What's on in London on Sunday 8th September 2024

Top events happening London

Unusual diversion on the London Overground

Due to engineering works, an unusual diversion will allow you to ride over a railway track that rarely sees passengers. The diversion is between Camden Road and Willesden Junction, which usually goes via West Hampstead, but will instead go via …

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Start time to be confirmed
Free

Kayaking Taster Sessions

CKC is running taster sessions on the River Thames for newcomers to try kayaking and meet meet a friendly club. London’s only dedicated sea kayaking club CKC, is running taster sessions on the River Thames for newcomers to get a …

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Start time to be confirmed
£25
Chiswick

Angry Dan’s Map of London

Angry Dan is an artist, illustrator, and limerick writer. Following his popular illustrated map of Walthamstow, he is pushing his mapmaking to an epic new scale, depicting the whole of London in a huge, interactive illustrated artwork, celebrating all the …

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10:00am to 6:00pm
Free
Olympic Park

Wimbledon and Putney Commons festival

Local fete with stalls, BMX bike show, and tractor rides. The organisers say they will have more details on their website closer to the date.

10:30am to 5:30pm
Free
Wimbledon

Alfa Romeo Day

Sunday at the Mills on 8 September will include a SPECIAL showcase of Alfa Romeo cars. Alfa Romeo owners who’d like to be part of the event should purchase tickets via AROC – Southern Alfa Day 2024 For general visitors …

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11:00am to 4:00pm
£15.00
Waltham Abbey

Vintage tube train on the Met line

The vintage 1938 era tube train will be making a number of trips along the Metropolitan line near Amersham this weekend. You can buy tickets to be on the train — or watch from the sidelines for free. Full times …

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11:00am to 6:00pm
Free

Classic Boat Festival 2024

This annual boating extravaganza will see over 40 vintage and preserved vessels assemble in the central basin of St Katharine Docks in London. These include the war heroes, the Dunkirk Little Ships, motorboats from the Bates Starcraft range and other …

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11:00am to 4:00pm
Free
Wapping

Kingswood House guided tours

Kingswood House is a grade II listed 19th century baronial mansion in south London. It was the home of the creator of Bovril. Kingswood House is a stone-faced baronial castle currently used as a cultural and community space. It’s history …

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11:00am to 3:00pm
Free
Dulwich

Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service

A commemoration of the Merchant Navy with a band-led parade, service and wreath laying organised by the Merchant Navy Association National. It can be watched from the sidelines by the public. This Annual Service is held on the Sunday in …

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12:30pm to 2:00pm
Free
Tower Hill

Monthly open day at Cobham Mill

This picturesque early 19th century mill, is situated in delightful surroundings on the banks of the River Mole. It is Grade II listed and is the only surviving fully working watermill in Surrey. It was originally part of a much …

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2:00pm to 5:00pm
Free
Cobham

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

Ian Berry: The Secret Garden

A magical urban secret garden crafted from denim to delight kids and adults alike. Walk through the denim garden path and find roses, cacti, wisteria and dangling vines made with layers of recycled denim jeans, exploring themes of sustainability in …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
Free
The Garden Museum, Southwark

Enzo Mari

This exhibition celebrates the life and work of one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, Enzo Mari, whose designs have inspired generations of creatives around the world. The exhibition is coming to the UK after debuting at …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
£20
Design Museum, Kensington

Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail

Explore a free trail across V&A South Kensington celebrating Taylor Swift, with a range of her iconic looks on display. Each of the 13 stops on the trail will showcase a chapter in the songbook of Taylor’s career and spotlight …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
Free
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington

Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

What does design mean to you? Join the conversation at Japan House London, where Japan’s leading creators share inspirational design that spans disciplines, regions and eras. While Japan is synonymous with exemplary design it doesn’t yet have a dedicated national …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
Free
Japan House London, Kensington

Six Lives The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens

Tudor paintings by Hans Holbein the Younger and contemporary photography by Hiroshi Sugimoto meet in the National Portrait Gallery’s first exhibition of historic portraiture since reopening, presenting a study of the lives and afterlives of the six women who married …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
£21
National Portrait Gallery, Soho

Sergio Strizzi: The Perfect Moment

Sergio Strizzi (1931 – 2004) is considered one of cinematic still photography’s greatest talents. He worked on film sets in Italy and beyond from the 1950s to the early 2000s alongside many of the country’s top film directors, including Antonioni …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
£7.50
Islington

Beyond Fashion

Beyond Fashion showcases the work of acclaimed fashion photographers from around the world. The works demonstrate how fashion photography has moved past the simple presentation of product lines to reflect on the reality of our lives, to explore our aspirations …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
£12
Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea

African Deeds

In 2021, descendant of the Brem-Wilson Family, Mandy Parker-Sharp donated the family collection to Black Cultural Archives. This family collection includes early diaries, cassette interviews, videos, and hundreds of photos and documents, charting three generations of history. As well as …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
£5
Brixton

The Fairground World of Ross Hutchinson

An exhibition of funfair memorabilia prior to its sale at auction. Hutchinson has been connoisseur of fairground memorabilia for more than 40 years, and the sale will feature an array of vintage and antique fairground figures and carvings, ride seats …

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Exhibition ends on Monday 9th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
Free
Bonhams, Mayfair

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards Exhibition 2024

Discover a hand-picked selection of this year’s award-winning work in GC&DC’s exhibition. You will be able to enjoy seeing creative designs and incredible handcrafted jewellery, silversmithing and objet d’art, gleaming with precious metals and gemstones, from emerging and established designers, …

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Exhibition ends on Thursday 12th Sep 2024 Closing Soon
Free
Clerkenwell

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