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Top events in London on Sat 31st Oct 2020
Monthly open day at a wood and nature reserve that's next to the railway at Forest Hill.
1pm to 4pm
Forest Hill
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
By turns poetic, adventurous and thought-provoking, this group exhibition explores our relationship with trees and forests.
11am to 7pm Southwark
Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
This exhibition reimagines Picasso’s Cannes Studio as an immersive experience within the gallery
11am to 5pm Mayfair Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
An exhibition of J.M.W. Turner’s original oil paintings in the house he designed for himself.
12pm to 3pm Twickenham Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
This exhibition presents George IV's life through the art that enriched his world.
11am to 6:30pm Whitehall Ends on Sun, 1st Nov
The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Her Majesty The Queen.
10am to 5:30pm Whitehall Ends on Sun, 8th Nov
Acclaimed artist Kara Walker presents one of the most ambitious Hyundai Commissions to date
10am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 8th Nov
A new look at the extraordinary life and work of the pop art superstar
10am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 15th Nov
Life Through a Royal Lens brings some of the most iconic photographs ever taken of the Royal Family to Kensington Palace.
10am to 6pm Kensington Ends on Mon, 23rd Nov
Does great art begin with studying nature, or studying the great art of the past? Decide for yourself in this gallery.
11am to 4pm Picadilly Ends on Thu, 31st Dec
Design drawings from the William Morris Gallery collection
10am to 5pm Walthamstow Ends on Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Regular Events - Saturday 31st October 2020
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : Strand
£12.50
Barbican - Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on these 60 minute Backstage Tour
11am to 12:30pm Barbican
Walking tours of London on Saturday 31st October 2020
£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