-06

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 28th April 2018

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
Weekend openings of one of London's largest visible Roman ruins, currently in the basement of an otherwise unremarkable office block.
 11am to 1pm
 
 City of London
2018-04-28
2018-04-28

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Walking tours of London on Saturday 28th April 2018

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.
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 Barbican
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
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
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
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
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2018-04-28
2018-04-28
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
2018-04-28
2018-04-28