The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 14th May.


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Top events in London on Sat 14th May 2022

The Westminster Morris and guests will be visiting a number of locations around central London for a day of Morris Dancing.
2022-05-14
All Day
 
International event, of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
2022-05-14
All Day
 
Kensington
Kensington
Annual fete and parade dating back to Henry III.
2022-05-14
9am to 1pm
 
Discover the pioneering use of materials and techniques in Tom Dixon’s collections at his London hub, the Coal Office.
2022-05-14
10am to 7pm
 
Kings Cross
Kings Cross
Highlights include traditional fair entertainment, live music, an arts & crafts market showcasing local artists, a street market and lots of free activities.
2022-05-14
10am to 4pm
 
Dulwich
Dulwich
Occasional open day at a 14th century building in Ilford.
2022-05-14
10am to 2pm
 
Ilford
Ilford
Rare opportunity to visit this 42 acre jewel with many mature trees, 2 acre lake with water fowl, expansive lawns and a river walk.
2022-05-14
10am to 4pm
 
Fulham
Fulham
Annual street sales by local residents of Albert Square and surrounding streets.
2022-05-14
10:30am to 1pm
 
South Lambeth
South Lambeth
Time to reconnect and discover more of Haringey’s history & community heritage at the Haringey History Fair at Bruce Castle Museum & Archive.
2022-05-14
10:30am to 4:45pm
 
Tottenham
Tottenham
Join the V&A for this morning demonstration with Kimberley Megan Lawton to unpick what goes into making the perfect suit.
2022-05-14
10:30am to 12:30pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
A handmade products fair being held in an arch underneath Waterloo station.
2022-05-14
11am to 5pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
A collective of artists will open their studios to the public for four days.
2022-05-14
11am to 6pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
Find out about the work of contemporary silversmiths and meet the makers in the grand setting of Apsley House.
2022-05-14
11am to 4pm
 
Picadilly
Picadilly
Expect to see lots of classically dressed people aimlessly wandering around St James in central London, because, why not.
2022-05-14
Starts at 12pm
 
St James
St James
£25.50
Take a stroll through the reedbeds, an area normally out of bound to visitors
2022-05-14
1pm to 3pm
 
Barnes
Barnes
A chance to see the church organ in Christ's Chapel, and if so minded, try it out.
2022-05-14
3pm to 4:30pm
 
Dulwich
Dulwich

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The Future of Craft
The Future of Craft exhibition will showcase innovative, dynamic and forward-looking craft collectives at Oxo Tower Wharf on the South Bank.
The Future of Craft
11am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2022-05-12
2022-05-15
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
Oliver Clegg - Tongue-tied
A solo exhibition by British-born, Costa Rica-based artist Oliver Clegg, includes his iconic Happy Meal paintings, based on photographs of Happy Meal toys posted by sellers on eBay.
Oliver Clegg - Tongue-tied
1pm to 6pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 14th May
2022-04-08
2022-05-14
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
11am to 7pm
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
True is The Dream
The exhibition explores the photography of Derek D’Souza, who has captured glimpses of one of Britain’s most revered groups - and frontman Paul Weller - over 4 decades.
True is The Dream
9:30am to 4pm
Barbican
Closing soon Mon, 16th May
2022-01-14
2022-05-16
Whistler’s Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan
Joanna Hiffernan’s relationship with Whistler ran deeper than artist and muse. In this exhibition explore her life and role as a friend, model, lover and collaborator.
Whistler’s Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan
10am to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Sun, 22nd May
2022-02-26
2022-05-22
Sweet Harmony: Radio, Rave & Waltham Forest, 1989-1994
Sweet Harmony looks at a significant five-year period in UK dance music history and the previously undocumented contribution that young people living and working in the London Borough of Waltham Forest made to it.
Sweet Harmony: Radio, Rave & Waltham Forest, 1989-1994
10am to 5pm
Walthamstow
Closing soon Wed, 25th May
2021-11-25
2022-05-25

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 14th 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
2022-05-14
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Roman London Revealed: Public Tours of Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

See a machine over 150 years old pull apart a piece of iron from end-to-end and celebrate the vision of a forgotten hero of engineering science.
 2pm to 5pm
 
 Southwark
2022-05-14
2022-05-14

Live Demonstration of David Kirkaldy's Universal Testing Machine

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 14th 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
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A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
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A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
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The London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
 11am to 1pm
 
 Picadilly
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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
2022-05-14
2022-05-14
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
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A guided walk with pub stops around the old Parish of St Pancras.
 2pm to 7pm
 
 Clerkenwell
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At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
 7:30pm to 9:30pm
 
 Barbican
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