The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 31st December.


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Top events in London on Sat 31st Dec 2022

Come and enjoy these beautiful model trains in full steam on a purpose built track in the Steam Hall.
2022-12-31
10am to 4pm
 
Brentford
Brentford
The tour aims to provide a recognition of the project's scale together with an appreciation of the innovative thinking behind its concept and detail design.
2022-12-31
Starts at 10am
 
Paddington
Paddington

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Hardcore
Free  
BSMT Space will be signing off 2022 with HARDCORE, a banger of an exhibition by Ryan Callanan aka RYCA. It’s a trip into the world of Acid House, full of melting smiley faces and pulsating yellows.
Hardcore
10am to 6pm
Closing soon Sat, 31st December
2022-12-01
2022-12-31
Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope
This world-first, object-rich exhibition reveals the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sat, 31st December
2022-05-25
2022-12-31
Helen Saunders
The Courtauld Gallery presents the first monographic exhibition devoted to British abstract artist Helen Saunders in over 25 years.
Helen Saunders
10am to 6pm
Strand
Closing soon Sat, 31st December
2022-10-13
2022-12-31
Off the Rails: The Line that never was
An exhibition exploring the Elstree Extension through the Northern Heights that was suspended during World War 2, and never restarted.
Off the Rails: The Line that never was
10am to 3pm
Elstree
Closing soon Sat, 31st December
2022-10-25
2022-12-31
Sorting Britain: The Power of Postcodes
Discover the ground-breaking technology that changed the post forever in a new exhibition.
Sorting Britain: The Power of Postcodes
10:30am to 5pm
Farringdon
Closing soon Sun, 1st January
2022-03-30
2023-01-01
The Gingerbread City
This year’s exhibition presents not just one edible city but five miniature cities across five different climate zones: Polar, Continental, Temperate, Dry and Tropical.
The Gingerbread City
9am to 9pm
Belgravia
Closing soon Mon, 2nd January
2022-12-03
2023-01-02
Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath
This display brings together items reflecting the varied interests and achievements of the polymath Charles Jennens.
Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Tue, 3rd January
2022-05-13
2023-01-03
Toys, Tech and Tamagotchis: Christmas Bestsellers of the 20th Century
The display shows the most exciting new toys to come to the market throughout the 20th Century – those at the top of every child’s Christmas list.
Toys, Tech and Tamagotchis: Christmas Bestsellers of the 20th Century
11am to 5pm
Notting Hill
Closing soon Fri, 6th January
2022-11-25
2023-01-06
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Celebrating the life and work of one of the best loved children's authors of the 20th century.
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
10am to 5pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 8th January
2022-02-12
2023-01-08
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at IWM London
New research into IWM’s photography archive demonstrates just how keenly The Queen’s role as monarch has been shaped by her wartime experiences.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at IWM London
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 8th January
2022-05-27
2023-01-08

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 31st December 2022

Have you ever wondered what Somerset House was built for and what has taken place within this Grade 1 listed building over the years?
 Starts at 12pm
 
 Strand
2022-12-31
2022-12-31

Historical highlights tour of Somerset House

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 31st December 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
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A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-12-31
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A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Camden
2022-12-31
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The London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
 11am to 1pm
 
 Picadilly
2022-12-31
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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
2022-12-31
2022-12-31
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
2022-12-31
2022-12-31
At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
 7:30pm to 9:30pm
 
 Barbican
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