The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 4th August.


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Top events in London on Sat 4th Aug 2018

Classic local fete taking place in Docklands on the city farm's large fields.
2018-08-04
10am to 4pm
 
Poplar
Poplar
A wondrous old barn now filled with random heritage clutter -- go for the atmosphere than the objects themselves.
2018-08-04
10:30am to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2018-08-04
2pm to 5pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
Architect Geoff Shearcroft hosts a conversation which explores the legacy of postmodernism in contemporary architecture.
2018-08-04
3pm to 4pm
 
Holborn
Holborn

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

An exhibition brings to life the dawn of hip hop culture in a series of vibrant photographs.
12pm to 5:30pm
Fitzrovia
Closing soon Sat, 4th August
2018-06-20
2018-08-04
Discover the links between the British Library and Karl Marx and his daughter Eleanor, through original documents from their work in the British Museum Reading Room
All Day
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 5th August
2018-06-03
2018-08-05
Pioneering Taiwanese video artist Yuan Goang-Ming continues his study of ruins, homes and dwellings in this free exhibition.
11am to 7pm
Southwark
Closing soon Mon, 6th August
2018-07-22
2018-08-06
An outdoor exhibition of photographs, around the Kings Cross area of London, exploring the diversity of European Heritage.
All Day
Islington
Closing soon Thu, 9th August
2018-07-10
2018-08-09
Discover how graphic design has played a pivotal role in dictating and reacting to the major political moments of our times.
10am to 6pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 12th August
2018-03-28
2018-08-12
The visual artist and Royal Academician explores “landscape” in its broadest sense
10am to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Sun, 12th August
2018-07-22
2018-08-12
Photographs of 1970s Whitechapel homes and squats.
12pm to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Wed, 15th August
2018-07-18
2018-08-15
Through this exhibition, biomimetic design elements as well as the multilayering of fluid identities and dress are explored.
11am to 5pm
Bethnal Green
Closing soon Wed, 15th August
2018-07-27
2018-08-15
A display of automata from the leading makers of the last 40 years, ranging from the humorous to the macabre and from the playful to the satirical.
11am to 4pm
Pinner
Closing soon Sun, 19th August
2018-05-26
2018-08-19
£14.50  
This mid-career survey of the work of acclaimed South Korean artist Lee Bul – the first in London – explores the artist’s extensive investigation into the body and its relationship to architectural space.
All Day
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 19th August
2018-05-30
2018-08-19

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 4th August 2018

We offer tutorials to help you effectively use the web and the genealogy websites.
 10:30am to 2pm
 
 Clerkenwell
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
This is a guided walk around Kings Cross including much of the redevelopment project.
 11am to 12pm
 
 Islington
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
From illusions of Versailles, to incarnations of ancient Greece and modernism, this walk explores the artfully spun fictions and show stoppers of the Regent's Park through the story of its making, its best buildings, finest views and greatest dramas!
 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 Camden
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
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
2018-08-04
2018-08-04

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 4th August 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
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2018-08-04
2018-08-04
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
2018-08-04
2018-08-04