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Top events in London on Sun 30th Dec 2018
£11.25
New Year Steam-Up
All available engines will be in steam, including unlimited rides on the Waterworks Railway and the chance to see the Victorian Shand Mason steam fire engine in action.



£12.00
Southbank Architecture Tour
Love it or hate it, the concrete landscape of Europe’s largest art centre has been dividing opinion for generations.



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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.



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.




24 homes and shops across Greenwich will each open an "advent window" in December to visit around the town.


This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour



New and rarely seen works from the internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga.




Discover this year’s top picks across fashion, architecture, digital, transport, product and graphic design.



Francis Upritchard’s site-specific installation draws from figurative sculpture, ceramics, glassblowing and more.




Leave daylight behind and put your senses to the test in this illuminating exhibition.



The exhibition explores the man, his life and his unprecedented contribution to the nation’s cultural heritage.




Featuring 20 artists and spanning a period of roughly 50 years, the exhibition includes innovative, minimalist sculpture from the 1960s as well as recent works that extend the legacy of 'optical' minimalism in different ways.




Regular Events - Sunday 30th December 2018
Hackney's oldest building will be open to the public. Discover the history of the building and climb the 135 stairs for the best view of Hackney.


Walking tours of London on Sunday 30th December 2018
Explore London with one of our fantastic Doctor Who guides on this 2 ½ hour walking tour.


Tower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Mon 31st Dec at 11:30pm