The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 6th August.
Top events in London on Sat 6th Aug 2022
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2pm to 5pm
Tooting
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
Ends on Sat 6th August
Over 400 objects from Tiffany’s archives go on display at the Saatchi Gallery.
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Ends on Fri 19th August
An exhibition exploring the Elstree Extension through the Northern Heights that was suspended during World War 2, and never restarted.
10am to 3pm
Elstree
Ends on Sat 20th August
Explore five centuries of UK news through broadsheets, blogs and objects from our own collection and examine era-defining stories close-up.
All Day
Camden
Ends on Sun 21st August
9:30am to 5pm
Camden
Ends on Sun 21st August
An exhibition based around the disputed claims that the Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman was a plagiarist.
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Ends on Sun 21st August
Free
Rooted Beings
The exhibition considers what we might learn from plant behaviour, and the impacts of colonial expeditions on the exploitation of natural resources and indigenous knowledges.
10am to 6pm
Camden
Ends on Sun 28th August
Explore the 100-year history of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance.
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 28th August
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.
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Ends on Sun 28th August
In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints made from around 1580 until the early years of the 17th century.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Ends on Sun 28th August
Regular Events - Saturday 6th August 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
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Saturday 6th August 2022
£15.00
Old Westminster Walking Tour
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£15.00
Old Camden Town
A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
11am to 1pm Camden£15.00
The Beatles Walks
A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
11am to 1pm CamdenThe London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
11am to 1pm Picadilly£10.00
Dr Johnson Walk
Follow the footsteps of Dr Johnson (and his cat, Hodge) along Fleet Street and its alleyways.
2pm to 3:30pm Picadilly£15.00
Disastrous London
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£15.00
London Magic Tour
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£15.00
Ghosts of the Old City
At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
7:30pm to 9:30pm Barbican
