Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Top events in London on Sat 30th Nov 2019
As in previous years the whole of Mayfair Place W1 will be closed off to traffic allowing visitors to shop, eat and drink.
11am to 9pm
Picadilly
Visit the distillery home, meet the Hayman family and sample True English Gins.
1pm to 5pm Balham
Drop in to explore the collection of magazines, pamphlets, posters, ephemera, t-shirts and artefacts from these collections at your own pace.
2pm to 5pm City of London
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
An exhibition of new paintings by contemporary artist, Naomi Frears, that depicts a variety of enigmatic human forms.
11am to 6pm Hanover Square
Closing soon Sat, 30th Nov
This exhibition brings together works from the 17th century to the present day to illustrate how London’s ever-changing cityscape has inspired visiting and resident artists over four centuries.
10am to 5pm City of London Closing soon Sun, 1st Dec
An illuminated trail winds round the ornamental lake and through the historic arboretum of Syon House, ending at the spectacular Great Conservatory.
5pm to 9pm Brentford Closing soon Sun, 1st Dec
This exhibition traces the history of the Thameslink route from 1866 through to the recent £7bn modernisation programme which has transformed the route and untangled the tracks.
10am to 6pm Covent Garden Closing soon Mon, 2nd Dec
Antony Gormley takes over the Main Galleries with a series of works that test the scale and light of the RA’s architecture.
10am to 6pm Picadilly Closing soon Tue, 3rd Dec
Emerging artist Hugo Brazão presents a new immersive installation at the Embassy of Brazil in November exploring themes of misdirection and disorientation.
10am to 6pm St James Closing soon Wed, 11th Dec
A display of one of the world’s largest private collections of African textiles.
10:30am to 5pm Euston Closing soon Sat, 14th Dec
The LSE Library is marking the centenary of the appointment of William Beveridge as one of LSE’s most influential and widely known Directors.
11am to 6pm Holborn Closing soon Fri, 20th Dec
Highlights include self-driving cars, autonomous flying drones and smart underwater vehicles like the Autosub Long Range Boaty McBoatface.
10am to 6pm South Kensington Closing soon Sat, 21st Dec
The exhibition looks at Pope’s early life in Twickenham and the creation of his villa, garden and grotto.
11am to 3pm Twickenham Closing soon Sun, 22nd Dec
Regular Events - Saturday 30th November 2019
Thrilling free tour of a working clock tower, with magnificent views across London
11am to 5pm Holloway
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : StrandA 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
Starts at 1pm Barbican
Walking tours of London on Saturday 30th November 2019
£10.00
London's River Walk
The River Thames is London. It’s why the Romans chose its gravel north bank to found Londinium; its tidal waters brought trade and wealth to the City - and continues to do so.
11am to 12:45pm City of London
£10.00
Roman London Walking Tour
Join our Roman guided tour and let us ‘roam’ around the City and discover a history that dates back nearly 2,000 years.
2pm to 3:45pm City of London
£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 Southwark
£18.00
Stalking the Invisible
A walk that traces ancient Parish boundaries running through the woods of Hampstead Heath and Kenwood, marked by old oak and beech trees, as well as the odd sweet chestnut - in company of photographer and nature writer Dr Peter Coles
10:30am to 12:30pm Hampstead
Tower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Sat 7th Dec at 07:30am
