What's on in London on Friday 1st November 2024
Top events happening London
Tours of the West India Docks Impounding StationThe Docklands Impounding Station is a feat of early mid-century engineering, built in 1929, few people realise that its three working pumps are still in use today. Normally closed to the public, this is a rare opportunity to see the …
10:00am to 3:30pmFreePoplar
The Docklands Impounding Station is a feat of early mid-century engineering, built in 1929, few people realise that its three working pumps are still in use today. Normally closed to the public, this is a rare opportunity to see the …
Aircraft Access: The LightningSign up to be one of the few who get to experience over the rope access to the Lightning. A ticket will allow you to view the cockpit (not get inside) of this true Cold War defence aircraft. First released …
11:00am to 4:00pm£3RAF Museum, Colindale
Sign up to be one of the few who get to experience over the rope access to the Lightning. A ticket will allow you to view the cockpit (not get inside) of this true Cold War defence aircraft. First released …
How the American Civil War Changed the British Army
Dr Michael Somerville explores how the British Army used lessons from the American Civil War to prepare for war in Europe. The American Civil War is often said to have foreshadowed the way in which later conflicts, such as the …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Dr Michael Somerville explores how the British Army used lessons from the American Civil War to prepare for war in Europe. The American Civil War is often said to have foreshadowed the way in which later conflicts, such as the …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Vintage cars and memorabilia on displayA range of vintage car collectibles and some cars themselves will be on display at Bonhams auction house before being sold at auction. Auction viewings are officially for potential buyers, but they’re open to everyone, so it’s a free exhibition …
Exhibition ends on Friday 1st Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
A range of vintage car collectibles and some cars themselves will be on display at Bonhams auction house before being sold at auction. Auction viewings are officially for potential buyers, but they’re open to everyone, so it’s a free exhibition …
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound ArchiveDiscover a project reviving and remixing vintage Palestinian and Arab albums to showcase the richness and diversity of their cultural and musical heritage. Palestinian Sound Archive is a celebration of music, spoken word and album artwork from historic Palestine, mainly …
Exhibition ends on Friday 1st Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
Discover a project reviving and remixing vintage Palestinian and Arab albums to showcase the richness and diversity of their cultural and musical heritage. Palestinian Sound Archive is a celebration of music, spoken word and album artwork from historic Palestine, mainly …
The Annual London Art of Motoring ExhibitionThe annual Art of Motoring Exhibition runs each year to coincide with the London Motor Week and the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. This year the Royal Automobiles Club’s art portfolio was expanded to include the Summer Exhibition in …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 2nd Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeSt James
The annual Art of Motoring Exhibition runs each year to coincide with the London Motor Week and the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. This year the Royal Automobiles Club’s art portfolio was expanded to include the Summer Exhibition in …
Trackers and Breakbeats: Celebrating Brain Records’ Underground RevolutionAn exhibition that explores the groundbreaking influence of Brain Records and its pioneering use of 8-bit technology in the 1990s. Showcasing the often overlooked yet pivotal role of Brain Records and its founder, Bizzy B, in shaping the UK hardcore …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 2nd Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeGreenwich
An exhibition that explores the groundbreaking influence of Brain Records and its pioneering use of 8-bit technology in the 1990s. Showcasing the often overlooked yet pivotal role of Brain Records and its founder, Bizzy B, in shaping the UK hardcore …
Halloween at Hampton Court PalaceExplore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace for Halloween 2024, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court. This October half term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells. As …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Nov 2024 Closing Soon£30Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Explore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace for Halloween 2024, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court. This October half term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells. As …
Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese PrintmakingMeet the Yoshida dynasty of artists. Featuring over 75 exquisite prints, this exhibition journeys from the rich, nostalgic landscapes of the prolific artist and patriarch of the family, Hiroshi to the abstract work of the family’s later and current generations. …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Nov 2024 Closing Soon£20Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich
Meet the Yoshida dynasty of artists. Featuring over 75 exquisite prints, this exhibition journeys from the rich, nostalgic landscapes of the prolific artist and patriarch of the family, Hiroshi to the abstract work of the family’s later and current generations. …
Halloween at KewThis October, Kew Gardens is launching a brand-new Halloween light trail which will see the Gardens transformed with atmospheric illuminated trees, eerie light installations, and fire performers. A band of actors will haunt the Gardens as night falls, to create …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Nov 2024 Closing Soon£20Kew Gardens, Richmond
This October, Kew Gardens is launching a brand-new Halloween light trail which will see the Gardens transformed with atmospheric illuminated trees, eerie light installations, and fire performers. A band of actors will haunt the Gardens as night falls, to create …
Chocolate House GreenwichThis exhibition invites you to discover the key role chocolate played in the revival of Greenwich. Step back in time to the 18th century, and discover the history and appeal of chocolate with a recreation of Grace and Thomas Tosier’s …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Nov 2024 Closing Soon£3Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
This exhibition invites you to discover the key role chocolate played in the revival of Greenwich. Step back in time to the 18th century, and discover the history and appeal of chocolate with a recreation of Grace and Thomas Tosier’s …
The Art of BanksyDrawing critical acclaim, The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks showcasing more than 150 pieces including prints, canvases, unique works and ephemera, many of which are on public display for the very …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 6th Nov 2024 Closing Soon£21Soho
Drawing critical acclaim, The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks showcasing more than 150 pieces including prints, canvases, unique works and ephemera, many of which are on public display for the very …
Body Parts: the art and application of medical illustrationThis exhibition celebrates the contribution by medical artists in healthcare education, patient communication, and public health campaigns. Medical illustration is a centuries-old tradition that started with anatomy atlases in the 1400s. Over time, it has adapted to the digital age …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 9th Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeHunterian Museum, Holborn
This exhibition celebrates the contribution by medical artists in healthcare education, patient communication, and public health campaigns. Medical illustration is a centuries-old tradition that started with anatomy atlases in the 1400s. Over time, it has adapted to the digital age …