What's on in London during May 2025
Top events happening in London on Thu 1st May 2025
Top events happening in London on Fri 2nd May 2025
Top events happening in London on Sat 3rd May 2025
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 4th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Mon 5th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Tue 6th May 2025
The Conversation: David SpiegelhalterThe 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 …
6:30pm to 7:30pm£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 7th May 2025
The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest is History is the world’s most popular history podcast. Come and meet the co-presenter and co-author of the books that accompany this series.
7:00pm to 8:30pm£25
The Rest is History is the world’s most popular history podcast. Come and meet the co-presenter and co-author of the books that accompany this series.
Top events happening in London on Thu 8th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Fri 9th May 2025
Monthly design icons tours
Discover 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 Sat 10th May 2025
Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardens
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 …
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 …
Top events happening in London on Sun 11th May 2025
Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardens
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 …
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 open day at Cobham MillThis 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 …
2:00pm to 5:00pmFreeCobham
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 …
Top events happening in London on Mon 12th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Tue 13th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Wed 14th May 2025
Monthly release of tickets to visit Big Ben
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.
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 15th May 2025
Top events happening in London on Fri 16th May 2025
Kensington Dollshouse Festival - Summer Show 2025International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
11:00am to 6:00pm£13.64
International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
Top events happening in London on Sat 17th May 2025
Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museum
The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house.
Starts at 10:00am£12Van Gogh House Museum, Stockwell
The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house.
Kensington Dollshouse Festival - Summer Show 2025International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
10:00am to 5:00pm£13.64
International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.
Top events happening in London on Sun 18th May 2025
Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museum
The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house.
Starts at 10:00am£12Van Gogh House Museum, Stockwell
The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house.
Top events happening in London on Mon 19th May 2025
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Top events happening in London on Sat 24th May 2025
Monthly art and poster store tour
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.
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.
Watch as people carry plants home from the Chelsea Flower Show
Late in the afternoon of the last day of the Chelsea Flower Show, many of the exhibitors sell off their plants to the visitors. You can either be inside the Show to buy the plants. …or be outside and watch …
Starts at 4:00pmFreeSloane Square
Late in the afternoon of the last day of the Chelsea Flower Show, many of the exhibitors sell off their plants to the visitors. You can either be inside the Show to buy the plants. …or be outside and watch …