Top events in London on Sat 8th Dec 2018
Look out for large numbers of people dressed up as Santa and generally behaving as though they are on a pub crawl
A seasonal cafe pop-up from celebrity chef Ben Tish, carol singers, a live band, 25 stalls of crafts and produce
2018-12-08
10am to 4pm
Whitechapel
This Christmas market will showcase 50 different designer makers each day.
2018-12-08
11am to 5pm
Bow
The farmyard is set to be transformed with local craft stalls selling all sorts of Christmas gift ideas.
2018-12-08
11am to 4pm
Rotherhithe
Browse and buy unique hand-made gifts from London makers, and enjoy the twinkle of the Christmas tree with some hot street food.
2018-12-08
11am to 4pm
Bethnal Green
A one-day pop-up event in Shoreditch, to celebrate the beginning of the festive season in true Elizabethan-era playhouse style.
2018-12-08
11am to 6pm
Whitechapel
Occasional open weekend of the normally private Eel Pie Island.
2018-12-08
3pm to 4pm
Twickenham
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
Closing soon Mon, 10th December
2018-09-29
2018-12-10
An exhibition featuring items from LSE Library collections related to the UK’s relationship in and out of the EU.
11am to 6pm
Closing soon Fri, 14th December
2018-09-17
2018-12-14
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
Closing soon Sat, 15th December
2018-10-12
2018-12-15
An enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as the gardens at Eltham Palace are transformed into an illuminated world.
4:30pm to 9pm
Closing soon Sat, 22nd December
2018-12-06
2018-12-22
Exhibition of sketches of London by local artists.
9:30am to 4pm
Closing soon Sat, 22nd December
2018-11-30
2018-12-22
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
Closing soon Sun, 30th December
2018-09-25
2018-12-30
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
Closing soon Sun, 30th December
2018-11-15
2018-12-30
Drawing on the resources of the National Jazz Archive the exhibition includes photos, posters, journals, video and memorabilia.
9:30am to 4pm
Closing soon Mon, 31st December
2018-10-16
2018-12-31
24 homes and shops across Greenwich will each open an "advent window" in December to visit around the town.
6pm to 9pm
Closing soon Wed, 2nd January
2018-12-01
2019-01-02
This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour
Starts at 5pm
Closing soon Sat, 5th January
2018-11-22
2019-01-05
Exhibitions opening soon
Regular Events - Saturday 8th December 2018
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to :
Strand
2018-12-08
2018-12-08
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Saturday 8th December 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
2018-12-08
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Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
10:30am to 1pm
Trafalgar Square
2018-12-08
2018-12-08
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
2018-12-08
2018-12-08
