Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.

Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.

Things to do in London in August 2022

The ianVisits guide to August's unusual events, tours, lectures and exhibitions happening around London.


Monday 1st August

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Tuesday 2nd August

A tour of the world’s largest costume house will showcase some of Angels Costumes’ extensive collection, which spans 8 miles worth of rails and includes over 1 million items.
2022-08-02
10am to 12pm
 
Colindale
Colindale

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Wednesday 3rd August

The talk will explain how this serious artist and illustrator turned to humour to fill a gap in his income and how it came to be his primary source of income.
2022-08-03
6pm to 7:30pm
 
New Oxford Street
New Oxford Street
Join cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton as she discusses her ground-breaking theory, and how her path from communist Albania helped her become one of the most courageous thinkers on the world stage of theoretical physics.
2022-08-03
Starts at 7pm
 
Hanover Square
Hanover Square

Online events / webinars

Get a taste of the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) fascinating 500-year history and award-winning architecture in a live virtual guided tour.
1:30pm to 2pm
 

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Thursday 4th August

On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn's Novelty Automation has a bar in the store for their late-night opening.
2022-08-04
6pm to 9pm
 
Holborn
Holborn
Join Sonia Livingstone as she reveals how parents are forging new terrority, with little precedent or support.
2022-08-04
Starts at 7pm
 
Hanover Square
Hanover Square

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Friday 5th August

12 life-size ensembles – standing at 6’4” – will be showcased, examining social, historical and cultural themes central to Lismore’s work and life as a ‘living sculpture’.
2022-08-05
Starts at 12pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
Discover stories of life in Roman London from foundation to fall, all with connections to wine in this Roman-themed wine tasting.
2022-08-05
Starts at 6pm
 
Barbican
Barbican

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Discover the extraordinary stories of those who survived and witnessed the largest mass migration in the world.
2pm to 3pm
 

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Saturday 6th August

Monthly behind the scenes tours of the local theatre.
2022-08-06
10am to 12pm
 
Hampton
Hampton
Purr-fect for all cat lovers this day will include contributions from a number of cat lovers from historians to behaviorist's and poets.
2022-08-06
10:15am to 5pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
An eclectic display of domestic items from the last century as well as agricultural machinery inside an old barn.
2022-08-06
10:30am to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
This weekend, the RAF Museum's Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will be switched on for people to hear that famous roar close up.
2022-08-06
10:30am to 4:30pm
 
Colindale
Colindale
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2022-08-06
2pm to 5pm
 
Tooting
Tooting
A screening of Utopia London, a feature length documentary that explores London’s recent architectural history featuring Dawson's Heights Housing Estate in Dulwich.
2022-08-06
2:30pm to 4pm
 
Walworth
Walworth
See a giant floating glowing planet earth hovering in the middle of a church.
2022-08-06
4pm to 10pm
 
West Kensington
West Kensington

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Sunday 7th August

Better than half price entry to the Painted Hall on the first Sunday of the month.
2022-08-07
10am to 5pm
 
Greenwich
Greenwich
This weekend, the RAF Museum's Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will be switched on for people to hear that famous roar close up.
2022-08-07
10:30am to 4:30pm
 
Colindale
Colindale
An original drawing by Nicholas Hawksmoor, one of England’s most significant architects will be on display at St Alfege Church.
2022-08-07
11am to 2pm
 
Greenwich
Greenwich
Occasional open day of the windmill, which ceased working in about 1890, but most of the original machinery, including its two pairs of millstones, is still in place, and has recently been restored.
2022-08-07
12pm to 5pm
 
Croydon
Croydon
Compact garden with an exotic feel that combines hardy architectural plants with more tender ones.
2022-08-07
2pm to 6pm
 
Ruislip
Ruislip

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Monday 8th August

The tall sailing ship, Götheborg of Sweden will pass through Tower Bridge, and is expected to fire her canons on arrival.
2022-08-08
8:30am to 9am
 
Southwark
Southwark
An original drawing by Nicholas Hawksmoor, one of England’s most significant architects will be on display at St Alfege Church.
2022-08-08
11am to 2pm
 
Greenwich
Greenwich

Online events / webinars

Join neurobiologist William Harris as he explores how the brain is built, from the moment of an egg’s fertilization through to a human brain’s development in the womb, and even a little beyond.
Starts at 7pm
 

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Tuesday 9th August

The world's largest, active, ocean-going, wooden sailing ship will visit London, and will be open to the public for tours.
2022-08-09
10am to 2pm
 
Poplar
Poplar

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Wednesday 10th August

The world's largest, active, ocean-going, wooden sailing ship will visit London, and will be open to the public for tours.
2022-08-10
10am to 2pm
 
Poplar
Poplar

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A talk about the history and restoration of "big ben".
6pm to 7pm
 

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Thursday 11th August

Visits will include an informative video, an archives display, and a self-guided tour of the exhibition with activities and competitions.
2022-08-11
10am to 4pm
 
Putney
Putney
The world's largest, active, ocean-going, wooden sailing ship will visit London, and will be open to the public for tours.
2022-08-11
10am to 2pm
 
Poplar
Poplar
Hear from our panel how this issue relates to the way we live in the 21st century, and what can be done to combat it.
2022-08-11
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Richmond
Richmond

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Franny Moyle discusses the women who shaped his personal life and considers his approach to women in his work.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
 

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Friday 12th August

Join Ravindra Rathee as he examines the global role played by Indian soldiers in the British Empire.
2022-08-12
Starts at 12pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and most active meteor showers in the year.
2022-08-12
Starts at 11pm
 

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Saturday 13th August

Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust.
2022-08-13
10am to 5pm
 
Eltham
Eltham
See a giant floating glowing planet earth hovering in the middle of a church.
2022-08-13
11am to 9pm
 
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
The Fitzrovia Fête welcomes you all to enjoy a line up of free performances, art workshops plus local stalls with arts & crafts, vintage kid clothes, food and more.
2022-08-13
12pm to 5pm
 
Tottenham Court Road
Tottenham Court Road
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and most active meteor showers in the year.
2022-08-13
Starts at 11pm
 

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Sunday 14th August

Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust.
2022-08-14
10am to 5pm
 
Eltham
Eltham
The Aston Martin Heritage Festival is organised by the Aston Martin Heritage Trust to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Aston Martin Lagonda.
2022-08-14
10am to 5pm
 
Weybridge
Weybridge
Come and see the magnificent Markfield Beam Engine in Action at this special steaming open day.
2022-08-14
11am to 5pm
 
South Tottenham
South Tottenham
This is an exotic garden, themed on the foothills of the Himalayas in India.
2022-08-14
11am to 5pm
 
Dagenham
Dagenham
Typical Walthamstow terraced back garden, turned into a lush tropical oasis of foliage with a small stream and pond.
2022-08-14
11am to 6pm
 
Walthamstow
Walthamstow
See a giant floating glowing planet earth hovering in the middle of a church.
2022-08-14
1pm to 9pm
 
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
A note that the Indian Navy tall sailing ship, the INS Tarangini is visiting London for a few days.
2022-08-14
Starts at 4pm
 
Poplar
Poplar

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Monday 15th August

The Thames Flood Barrier is closed once a month for test purposes, giving you a chance to see the barrier in its fully closed state.
2022-08-15
10:10am to 12:40pm
 
Woolwich
Woolwich

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Tuesday 16th August

A night of music, mirth and magic as a multitude of Morris maids and men do mingle and make merry at a Night Of Dance.
2022-08-16
Starts at 7pm
 
Croydon
Croydon

Online events / webinars

Discover the diverse women from both the past and present of astronomy.
Starts at 7pm
 

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Wednesday 17th August

Join award-winning science journalist and author Rachel E. Gross on a journey into the past, present, and future of perhaps the most-misunderstood organ in the human body: the clitoris.
2022-08-17
7pm to 8pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
A panel discussion that will examine cancer immunology and how advances in vaccine technology are taking on cancer like never before.
2022-08-17
7:30pm to 8:45pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington

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Discover the enduring appeal of satirical images, and how doctors have been ridiculed, reprimanded and maligned for centuries.
1pm to 1:45pm
 

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Thursday 18th August

Visits will include an informative video, an archives display, and a self-guided tour of the exhibition with activities and competitions.
2022-08-18
10am to 4pm
 
Putney
Putney
Dig into archaeology at Bank of England Museum Late.
2022-08-18
5pm to 8pm
 
City of London
City of London
Join best-selling author and historian Alison Weir for her spellbinding story of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen
2022-08-18
6:30pm to 8pm
 
Southwark
Southwark

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Friday 19th August

Come and visit this green oasis in an urban setting it is a one of the many local green lungs in Forest Hill where you can find some interesting wildlife.
2022-08-19
2pm to 5pm
 
Forest Hill
Forest Hill
Theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder answers the big questions.
2022-08-19
Starts at 7pm
 
Hanover Square
Hanover Square

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Saturday 20th August

See an array of scientific experiments demonstrating the effects of physics and chemistry.
2022-08-20
10:30am to 4pm
 
Feltham
Feltham
Approx 1 acre garden with a blaze of colourful displays in perennial borders and the eight cartwheel centre beds.
2022-08-20
11am to 4pm
 
The day features live music, dance, performance, food and family activities as well as their annual dog show.
2022-08-20
12pm to 7pm
 
Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood

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Sunday 21st August

See an array of scientific experiments demonstrating the effects of physics and chemistry.
2022-08-21
10:30am to 4pm
 
Feltham
Feltham

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Monday 22nd August

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Tuesday 23rd August

In this talk, discover stories of the spectrum of conservation options from around the world, and the bands of determined conservationists fighting for a better future.
2022-08-23
Starts at 7pm
 
Hanover Square
Hanover Square

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Wednesday 24th August

If you've ever wanted to explore the Charles Dickens Museum out of hours, now is your chance.
2022-08-24
Starts at 6pm
 
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell

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Thursday 25th August

Exploring the relationship between human and planetary health, this panel explores how dependant our personal health is on that of the planet.
2022-08-25
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Richmond
Richmond

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Friday 26th August

Join Professor Julie Anderson as she examines the changes in rehabilitation and medical treatment during and after the Second World War.
2022-08-26
Starts at 12pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea

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Saturday 27th August

Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from 30 vintage traders.
2022-08-27
11am to 5pm
 
Stoke Newington
Stoke Newington
Be awed by circus acts, entertained by performers, delighted by fish & chips, and spun around by vintage games galore.
2022-08-27
2pm to 7pm
 
Kennington
Kennington

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Sunday 28th August

Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from 30 vintage traders.
2022-08-28
11am to 5pm
 
Stoke Newington
Stoke Newington
Visitors are able to explore both the Gardens and parts of the Mansion, including the Stables and Cellars, at their leisure.
2022-08-28
11am to 4pm
 
North Weald
North Weald
Once a month, the oldest building in Hackney, St Augustine's Tower is open, so you can climb up to the top.
2022-08-28
2pm to 4:30pm
 
Hackney
Hackney

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Jim Rockhill gives an illustrated talk on the Irish ghost story writer and novelist Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, who was born this day in 1814.
8pm to 9:30pm
 

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Monday 29th August

Come and see the magnificent Markfield Beam Engine in Action at this special steaming open day.
2022-08-29
11am to 5pm
 
South Tottenham
South Tottenham
Crazy golfers can head to Swingers City for free crazy golf throughout the day and evening.
2022-08-29
11am to 10pm
 

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Tuesday 30th August

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Wednesday 31st August

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the Science Museum will be hosting a special Lates that celebrates the science, technology, art and innovation from India and the global Indian diaspora.
2022-08-31
6:30pm to 10pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington

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