The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 12th May.


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Top events in London on Sat 12th May 2018

Ancient fair with local stalls, a parade and food/drinks.
2018-05-12
All Day
 
Cheam
Cheam
A weekend of free activities celebrating Dartford's industrial heritage.
2018-05-12
All Day
 
Dartford
Dartford
A weekend of free guided walks provided by TfL.
2018-05-12
All Day
 
A weekend of LU themed events on the heritage steam line that was once part of the Central line.
2018-05-12
All Day
 
Two daily demonstrations of pottery throwing.
2018-05-12
9:30am to 6pm
 
Shoreditch
Shoreditch
Observe demonstrations, talks and live carving competitions, and try your hand at stone carving and other activities.
2018-05-12
10am to 5pm
 
Kennington
Kennington
Explore the history of the postal sorting office in The Regent's Park in WW1: 2 billion letters and 140 million parcels were processed for soldiers ac
2018-05-12
11am to 3pm
 
Camden
Camden
The Notting Hill May Fair began more than 30 years ago and is known for its traditional village games and stalls, music, maypole dancing, fancy dress contest and dog show.
2018-05-12
12:30pm to 5pm
 
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Tours of the the only surviving windmill in inner London
2018-05-12
1pm to 2pm
 
Brixton
Brixton
Come along to Upminster Windmill's Visitor Centre where you can learn about the history of the site and our restoration project. Free Entry.
2018-05-12
1pm to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
Join Bruichladdich Brand Ambassador Abigail Clephane for a whisky tasting and hear about the brand’s Islay single malt whiskies
2018-05-12
2pm to 4pm
 
Soho
Soho
Come and try the organ, find out how it works, even if you have never played before and would like to have a guided go.
2018-05-12
3pm to 4:30pm
 
Dulwich
Dulwich
Join two cookbook authors who have taken fictional food from page to plate: Pen Vogler, food historian and author of Dinner with Dickens and Kate Young, author of The Little Library Cookbook.
2018-05-12
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Camden
Camden

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

American-born artist Nancy Fouts is best known for her distinctive sculptural works, which reconfigure commonplace objects and materials with a characteristically playful and provocative humour.
10am to 6pm
Hanover Square
Closing soon Sat, 12th May
2018-04-12
2018-05-12
Rose Uniacke explores the enduring fascination with gold and the applications of this rare and incorruptible metal, with an in-store exploration of the art of gilding.
10am to 4pm
Sloane Square
Closing soon Sat, 12th May
2018-05-09
2018-05-12
This display examines the background to the first soldier of African descent to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
10am to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sun, 13th May
2017-11-10
2018-05-13
Enter the realm of venomous creatures in this eye-opening exhibition.
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 13th May
2017-11-10
2018-05-13
Taking the theme of botanicals and drink, bespoke artworks by 15 of the UK’s foremost letter carvers form a unique exhibition in the verdant surroundings of this historic garden.
11am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 13th May
2018-05-09
2018-05-13
Makers of leather costumes for Hollywood movies open their London studios to the public for the first time.
11am to 5pm
Islington
Closing soon Sun, 13th May
2018-05-09
2018-05-13
Paul Catherall showcases the breadth of his work across two decades of printmaking in a major solo show of his linocuts- his ode to an ever-changing London skyline.
11am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 13th May
2018-05-03
2018-05-13
This exhibition and art installation brings together a variety of media and archival material, from biological slides and scientific papers to photogr
9:30am to 5pm
City of London
Closing soon Wed, 16th May
2018-03-19
2018-05-16
See a unique series of watercolours of the interior and precincts of the Abbey church by the artist Alexander Cresswell.
9:30am to 3:30pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Wed, 16th May
2018-03-17
2018-05-16
This exhibition brings together, for the first time, the works of four of the most celebrated figures in art photography.
10am to 6pm
Soho
Closing soon Sun, 20th May
2018-03-01
2018-05-20

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 12th May 2018

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
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
2018-05-12
2018-05-12

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 12th May 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
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
As 2018 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, we have a month of guided walks to commemorate the lives of the City men and women who went off to the Great War.
 Starts at 11am
 
 Trafalgar Square
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
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
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
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
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2018-05-12
2018-05-12
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
2018-05-12
2018-05-12