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


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Top events in London on Sat 7th May 2022

Join London Wildlife Trust's Great North Wood team at New Cross Gate Cutting for a dawn chorus walk.
2022-05-07
5am to 6:30am
 
Brockley
Brockley
The under restoration windmill will aim to have its new sails rotating for the open days.
2022-05-07
11am to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
A festival in Trafalgar Square to mark the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.
2022-05-07
12pm to 6pm
 
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2022-05-07
2pm to 5pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
Tracy Watson and JJ Adams from Women's Royal Air Force will give a talk on the roles of women serving in the Royal Air Force.
2022-05-07
5:30pm to 7:30pm
 
West Brompton
West Brompton

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Sensational Beings
Housed within a derelict Victorian house, the exhibition showcases the work of twenty established and emerging contemporary artists and makers who are creating art using traditional craft methods, from applique to ceramics, textile art and more.
Sensational Beings
10:30am to 4pm
Peckham
Closing soon Sat, 7th May
2022-05-05
2022-05-07
Gaining Ground - Learning from global craft practices
Explore craft practices from across the world that work in harmony with nature
Gaining Ground - Learning from global craft practices
11am to 5pm
Islington
Closing soon Sat, 25th June
2022-04-13
2022-06-25
Stockwell War Memorial: A Centenary Exhibition
An exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the unveiling of Stockwell War Memorial on 3 May 1922.
Stockwell War Memorial: A Centenary Exhibition
All Day
Stockwell
Closing soon Sat, 7th May
2022-04-30
2022-05-07
London: Port City
This exhibition will trace more than 200 years of extraordinary experiences and intense activity on a river that has always been essential to the city’s survival.
London: Port City
10am to 5pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2021-10-22
2022-05-08
Fabergé: Romance to Revolution
This exhibition explores master goldsmith, Carl Fabergé – who symbolised Russian craftsmanship, luxury and elegance – and the Anglo-Russian relationship which saw the opening of a London branch in 1903.
Fabergé: Romance to Revolution
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2021-11-20
2022-05-08
Fragmented Illuminations: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Cuttings
Featuring highlights from the museum's manuscripts collection, this exhibition explores the types of books illuminations came from and the 19th-century context in which they were cut up and collected.
Fragmented Illuminations: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Cuttings
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2021-12-29
2022-05-08
Van Gogh. Self-Portraits
The myth of Van Gogh today is linked as much to his extraordinary life as it is to his stunning paintings. This exhibition will allow both aspects to be explored.
Van Gogh. Self-Portraits
10am to 6pm
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2022-02-03
2022-05-08
Greek Revival - simplicity and  splendour
Discover more about the rise of Greek Revival architecture through contemporary watercolours and contextual images.
Greek Revival - simplicity and  splendour
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2022-03-10
2022-05-08
Werner Bischof - A life in photographs
A first time display in London oversized prints of some of Bischof's most revered icons.
Werner Bischof - A life in photographs
10am to 7pm
Mayfair
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2022-04-07
2022-05-08
Fighting On All Fronts: Women At War
This exhibition will focus on the role of women during World War Two featuring posters issued by both Allied and Axis powers.
Fighting On All Fronts: Women At War
11am to 5pm
West Brompton
Closing soon Mon, 9th May
2022-03-08
2022-05-09

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 7th May 2022

Get a fascinating glimpse of everyday Roman life in Londinium at the Billingsgate Roman House and Baths – advance booking required. Saturdays between April to November only.
 11am to 2pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-07
2022-05-07

Roman London Revealed: Public Tours of Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 7th May 2022

A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
 10am to 12pm
 
 Whitehall
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
The London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
 11am to 1pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
Explore the area of King’s Cross. Discover an area undergoing dramatic change. Follow in the the footsteps of Charles Dickens and Poet Laureate John Betjeman. This is a guided walk of contrasts; from the old to the right now.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
Follow the footsteps of Dr Johnson (and his cat, Hodge) along Fleet Street and its alleyways.
 2pm to 3:30pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
Bloody, Flaming, Poxy London. Plague, Fire & Revolution. The Black Death. Churchyards brimming with bodies. The harvest of Death. The zombie apocalypse – but for real.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Barbican
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
A unique walking tour through London’s magical history with a magical guide — discover the magic side of London beyond Harry Potter.
 Starts at 2pm
 
 Whitehall
2022-05-07
2022-05-07
At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
 7:30pm to 9:30pm
 
 Barbican
2022-05-07
2022-05-07