The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Sunday 8th May.


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Top events in London on Sun 8th May 2022

The 60th London to Brighton run of a range of historic commercial vehicles will start at Crystal Palace in the morning.
2022-05-08
7am to 9am
 
A march past by former and serving members of many cavalry regiments
2022-05-08
Starts at 10:30am
 
Kensington
Kensington
The under restoration windmill will aim to have its new sails rotating for the open days.
2022-05-08
11am to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
Punch & Judy Professors and Puppeteers from all over the country and abroad gather to perform in the Garden of St Paul’s Church.
2022-05-08
11am to 5:30pm
 
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
A chance to come and visit the Model Railway Club and see some of their layouts in operation.
2022-05-08
11am to 4pm
 
Islington
Islington
Browse the stalls in the green market and discover eco-friendly options from over 75 small businesses. Listen to keynote speakers discuss current topics on all things green in the talks tent.
2022-05-08
11am to 4pm
 
Fulham
Fulham
A celebration of mid-century living from the 50s and beyond, with our vintage traders all offering furniture and homewares without costing the Earth.
2022-05-08
11:30am to 4pm
 
Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green
Planned by Cubitt in 1828, the 3 acre square is subdivided into mini gardens with camellias, iris, ferns and containers.
2022-05-08
2pm to 5pm
 
Pimlico South
Pimlico South

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

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
12pm to 6pm
Mayfair
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2022-04-07
2022-05-08
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
A once-in-a-century opportunity to see this iconic painting in the UK.
Gainsborough's Blue Boy
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-01-25
2022-05-15
Heath Robinson’s Children's Stories
The exhibition shows artwork from the children’s stories that Heath Robinson both wrote and illustrated.
Heath Robinson’s Children's Stories
11am to 4pm
Pinner
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-01-15
2022-05-15
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
The first major retrospective of this legendary artist to focus exclusively on her work using fabrics and textiles.
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-02-09
2022-05-15
Raphael and his school drawing connections
The 29 works on display will highlight Raphael’s development as a draughtsman and show how his talented pupils continued to draw with a similar inventive and free-flowing spirit.
Raphael and his school drawing connections
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-04-10
2022-05-15

Exhibitions opening soon


What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Sunday 8th May 2022

A walk that explores the very heart of the City – the most historic part of the capital.
 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
We’re just a few stops up the Northern Line, but we’re in a country village nestling round what was once an old pond.
 10:45am to 12:45pm
 
 Highgate
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
Join our knowledgeably guides for a tour of Lesnes Abbey ruins or the historical woodland that lies south of them.
 11am to 12pm
 
 Belvedere
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
We take you to the places in and around Soho where Marx lived and worked, show you traces of the London he knew, and tell the extraordinary tale of this man who would change the world.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
Enjoy an insider's tour of the City, including Guildhall, Mansion House, the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
This Magical Mystery Tour is a chance to “Imagine” Beatlemania and the Swinging 60s.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Bloomsbury
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
A guided walk around Shoreditch looking at the ever-changing street art.
 11am to 4pm
 
 City of London
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
A guided walk around Westminster ending at the Cabinet War rooms looking at the area's WW2 history.
 1:45pm to 3:45pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
A 2 hour walk in Mayfair held by an experienced Westminster guide, discovering London's most expensive area. The walk is to raise funds for Amnesty International & DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Minimum £5 is suggested.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-05-08
2022-05-08
A guided walk around the City looking for old London.
 2:45pm to 4:45pm
 
 Barbican
2022-05-08
2022-05-08