The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Monday 1st January.
Top events in London on Mon 1st Jan 2024
£15.00
This is the first opportunity in two years for people to marvel at the working steam engines that provided water to millions and helped make London the city it is today.
11am to 5pm
Brentford
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
£15
Coalescence
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
Free
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.
10am to 4:30pm
Clerkenwell
Closes tomorrow
This exhibition brings together a group of new and existing sculptures to explore Black women’s labour across histories and geographies.
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Ends on Mon 1st January 2024
The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks showcasing more than 110 pieces including prints, canvases, unique works and ephemera, many of which are on display for the very first time.
10am to 9pm
Regent Street
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
£18.50
The Gingerbread City
Discover a whole city constructed entirely from gingerbread, candy, and frosting.
10am to 9pm
Shepherds Bush
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
Free
Winter Light 2023/24
Over the dark winter nights, the Southbank Centre is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all.
Starts at 4pm
Southwark
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
See the first UK exhibition of work by South Korean artist and film-maker Heecheon Kim, exploring how technology affects our perceptions of the world.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
Discover over 100 previously unseen costume and production designs, scripts, behind the scenes photographs and posters, alongside the iconic red ballet shoes featured in the film.
1pm to 7pm
Southwark
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
Four times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus, 12 metres longer than Hope the blue whale and making its European debut, prepare to meet titanosaur and learn all about life as the biggest dinosaur.
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
This exhibition will invite visitors to further their understanding of the Troubles through the multiple perspectives of individuals affected by the conflict.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Monday 1st January 2024
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
WhitehallJoin 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 LondonDare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
7:30pm to 9:15pm Whitechapel
