What's on in London during March 2025
Top events happening in London on Sat 1st Mar 2025
Hands on History in Watermen's Hall
Step into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks.
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeCity of London
Step into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks.
London Sewing Machine Museum - monthly open day
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2:00pm to 5:00pmFreeSewing Machine Museum, Tooting
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
Top events happening in London on Sun 2nd Mar 2025
Hands on History in Watermen's HallStep into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks.
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeCity of London
Step into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks.
The Seething FestivalAnnual local fete and festival held in Surbiton.
1:00pm to 5:00pmFreeSurbiton
Annual local fete and festival held in Surbiton.
Top events happening in London on Mon 3rd Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Tue 4th Mar 2025
Inter-Livery Pancake Day RaceTeams wearing either fancy dress or full regalia, race around the Guildhall Yard tossing their pancakes and the victors receive, fittingly, frying pans as well as a trophy.
Starts at 12:00pmFreeGuildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheater, City of London
Teams wearing either fancy dress or full regalia, race around the Guildhall Yard tossing their pancakes and the victors receive, fittingly, frying pans as well as a trophy.
The Conversation: Marion TurnerThe Conversation: Marion Turner Tuesday 04 March 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Book The Conversation Setting off from the Tabard Inn The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis …
Starts at 6:30pm£18.95Trafalgar Square
The Conversation: Marion Turner Tuesday 04 March 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Book The Conversation Setting off from the Tabard Inn The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis …
Top events happening in London on Wed 5th Mar 2025
Behind the Scenes at the ArchiveA special series of behind the scenes tours and exclusive curated document displays.
12:30pm to 1:30pm£10The London Archives, Clerkenwell
A special series of behind the scenes tours and exclusive curated document displays.
Book Event - Poetry of the Second World WarJoin us at The London Archives as Tim Kendall talks about his new anthology of the Poetry of the Second World War. The Second World War is now recognized as a watershed for British poetry. The changes that arose were …
5:30pm to 7:00pm£5Clerkenwell
Join us at The London Archives as Tim Kendall talks about his new anthology of the Poetry of the Second World War. The Second World War is now recognized as a watershed for British poetry. The changes that arose were …
Webinars
Eleanor of Castile: Queen of Hearts?Louise Wilkinson introduces one of England’s most enigmatic and contentious medieval queens.
7:30pm to 8:30pmFree
Louise Wilkinson introduces one of England’s most enigmatic and contentious medieval queens.
Top events happening in London on Thu 6th Mar 2025
Bluestockings: The First Women’s MovementIn eighteenth-century Britain, women had no power and no rights. Susannah Gibson charts the struggles and achievements of a group of trailblazing women who risked their reputations to become public intellectuals. In this talk, Gibson will focus on Hester Thrale’s …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£16.96Holborn
In eighteenth-century Britain, women had no power and no rights. Susannah Gibson charts the struggles and achievements of a group of trailblazing women who risked their reputations to become public intellectuals. In this talk, Gibson will focus on Hester Thrale’s …
When Courage Calls - A Talk by Sarah C. WilliamsTo celebrate Women’s History Month, come learn about Josephine Butler’s fight for women’s rights with social historian Sarah Williams. An inspiring new biography of Josephine Butler (1828-1906) – political activist, social reformer and a pioneer of modern feminism ‘A crucial …
6:30pm to 8:00pm£6.32Southwark
To celebrate Women’s History Month, come learn about Josephine Butler’s fight for women’s rights with social historian Sarah Williams. An inspiring new biography of Josephine Butler (1828-1906) – political activist, social reformer and a pioneer of modern feminism ‘A crucial …
The Other Pandemic: How QAnon Contaminated the WorldA talk followed by a QnA with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Ball!
7:00pm to 8:00pm£9.99
A talk followed by a QnA with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Ball!
Top events happening in London on Fri 7th Mar 2025
Museum Late: Going UndergroundAt this after-hours event, explore engineering and the London Underground.
6:30pm to 10:00pm£18.50London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
At this after-hours event, explore engineering and the London Underground.
Veterans, Families, Museums and MementosDr Ann-Marie Foster will discuss the relationships between museums, their objects and war.
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Dr Ann-Marie Foster will discuss the relationships between museums, their objects and war.
Top events happening in London on Sat 8th Mar 2025
London’s Lesser-known Lost RiversThis talk focuses on the lesser-known watercourses which are perhaps even more revealing than those that are better researched.
2:30pm to 5:00pm£3
This talk focuses on the lesser-known watercourses which are perhaps even more revealing than those that are better researched.
Top events happening in London on Sun 9th Mar 2025
Occasional open day at the Amersham Fair Organ MuseumSee a collection of old fairground organs, many of which will be in action through the day.
11:00am to 5:00pmFreeAmersham Fair Organ Museum, Amersham
See a collection of old fairground organs, many of which will be in action through the day.
Top events happening in London on Mon 10th Mar 2025
Beyond the wheelchair: Transforming Paralympic sportFind out how leading-edge science is changing wheelchair athletes lives, with Para Sport scientist Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey
Starts at 12:00am£17.27Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum), Mayfair
Find out how leading-edge science is changing wheelchair athletes lives, with Para Sport scientist Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey
Top events happening in London on Tue 11th Mar 2025
The Conversation: Paul LynchThe Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Starts at 6:30pm£18.95Trafalgar Square
The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Top events happening in London on Wed 12th Mar 2025
Monthly release of tickets to visit Big BenTickets to climb the 334 steps to the top of the Elizabeth Tower and stand next to Big Ben when it bongs will be released for sale today.
Starts at 10:00am£35
Tickets to climb the 334 steps to the top of the Elizabeth Tower and stand next to Big Ben when it bongs will be released for sale today.
Top events happening in London on Thu 13th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Fri 14th Mar 2025
Pride and Fall: The British Army in Afghanistan, 2001-14Join Sergio Miller as he re-assesses the British Army’s operations in Helmand Province, highlighting aspects of the campaign that went well and exploring what wasn’t as successful.
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Join Sergio Miller as he re-assesses the British Army’s operations in Helmand Province, highlighting aspects of the campaign that went well and exploring what wasn’t as successful.
Top events happening in London on Sat 15th Mar 2025
London Overground trains to call at London Bridge stationFor one day only, London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge station.
7:30am to 10:00pmFreeSouthwark
For one day only, London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge station.
Top events happening in London on Sun 16th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Mon 17th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Tue 18th Mar 2025
The Conversation: Nicholas Hytner and Helen CastorThe Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Starts at 6:30pm£18.95Trafalgar Square
The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Top events happening in London on Wed 19th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Thu 20th Mar 2025
Open day at the Crystal Palace SubwayFollowing the completion of the major restoration project to the Victorian Subway, Crystal Palace Park Trust is able to open this incredible space to the public once again, just in time for its 160th anniversary in 2025. Visits will be …
11:00am to 2:00pmFreeCrystal Palace Subway, Upper Norwood
Following the completion of the major restoration project to the Victorian Subway, Crystal Palace Park Trust is able to open this incredible space to the public once again, just in time for its 160th anniversary in 2025. Visits will be …
Top events happening in London on Fri 21st Mar 2025
The women who made PicassoIn celebration of Women's History Month join a distinguished panel as they discuss the women who made Picasso.
6:30pm to 8:00pm£10British Museum, Russell Square
In celebration of Women's History Month join a distinguished panel as they discuss the women who made Picasso.
Movie Night Organ SpectacularGet ready for a chill night with friends listening to Southwark Cathedral organist James Gough perform some of the best known film themes
7:00pm to 9:00pm£12.65Southwark Cathedral, Southwark
Get ready for a chill night with friends listening to Southwark Cathedral organist James Gough perform some of the best known film themes
Soldiers of Uncertain Rank: The West India Regiments in British Imperial CultureProfessor David Lambert explores the history of the West India Regiments and their impact on the culture of the Caribbean.
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Professor David Lambert explores the history of the West India Regiments and their impact on the culture of the Caribbean.
Top events happening in London on Sat 22nd Mar 2025
Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardensThe world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres (304 hectares) of parkland, all set within a loop of the River Thames. The gardens are home to a record-breaking grape vine, three …
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeHampton Court Palace, East Molesey
The world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres (304 hectares) of parkland, all set within a loop of the River Thames. The gardens are home to a record-breaking grape vine, three …
Monthly design icons toursDiscover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London.
Starts at 11:00am£14Transport Museum Acton Depot, Acton
Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London.
Top events happening in London on Sun 23rd Mar 2025
Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardensThe world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres (304 hectares) of parkland, all set within a loop of the River Thames. The gardens are home to a record-breaking grape vine, three …
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeHampton Court Palace, East Molesey
The world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres (304 hectares) of parkland, all set within a loop of the River Thames. The gardens are home to a record-breaking grape vine, three …
Cremation and Kensal Green CemeteryAn talk and tour marking the anniversary of cremation in Britain
Starts at 11:00am£25
An talk and tour marking the anniversary of cremation in Britain
Top events happening in London on Mon 24th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Tue 25th Mar 2025
The Conversation: Bettany HughesThe Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
Starts at 6:30pm£18.95Trafalgar Square
The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action. The first half of the evening is an interview, which is followed by the host and …
AI in the Garden: A Discussion of Possible FuturesA talk on the implications of AI technologies in garden design.
7:00pm to 8:20pm£12Design Museum, Kensington
A talk on the implications of AI technologies in garden design.
Top events happening in London on Wed 26th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Thu 27th Mar 2025
Top events happening in London on Fri 28th Mar 2025
Burying the EnemyJoin Professor Tim Grady as he shares some poignant examples of British and German communities burying the war dead of their enemy during times of conflict.
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Join Professor Tim Grady as he shares some poignant examples of British and German communities burying the war dead of their enemy during times of conflict.
Top events happening in London on Sat 29th Mar 2025
Monthly art and poster store tourImmerse yourself in the rich design heritage of London’s transport while exploring a selection of posters from our world-class collection, and rarely seen original artworks.
Starts at 11:00am£14Transport Museum Acton Depot, Acton
Immerse yourself in the rich design heritage of London’s transport while exploring a selection of posters from our world-class collection, and rarely seen original artworks.