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Top events in London on Sat 1st Dec 2018
Roll up your sleeves and get involved in an event on London’s biggest ever tree planting weekend.
All Day
Beginning from Poplar, the East End area in which he lives, Bob Gilbert explores, in particular, our relationship with the trees that have helped shape London
2pm to 3pm
Poplar
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2pm to 5pm Tooting
£10.00
Vintage buses running day
Experience some nostalgia riding on vintage buses from the 1930’s – 1980’s on this annual Heritage Bus Running Day.
All Day
£4.00
Hainault Meccano Hangout
A church hall filled with Meccano models of all types and sizes.
10:30am to 5pm Barkingside
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Marking 250 years since Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific, celebrate the dazzling and diverse art of the region of Oceania, from the historic to the contemporary.
10am to 6pm Picadilly
Closing soon Mon, 10th Dec
An exhibition featuring items from LSE Library collections related to the UK’s relationship in and out of the EU.
11am to 6pm Holborn Closing soon Fri, 14th Dec
The exhibition reveals the ‘behind the scenes’ of a pioneer excavation and research project of one of the most complex societies of its time.
10:30am to 5pm Euston Closing soon Sat, 15th Dec
Exhibition of sketches of London by local artists.
9:30am to 4pm Barbican Closing soon Sat, 22nd Dec
A series of modern light installations will illuminate the 18th century gardens and architecture, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the Gardens in a different light, after dark.
5:30pm to 10pm Chiswick Closing soon Sun, 30th Dec
Fans which reflect the troubadour style and a return to the chivalric principles of the past will be on display alongside fans commemorating Napoleon and the return of his ashes to France in 1840.
11am to 5pm Greenwich Closing soon Sun, 30th Dec
Drawing on the resources of the National Jazz Archive the exhibition includes photos, posters, journals, video and memorabilia.
9:30am to 4pm Barbican Closing soon Mon, 31st Dec
24 homes and shops across Greenwich will each open an "advent window" in December to visit around the town.
6pm to 9pm Ends on Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour
Starts at 5pm Richmond Ends on Sat, 5th Jan 2019
New and rarely seen works from the internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga.
10am to 6pm Strand Ends on Sun, 6th Jan 2019
Regular Events - Saturday 1st December 2018
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : StrandWalking tours of London on Saturday 1st December 2018
£12.00
Public Toilets Walking Tour
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 SouthwarkUncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
10:30am to 1pm Trafalgar SquareA 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
tba BarbicanTower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Thu 6th Dec at 06:00pm
