The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 4th January.
Top events in London on Thu 4th Jan 2024
On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn's Novelty Automation has a bar in the store for their late-night opening.
6pm to 9pm
Holborn
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
Free
Winter Past
The Rooms Through Time, restyled to reveal how winter has changed London homes through the last 400 years.
10am to 5pm
Bethnal Green
Ends on Sun 7th January 2024
£29
Christmas at Kew
Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour.
4:20pm to 10pm
Richmond
Ends on Sun 7th 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
£12.50
The Missing Thread
Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, this exhibition charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich fashion design history.
10am to 9pm
Strand
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
This is an exhibition of works on paper focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period.
10am to 5pm
Holborn
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
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Thursday 4th 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
