Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Saturday 15th December
Free
Waterloo Classics
A monthly classic car show/meet just behind Waterloo Station.
12pm to 4pm
Southwark
Occasional open weekend at the recently restored Toynbee Hall to see the exhibition about its history and activity.
11am to 3pm Whitechapel
Late night opening of the postal museum and its underground railway.
6pm to 9pm Farringdon
This Christmas, join Sheldon and Sacha as they personally introduce you to some of the characters that have more or less walked out of one of his novels in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.
4:30pm to 6:30pm Bow
Robin Ince once again hosts his iconic annual celebration with a top line up of special guests.
7pm to : Islington
Craft your very own decorative Christmas wreath to take home, using natural foraged materials from the park.
1:30pm to 4:30pm Bow
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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
An enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as the gardens at Eltham Palace are transformed into an illuminated world.
4:30pm to 9pm Eltham 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 Closing soon Wed, 2nd Jan
This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour
Starts at 5pm Richmond Closing soon Sat, 5th Jan
New and rarely seen works from the internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga.
10am to 6pm Strand Closing soon Sun, 6th Jan
Discover this year’s top picks across fashion, architecture, digital, transport, product and graphic design.
10am to 6pm Kensington Closing soon Sun, 6th Jan
Regular Events - Saturday 15th 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 15th 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
| 12:30pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 01:15pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 03:30pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 04:15pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
