The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 5th November.
Top events in London on Sat 5th Nov 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
A display of photographs capturing factories and their workers in an era of rapid transition.
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 6th November
The show traces how menswear has been fashioned and refashioned over the centuries, and how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams.
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 6th November
With a wealth of material from the Cathedral's archives, the exhibition tells stories of 200 years of Jubilees alongside photographs, prints, paintings, and treasures, including vestments used for these magnificent occasions.
8:30am to 4:30pm
City of London
Ends on Thu 1st December
A display honouring the music, people and places central to the grime scene and its roots in East London.
10am to 5pm
Barbican
Ends on Sun 4th December
A display celebrating one of the city's most iconic sporting heroes, both on and off the pitch.
10am to 5pm
Barbican
Ends on Fri 23rd December
Free
Treasures
Spanning centuries, the unexpected treasures on display in the Art Deco library include hand-drawn illustrations, curious texts and beguiling bindings.
10am to 5pm
Aldwych
Ends on Sat 31st December
This world-first, object-rich exhibition reveals the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sat 31st December
Discover the ground-breaking technology that changed the post forever in a new exhibition.
10:30am to 5pm
Farringdon
Ends on Sun 1st January 2023
Celebrating the life and work of one of the best loved children's authors of the 20th century.
10am to 5pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 8th January 2023
New research into IWM’s photography archive demonstrates just how keenly The Queen’s role as monarch has been shaped by her wartime experiences.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Ends on Sun 8th January 2023
Regular Events - Saturday 5th November 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 5th November 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
