The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 7th December.


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Top events in London on Sat 7th Dec 2019

Watch a fleet of vintage buses recreate an old bus route - not a running day, the buses are not carrying passengers.
2019-12-07
Starts at 12am
 
Experience some nostalgia riding on vintage buses from Upminster out towards Essex.
2019-12-07
All Day
 
£23.50
Eat, drink and be merry as the Hampton Court Palace courtyards are transformed into a food-lover's Christmas wonderland at the Festive Fayre 2019.
2019-12-07
10am to 6pm
 
East Molesey
East Molesey
A church hall filled with amazing Meccano models of all types and sizes.
2019-12-07
10:30am to 5pm
 
Barkingside
Barkingside
Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from over 30 handpicked vintage traders.
2019-12-07
11am to 6pm
 
Stoke Newington
Stoke Newington
Annual christmas fair at the Surrey Dock's city farm with food, drink and gifts for sale.
2019-12-07
11am to 4pm
 
Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe
Fete inside a church - with a chance to climb up the clock tower.
2019-12-07
11am to 5pm
 
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Fowlers Molly Dancers dance traditional molly dances in December and January each year around south east London, starting with this tour of Deptford.
2019-12-07
12:30pm to 4pm
 
New Cross
New Cross
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2019-12-07
2pm to 5pm
 
Tooting
Tooting

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

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 December
2019-11-13
2019-12-11
A display of one of the world’s largest private collections of African textiles.
10:30am to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 14th December
2019-10-11
2019-12-14
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 December
2019-09-23
2019-12-20
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 December
2019-06-12
2019-12-21
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 December
2019-06-08
2019-12-22
An enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as our grounds are transformed into an illuminated world.
4:30pm to 9pm
Eltham
Closing soon Sun, 22nd December
2019-12-05
2019-12-22
Grosvenor Square is set to grow and glow this festive season, as the Ever After Garden; an installation of symbolic, illuminated roses.
12pm to 8pm
Mayfair
Closing soon Sun, 22nd December
2019-11-30
2019-12-22
To celebrate the work of Freddy Warren, a selection of photographs are showcased in this exhibition that captures the atmosphere and movement of jazz.
9:30am to 4pm
Barbican
Closing soon Sat, 4th January
2019-10-12
2020-01-04
Step inside to join the rebel celebrations and discover centuries-old traditions that were forced to go underground in the 1600s.
9am to 5pm
Richmond
Closing soon Sat, 4th January
2019-11-27
2020-01-04
£9  
To celebrate 50 years since NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon, the UK’s biggest exhibition dedicated to Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour.
10am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 5th January
2019-07-19
2020-01-05

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 7th December 2019

Thrilling free tour of a working clock tower, with magnificent views across London
 11am to 5pm
 
 Holloway
2019-12-07
2019-12-07

Tours of Caledonian Clock Tower

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2019-12-07
2019-12-07
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.
 Starts at 1pm
 
 Barbican
2019-12-07
2019-12-07

Architecture Tours - Brutal or beautiful?

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 7th December 2019

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
2019-12-07
2019-12-07
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
2019-12-07
2019-12-07
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
2019-12-07
2019-12-07