The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 12th December.


Top events in London on Tue 12th Dec 2023

Discover the unusual life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the woman behind this 18th century herbal
2023-12-12
1:15pm to 1:30pm
 
Pimlico
Lindley Live: A Curious Herbal - From Love Apples to Treacle Mustard
Pimlico

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The six-metre diameter artwork is made from over 2,500 pieces of coal with a combined weight of over half a tonne – the amount of coal consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year.
Starts at 12pm
Greenwich
Ends on Sun 4th February 2024
2023-12-09
2024-02-04
Unforgotten Lives
This exhibition presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860 and are recorded in London’s archives.
Unforgotten Lives
10am to 4:30pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Tue, 5th December
2023-04-05
2023-12-05
Reformation Cardinal
An exhibition about the British priest who nearly became Pope.
Reformation Cardinal
5:30pm to 5pm
Southwark
Ends on Fri 15th December
2023-10-05
2023-12-15
Extraordinary Endeavors
An exhibition celebrating the Royal Asiatic Society’s bicentenary and its involvement in the study of science, literature, religion, and the arts of Asia since 1823.
Extraordinary Endeavors
10:30am to 5pm
Euston
Ends on Fri 15th December
2023-10-12
2023-12-15
‘Not Just Words: Learning languages through art and objects’ is an interactive video showcase in the UCL Art Museum, inviting visitors to engage with the many modern and ancient languages taught at UCL using works from the collection.
1pm to 5pm
Euston
Ends on Fri 15th December
2023-11-14
2023-12-15
Making their mark: women silversmiths from Oman
This exhibition celebrates three generations of women silversmiths from the Sultanate of Oman, showcasing their silver work and personal testimonies.
Making their mark: women silversmiths from Oman
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Ends on Sun 17th December
2023-10-19
2023-12-17
The Drawing Year 2023 End of Year Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing more than 400 works by 28 students who have participated in the School’s scholarship course in 2023.
The Drawing Year 2023 End of Year Exhibition
9am to 7pm
Shoreditch
Ends on Tue 19th December
2023-12-07
2023-12-19
An exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the Chilean military coup.
9am to 7pm
Holborn
Ends on Wed 20th December
2023-09-08
2023-12-20
Inventing the Future
This exhibition celebrates the Tercentenary of the Constitutions of the Freemasons.
Inventing the Future
10am to 5pm
Aldwych
Ends on Thu 21st December
2023-01-09
2023-12-21
Hidden in Plain Sight: Liberating our Library Collections
"Hidden in Plain Sight" is UCL Library Services' free public exhibition highlighting underrepresented voices in our historic and modern library collections.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Liberating our Library Collections
10am to 7pm
Euston
Ends on Thu 21st December
2023-08-11
2023-12-21

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Tuesday 12th December 2023

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
2023-12-12
2023-12-12

Historical highlights tour of Somerset House

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Tuesday 12th December 2023

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
2023-12-12
2023-12-12
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-12-12
2023-12-12