The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 17th October.


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Top events in London on Tue 17th Oct 2023

A guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit the 'secret chapel' and take in 360° degree views of East London from the rooftop.
2023-10-17
12pm to 1pm
 
Bethnal Green
Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel
Bethnal Green
In their 50th year, Virago marks the first anniversary of the death their founder, Carmen Callil, author and genius publisher, with an inaugural lecture by Dame Hermione Lee.
2023-10-17
6:30pm to 7:45pm
 
Camden
Camden
TEDxLondon Countdown is about sharing powerful ideas from inspiring speakers to accelerate meaningful action on climate change.
2023-10-17
Starts at 6:30pm
 
Euston
Euston
An evening of discussion about their experiences of gardening with wildlife in mind.
2023-10-17
7pm to 8pm
 
Southwark
Southwark

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Peckham is a place called Home
A free photography exhibition that seeks to explore the interconnectivity of Peckham and its people.
Peckham is a place called Home
9am to 11pm
Peckham
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
2023-10-03
2023-10-31
WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts
Explore the vibrant diversity of Japanese graphic arts in this bold exhibition which bridges the worlds of fine art, commercial illustration and counterculture.
WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts
10am to 8pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 22nd October
2023-07-06
2023-10-22
A playful and immersive display in partnership with Intuit Mailchimp to explore email’s transformational powers.
10am to 5pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 22nd October
2023-09-28
2023-10-22
Christo - Early Works
A presentation of early works by Christo at 4 Princelet Street in the Spitalfields area of London, curated by Elena Geuna.
Christo - Early Works
10am to 6pm
Whitechapel
Closing soon Sun, 22nd October
2023-10-06
2023-10-22
Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’
Photographer Philip Cunningham's exhibition of people, places and community activism in 1970s East London.
Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’
10am to 5pm
Bethnal Green
Closing soon Fri, 27th October
2023-04-20
2023-10-27
2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People
A new photo exhibition by London-based photographer Monica A. Walker of an empty London during the first Lockdown back in 2020.
2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People
10:30am to 8pm
Kennington
Closing soon Fri, 27th October
2023-09-26
2023-10-27
The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the Zoo
A weird and wonderful display of the relationship between animals and humans.
The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the Zoo
11am to 6pm
Kingston Upon Thames
Closing soon Sat, 28th October
2023-10-09
2023-10-28
Paula Rego: Crivelli's Garden
This exhibition explores the relationship of Rego’s work titled Crivelli’s Garden to the 15th-century altarpiece that inspired it.
Paula Rego: Crivelli's Garden
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-07-20
2023-10-29
Brick Dinos
A 1.5 metre long model of a Polacanthus, an armoured 125-million-year-old dinosaur found in the UK, will be on show for the first time as part of the Brick Dinos exhibition.
Brick Dinos
10am to 5:30pm
Forest Hill
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-02-10
2023-10-29
Christy
£9  
Christy, the near 175-year-old British heritage brand credited with creating towelling as we know it today, is the centre of a two-month exhibition at London’s Museum of Brands.
Christy
10am to 6pm
Notting Hill
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
2023-09-14
2023-10-31

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Tuesday 17th October 2023

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London’s oldest and most storied theatre, is opening its doors for an exclusive Halloween Tour.
 Starts at 9:15pm
 
 Aldwych
2023-10-17
2023-10-17
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
2023-10-17
2023-10-17

Historical highlights tour of Somerset House

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Walking tours of London on Tuesday 17th October 2023

Explore the archaeology of the River Thames
 8:45am to 10:15am
 
2023-10-17
2023-10-17
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
2023-10-17
2023-10-17
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-10-17
2023-10-17