The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 6th August.


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Top events in London on Sat 6th Aug 2022

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

 

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
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 5pm
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
On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100
Explore the 100-year history of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance.
On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 28th August
2022-03-17
2022-08-28
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.
Rooted Beings
10am to 6pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 28th August
2022-03-24
2022-08-28

Exhibitions opening soon


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
2022-08-06
2022-08-06

Roman London Revealed: Public Tours of Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 6th August 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
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
Join Open City for a walking tour exploring the Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf and East India Docks — home to the ‘next generation office campus’ Republic
 Starts at 10:30am
 
 Poplar
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
The London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
 11am to 1pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
Follow the footsteps of Dr Johnson (and his cat, Hodge) along Fleet Street and its alleyways.
 2pm to 3:30pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
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
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
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
2022-08-06
2022-08-06
At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
 7:30pm to 9:30pm
 
 Barbican
2022-08-06
2022-08-06