What's on in London on Friday 29th September 2023
Top events happening London
Annual opening of the Strand Lane 'Roman' BathsCome along to find out more about this London curiosity, owned by the National Trust and administered by Westminster City Council. A Roman bath in Westminster? The Strand Lane Baths have been reputed since the 1830s to be a Roman …
11:00am to 3:00pmFreeStrand
Come along to find out more about this London curiosity, owned by the National Trust and administered by Westminster City Council. A Roman bath in Westminster? The Strand Lane Baths have been reputed since the 1830s to be a Roman …
The Pre-Raphaelites and the Hogsmill RiverThrough the words and work of Millais and Hunt, Dr Glenda Youde tells the story of the Pre-Raphaelites and the Hogsmill River. Join us at Kingston Museum for the first in a series of events inspired by our latest exhibition: …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£9.38Kingston Upon Thames
Through the words and work of Millais and Hunt, Dr Glenda Youde tells the story of the Pre-Raphaelites and the Hogsmill River. Join us at Kingston Museum for the first in a series of events inspired by our latest exhibition: …
Talk: A Dark History of Sugar
Many of us possess a sweet tooth, but why are we as a species so predisposed to want to eat sugar? Neil Buttery will explore the reasons behind our fondness for the sweet stuff and survey the great lengths that …
6:00pm to 7:00pm£10Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
Many of us possess a sweet tooth, but why are we as a species so predisposed to want to eat sugar? Neil Buttery will explore the reasons behind our fondness for the sweet stuff and survey the great lengths that …
Discourse: Advancements in molecular inorganic chemistryJoin us for an illuminating discourse by renowned synthetic inorganic chemist and president of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Gill Reid, as she delves into the fascinating realm of synthetic inorganic chemistry. In this captivating talk, Gill will shed light …
7:20pm to 8:45pm£21.14Mayfair
Join us for an illuminating discourse by renowned synthetic inorganic chemist and president of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Gill Reid, as she delves into the fascinating realm of synthetic inorganic chemistry. In this captivating talk, Gill will shed light …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Aizome - The Craft of Japanese Indigo-dyeingIndigo is one of the oldest plant dyes in existence. Since it made its way into Japan approximately 1400 years ago, indigo would enjoy popularity among aristocrats and commoners at various points in history. The art of aizome (indigo-dyeing) became …
Exhibition ends on Friday 29th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreePicadilly
Indigo is one of the oldest plant dyes in existence. Since it made its way into Japan approximately 1400 years ago, indigo would enjoy popularity among aristocrats and commoners at various points in history. The art of aizome (indigo-dyeing) became …
Colours festivalThis exhibition will present artworks from 40 established and emerging artists from all over the world across a 1,000m2 space. Visitors can expect to see an array of street graffiti, eye-popping art, inspiring illustrations and vibrant photography as an eclectic …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£10.24Camden
This exhibition will present artworks from 40 established and emerging artists from all over the world across a 1,000m2 space. Visitors can expect to see an array of street graffiti, eye-popping art, inspiring illustrations and vibrant photography as an eclectic …
Coronation exhibitionWestminster Abbey is the nation’s Coronation Church and this exhibition in the Chapter House will reveal the key elements of the royal ceremony which has taken place at the Abbey for nearly a thousand years. Featuring historic illustrations and archive …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£27Westminster Abbey, Pimlico
Westminster Abbey is the nation’s Coronation Church and this exhibition in the Chapter House will reveal the key elements of the royal ceremony which has taken place at the Abbey for nearly a thousand years. Featuring historic illustrations and archive …
Evelyn De Morgan: The Gold DrawingsThe exhibition explores De Morgan’s unique practice of making gold drawings, showcasing 13 artworks loaned by the Trustees of the De Morgan Foundation and Victoria Dolorosa from the Leighton House collection. In addition, preparatory drawings for the figure of St. …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeLeighton House Museum, West Kensington
The exhibition explores De Morgan’s unique practice of making gold drawings, showcasing 13 artworks loaned by the Trustees of the De Morgan Foundation and Victoria Dolorosa from the Leighton House collection. In addition, preparatory drawings for the figure of St. …
Paul McCartney - Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the StormAn unprecedented exhibition, revealing – for the first time – extraordinary photographs taken by Paul McCartney. In this show, we focus on portraits captured by McCartney, using his own camera, between December 1963 and February 1964 – a time when …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Oct 2023 Closing Soon£24.50National Portrait Gallery, Soho
An unprecedented exhibition, revealing – for the first time – extraordinary photographs taken by Paul McCartney. In this show, we focus on portraits captured by McCartney, using his own camera, between December 1963 and February 1964 – a time when …
Roger Moore - James Bond exhibitionAhead of a sale of Sir Roger Moore’s collection of James Bond memorabilia, many of the objects from the auction will be on public display. The display is aimed at the auction bidders, but is freely open to anyone to …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 3rd Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
Ahead of a sale of Sir Roger Moore’s collection of James Bond memorabilia, many of the objects from the auction will be on public display. The display is aimed at the auction bidders, but is freely open to anyone to …
The Knitting & Stitching ShowThousands of visitors attend the show each year ranging from complete beginners through to seasoned crafters to see the hundreds of exhibitors selling essential supplies including yarn, fabric, buttons, fat quarters, sewing machines and more. You’ll also find inspiring textile …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£19.50Wood Green
Thousands of visitors attend the show each year ranging from complete beginners through to seasoned crafters to see the hundreds of exhibitors selling essential supplies including yarn, fabric, buttons, fat quarters, sewing machines and more. You’ll also find inspiring textile …
ENO: Under the SkinAn exhibition of new artworks created by leading artists – including Stuart Semple, Sara Pope, Nathan Bowen, My Dog Sighs and Matt Small – inspired by the work of the ENO’s approach to diversity. ‘Under The Skin’ is the result …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
An exhibition of new artworks created by leading artists – including Stuart Semple, Sara Pope, Nathan Bowen, My Dog Sighs and Matt Small – inspired by the work of the ENO’s approach to diversity. ‘Under The Skin’ is the result …
China's hidden centuryIn a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed in a major new exhibition. This is the first exhibition to focus on individual groups of people in 19th-century China. Visitors will experience the visual richness of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£16British Museum, Russell Square
In a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed in a major new exhibition. This is the first exhibition to focus on individual groups of people in 19th-century China. Visitors will experience the visual richness of …
Art and Artifice: Fakes from the CollectionThis display will showcase drawings, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts that are not what they seem. It will present remarkable forgeries from The Courtauld’s collection and tell the stories behind their making and the discovery of their deception. Some known …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£11Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand
This display will showcase drawings, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts that are not what they seem. It will present remarkable forgeries from The Courtauld’s collection and tell the stories behind their making and the discovery of their deception. Some known …