The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 4th August.


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Top events in London on Thu 4th Aug 2022

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

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The official London Hat Week Exhibition celebrates the breadth of talent in our community of hat makers.
11am to 5pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sat, 6th August
2022-08-02
2022-08-06
From Shakespeare to Shelley: How medicine influenced literature
This exhibition explores medical themes in literature, looking at those who've left the world of medicine behind to become some of our best-loved wordsmiths.
From Shakespeare to Shelley: How medicine influenced literature
9:30am to 5:30pm
Harley Street
Closing soon Fri, 12th August
2022-04-20
2022-08-12
An exhibition that explores the possibilities of traditional Korean paper, or hanji.
10am to 5:30pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Fri, 12th August
2022-06-10
2022-08-12
Vision & Virtuosity by Tiffany
Over 400 objects from Tiffany’s archives go on display at the Saatchi Gallery.
Vision & Virtuosity by Tiffany
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Fri, 19th August
2022-06-10
2022-08-19
A Bouquet of Fans
The vast array of floral designs on show span the centuries dating back to the late 16th Century.
A Bouquet of Fans
11am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sat, 20th August
2022-09-24
2022-08-20
Breaking the News
Explore five centuries of UK news through broadsheets, blogs and objects from our own collection and examine era-defining stories close-up.
Breaking the News
All Day
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-04-22
2022-08-21
True Crime: The Case of Philips Wouwerman
An exhibition based around the disputed claims that the Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman was a plagiarist.
True Crime: The Case of Philips Wouwerman
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-04-23
2022-08-21
Visualising Victorian News
A display of infographics illustrating 19th-century news themes
Visualising Victorian News
9:30am to 6pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-05-11
2022-08-21
Summer Exhibition 2022
Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer Exhibition showcases art in all forms, from prints, painting, film and photography, to architectural works and sculpture.
Summer Exhibition 2022
10am to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-06-21
2022-08-21
 Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 years in comics
Enter into the world of superheroes in this first major exhibition to explore the representation of foundlings, orphans, adoptees, and foster children in comics, graphic novels and sequential art from around the globe.
 Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 years in comics
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 28th August
2022-04-01
2022-08-28

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Thursday 4th August 2022

Enjoy a boat trip through London's Islington tunnel on The Regent's Canal, opened in 1820, and around three quarters of a mile in length.
 11am to 4pm
 
 Islington
2022-08-04
2022-08-04

Canal boat trips through the Islington tunnel

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Thursday 4th August 2022

Follow the trail left by monks and monarchs, press barons and literary giants along the highway and down its twisting alleyways.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-08-04
2022-08-04
A walk that explores the very heart of the City – the most historic part of the capital.
 11am to 1pm
 
 City of London
2022-08-04
2022-08-04
This Magical Mystery Tour is a chance to “Imagine” Beatlemania and the Swinging 60s.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Bloomsbury
2022-08-04
2022-08-04
A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Whitehall
2022-08-04
2022-08-04