What's on in London during May 2025

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London Sewing Machine Museum - monthly open day

London Sewing Machine Museum - monthly open dayMonthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.

2:00pm to 5:00pm
Free
Sewing Machine Museum, Tooting

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The Conversation: David Spiegelhalter

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 …

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6:30pm to 7:30pm
£18.95
Trafalgar Square

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Top events happening in London on Wed 7th May 2025

The Rest Is History

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.

7:00pm to 8:30pm
£25

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Monthly design icons tours

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
£14
Transport Museum Acton Depot, Acton

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Top events happening in London on Sat 10th May 2025

Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardens

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 …

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10:00am to 4:00pm
Free
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

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Top events happening in London on Sun 11th May 2025

Free entry to Hampton Court Palace gardens

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 …

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10:00am to 4:00pm
Free
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

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

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Monthly release of tickets to visit Big Ben

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

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Kensington Dollshouse Festival - Summer Show 2025

International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.

11:00am to 6:00pm
£13.64

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Top events happening in London on Sat 17th May 2025

Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museum

Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museumThe 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
£12
Van Gogh House Museum, Stockwell

Kensington Dollshouse Festival - Summer Show 2025

International event of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending.

10:00am to 5:00pm
£13.64

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Top events happening in London on Sun 18th May 2025

Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museum

Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museumThe 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
£12
Van Gogh House Museum, Stockwell

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Monthly art and poster store tour

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
£14
Transport Museum Acton Depot, Acton

Watch as people carry plants home from the Chelsea Flower Show

Watch as people carry plants home from the Chelsea Flower ShowLate 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 …

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Starts at 4:00pm
Free
Sloane Square

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