Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Top events in London on Sat 22nd Dec 2018
Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from over 30 handpicked vintage traders.
11am to 6pm
Stoke Newington
£10.00
Winter Wassail
A festive celebration for the whole family in the Globe Theatre.
1pm to 2pm SouthwarkThings to do in London today | What to do in London tomorrow | What's on this weekend
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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
Francis Upritchard’s site-specific installation draws from figurative sculpture, ceramics, glassblowing and more.
11am to 8pm Barbican Closing soon Sun, 6th Jan
Regular Events - Saturday 22nd 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 22nd 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 SquareTower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Mon 31st Dec at 11:30pm
