The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Wednesday 25th October.


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Top events in London on Wed 25th Oct 2023

Seminar exploring the past, present and future of community at Kensal House, North Kensington.
2023-10-25
5:30pm to 8:30pm
 
Euston
Making Views from Kensal House: Perspectives on community, place and policy
Euston
Bestselling author Damien Lewis revisits the daring SAS mission to break through enemy coastal defences and liberate Europe.
2023-10-25
Starts at 6:30pm
 
Chelsea
SAS Forged in Hell
Chelsea
Breast surgeon Liz O’Riordan shares her story.
2023-10-25
Starts at 7pm
 
Holborn
Holborn

Online events / webinars

The Victorian railway companies certainly built a dense and complex network, but did it amount to a system?
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Who Built the Victorian Railways and Did They Get it Right? by Colin Divall

 

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
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
Crown to Couture
Crown to Couture sees contemporary couture worn by high profile celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, displayed alongside historic costumes.
Crown to Couture
10am to 4pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-04-05
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
Seeing the Light represents an opportunity for the public to see some of Italy’s most well known and loved sites – Venice, Rome, Naples - through Turner’s eyes, in the unique setting of his then rural retreat in Twickenham.
12pm to 4pm
Twickenham
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-07-08
2023-10-29
King Charles III coronation chairs on display
As part of an auction of interior design by Christie's, pairs of chairs specially made for the Coronation of King Charles III will be on display ahead of being sold for charity.
King Charles III coronation chairs on display
9am to 5pm
St James
Closing soon Mon, 30th October
2023-10-24
2023-10-30
Halloween pumpkin trail in Belgravia
The Belgravia Pumpkin Trail will comprise a winding series of stores boasting spooky and fun festive window displays throughout the neighbourhood.
Halloween pumpkin trail in Belgravia
All Day
St James
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
2023-10-23
2023-10-31

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Wednesday 25th 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
2023-10-25
2023-10-25

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Wednesday 25th October 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
2023-10-25
2023-10-25
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
2023-10-25
2023-10-25
Led by our experienced and knowledgeable Cathedral Guides, this is an opportunity to explore Southwark at a leisurely pace
 11am to 1pm
 
 Southwark
2023-10-25
2023-10-25
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
2023-10-25
2023-10-25
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-10-25
2023-10-25