What's on in London on Saturday 11th November 2023
Top events happening London
Free entry to St Paul's Cathedral
On the day of the Lord Mayor’s show, there’s free entry to the Cathedral’s ground floor. There is free entry to the Cathedral floor throughout the day until last admission at 3.30pm, and £10 entry to climb the Dome Galleries, …
8:30am to 3:30pmFreeSt Paul's Cathedral, City of London
On the day of the Lord Mayor’s show, there’s free entry to the Cathedral’s ground floor. There is free entry to the Cathedral floor throughout the day until last admission at 3.30pm, and £10 entry to climb the Dome Galleries, …
Lord Mayor's Show 2023The Lord Mayor’s Show will see 7,000 people, 200 horses and around 150 floats take part in a three mile-long procession to mark the Lord Mayor’s first full day in office. Thousands of onlookers will line the route – from …
10:00am to 3:00pmFree
The Lord Mayor’s Show will see 7,000 people, 200 horses and around 150 floats take part in a three mile-long procession to mark the Lord Mayor’s first full day in office. Thousands of onlookers will line the route – from …
Saturday opening of the Bank of England MuseumThe museum, normally only open Mon-Fri will be open today for the Lord Mayor’s Show. In addition to the usual museum exhibits, there will be a range of family events, and also the ongoing exhibitions will also be open. All …
11:00am to 4:00pmFreeBank of England Museum, City of London
The museum, normally only open Mon-Fri will be open today for the Lord Mayor’s Show. In addition to the usual museum exhibits, there will be a range of family events, and also the ongoing exhibitions will also be open. All …
Indo + Caribbean closing sessions
A day of talks and tours to mark the closing of the Museum of London Docklands Indo + Caribbean display. Spotlighting the lesser-known history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean, the display gives context to personal stories of Indo-Caribbean …
11:30am to 4:00pm£15London Museum Docklands, Poplar
A day of talks and tours to mark the closing of the Museum of London Docklands Indo + Caribbean display. Spotlighting the lesser-known history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean, the display gives context to personal stories of Indo-Caribbean …
How to Read a Censored BookIn the early 1980s, officers from HM Customs raided Gay’s the Word bookshop, Bloomsbury, seizing over 140 titles and charging staff with conspiracy to import so-called ‘indecent or obscene’ material. Using the Haud Nominandum collection at Senate House Library — …
1:30pm to 5:30pmFreeEuston
In the early 1980s, officers from HM Customs raided Gay’s the Word bookshop, Bloomsbury, seizing over 140 titles and charging staff with conspiracy to import so-called ‘indecent or obscene’ material. Using the Haud Nominandum collection at Senate House Library — …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Lord Mayor's state coach on displayFor the week on either side of the Lord Mayor’s show, the State Coach he will ride in will be on display in the Guildhall Yard. It’ll be next to the west-wing of the Guildhall, near the church, and will …
Exhibition ends on Monday 13th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeCity of London
For the week on either side of the Lord Mayor’s show, the State Coach he will ride in will be on display in the Guildhall Yard. It’ll be next to the west-wing of the Guildhall, near the church, and will …
Putting Britain in the PictureSince its launch the Daily Mirror has had a front row seat for the events, people and places which have shaped our history. To mark the Mirror’s 120th anniversary, this exhibition is a tribute to the photographers whose images have …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 14th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePoplar
Since its launch the Daily Mirror has had a front row seat for the events, people and places which have shaped our history. To mark the Mirror’s 120th anniversary, this exhibition is a tribute to the photographers whose images have …
Latent Spaces“Latent Spaces†comes from the mind of Illusionaries’ newest creative, generative artist Markos Kay. His artistic creations will be presented inside the venue’s hypnotic world, enabling visitors to experience a dazzling fusion of art and technology. Kay, a disabled multidisciplinary …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th Nov 2023 Closing Soon£24Poplar
“Latent Spaces†comes from the mind of Illusionaries’ newest creative, generative artist Markos Kay. His artistic creations will be presented inside the venue’s hypnotic world, enabling visitors to experience a dazzling fusion of art and technology. Kay, a disabled multidisciplinary …
Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court LadiesThis masterpiece is considered a milestone in Chinese painting history. Traditionally attributed to Gu Kaizhi (about AD 345-406), it probably dates to between AD 400 and 700. Due to conservation precautions, it can only be displayed for six weeks a …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBritish Museum, Russell Square
This masterpiece is considered a milestone in Chinese painting history. Traditionally attributed to Gu Kaizhi (about AD 345-406), it probably dates to between AD 400 and 700. Due to conservation precautions, it can only be displayed for six weeks a …
Soldiers of the CommonwealthExplore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Exhibition ends on Friday 17th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePimlico
Explore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Keith Clapson - Touching the SurfaceThis exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham
This exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a cultureA display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeLondon Museum Docklands, Poplar
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Tears of GoldAn exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark Cathedral, Southwark
An exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
The Polar Silk RoadTemperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeNatural History Museum, South Kensington
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Traditional Art as Living Practice A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Garrison Chapel, Sloane Square
A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …