The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Wednesday 20th September.


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Top events in London on Wed 20th Sep 2023

Tickets will be released today to visit London's newest and highest viewing gallery.
2023-09-20
Starts at 9am
 
City of London
Booking opens to visit Horizon 22
City of London
The Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden opens its doors for the day.
2023-09-20
10am to 5pm
 
Battersea
Battersea
A slice of the big apple is coming to London as Canary Wharf transforms into a New York inspired cityscape.
2023-09-20
11am to 7pm
 
Poplar
New York City makeover in Canary Wharf
Poplar
Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House.
2023-09-20
6pm to 7pm
 
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Join a panel discussion with industry experts, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence within art and photography.
2023-09-20
6pm to 8pm
 
Clerkenwell
The future of art and photography in the emerging world of AI
Clerkenwell
Join architects Allies & Morrison along with Wandsworth Council and Lambeth Council for a talk about the Low Line
2023-09-20
6pm to 7:30pm
 
Battersea
Activating the Low Line: Allies & Morrison with WBC & LBC
Battersea
The talk will focus on Wren the Courtier, exploring Wren’s position within Court under King William and Queen Mary.
2023-09-20
6:30pm to 8pm
 
Greenwich
Greenwich
For an hour, you’ll have their right-of-passage, led by an expert guide as you explore the corners of the House rarely seen by the public.
2023-09-20
Starts at 7pm
 
Charlton
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Charlton House
Charlton
A talk about Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law, who took on the responsibility of cataloguing and promoting Vincent’s work.
2023-09-20
Starts at 7pm
 
Stockwell
Stockwell

Online events / webinars

The second in our part 1 series on Head Gardeners on Weds @ 6 from 13 Sept, £5 each or all 5 for £20 Our Wednesday evenings this Autumn will focus on head gardeners working at historic sites
6pm to 7:30pm
 
Head Gardeners at Historic Sites - Graham Dillamore

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Maria Prymachenko
The exhibition showcases paintings by Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, shown for the first time in the UK having been preserved by the artist's family for more than fifty years.
Maria Prymachenko
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Wed, 20th September
2023-07-13
2023-09-20
Pinch, swipe, tap - Transport for London
A tour around King's Cross, revealing how TfL's digital team design new inclusive, innovative digital experiences.
Pinch, swipe, tap - Transport for London
12pm to 2pm
Kings Cross
Closing soon Fri, 22nd September
2023-09-18
2023-09-22
Queen will rock you in 3D
An exhibition capturing the history of Queen through Sir Brian May's own Stereoscopic (3-D) camera lenses.
Queen will rock you in 3D
11am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sat, 23rd September
2023-06-02
2023-09-23
Japanese Aesthetics of Recycling
This exhibition highlights the beauty of Japanese recycling, showcasing objects made of cotton, hemp, bast fibres, washi (handmade paper) and pottery.
Japanese Aesthetics of Recycling
10:30am to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 23rd September
2023-07-13
2023-09-23
The Rossettis
A major exhibition devoted to the radical Rossetti generation
The Rossettis
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-04-06
2023-09-24
 The Tempest and the Thames
See an edition of Shakespeare's First Folio on display at the National Maritime Museum, celebrating 400 years since its publication.
 The Tempest and the Thames
10am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-03-31
2023-09-24
BLACK VENUS
An exhibition examining the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture.
BLACK VENUS
10am to 7pm
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-07-20
2023-09-24
Brian Clarke : A Great Light
An exhibition of works by Brian Clarke, who is widely regarded to be the most important artist working in stained glass today.
Brian Clarke : A Great Light
10am to 6pm
Kennington
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-06-09
2023-09-24
Design Researchers in Residence: Islands
A free display of new design research responding to the climate crisis.
Design Researchers in Residence: Islands
10am to 5pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-06-23
2023-09-24
Perilous Journeys: Reflections on Migration
An exhibition reflecting on the loss of people and culture through the lens of human trafficking and unsafe migration.
Perilous Journeys: Reflections on Migration
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 24th September
2023-07-27
2023-09-24

Exhibitions opening soon


What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Wednesday 20th September 2023

Visit the Ministry of Magic, The Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley and Platform 9¾, all on this half-day guided tour of the wizarding world.
 9am to 12pm
 
 Whitehall
2023-09-20
2023-09-20
Walking tour of Clerkenwell Social Housing and a document viewing afterwards.
 11am to 2pm
 
2023-09-20
2023-09-20
Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
 Starts at 11am
 
 City of London
2023-09-20
2023-09-20
Walk in the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial killer on this exhilarating walking tour to real-life murder locations.
 7pm to 10pm
 
 Pimlico South
2023-09-20
2023-09-20
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-09-20
2023-09-20