What's on in London on Thursday 27th February 2025

Top events happening London

Know & Grow: Compost Clinic

A hands-on exploration of composting, from bin to wormery, and discover how to create the ultimate “black gold” for your garden.

11:00am to 12:30pm
£35
Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea

An African abolitionist at Fulham Palace: talk by Dr Joseph Yannielli

An African abolitionist at Fulham Palace: talk by Dr Joseph YannielliJoin Dr Joseph Yannielli for his talk on An African Abolitionist at Fulham Palace: Augustus Hanson and the Bishop of London.

1:00pm to 2:00pm
Free
Fulham Palace, Fulham

UEL After Dark Festival

Prepare to be captivated by fire displays, circus performances that dazzle with artistry and movement, and hands-on workshops to spark your creativity

5:00pm to 8:00pm
Free

Canine Slaves and Dancing Beats: Compassion and Cruelty in 19th-Century Britain

Join Professor Helen Cowie to learn about human-animal interactions during the 19th century, and find out how industrialisation, urbanisation and imperial expansion reconfigured cross-species relationships. Focusing on the emerging animal protection movement, Professor Cowie will chart the passing of the …

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6:30pm to 8:00pm
£6.50
Hampstead

The Invention of British Art - A Talk by Bendor Grosvenor

Join us for a talk by Bendor Grosvenor on the history of British art.

7:00pm to 8:00pm
£8.43
Southwark Cathedral, Southwark

Rembrandt and his Pupils

Rembrandt and his PupilsTake a close look at works by Rembrandt, and a selection of his followers, housed both in the Wallace Collection and beyond.

11:00am to 1:00pm
£20
Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St

Architecture, Community and Television in 1970s Britain

Focusing on two community channels, Swindon Viewpoint (1973) and Channel 40 in Milton Keynes (1976), this paper will trace the architectural implications of this new form of television.

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Free
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Euston

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

Still Life: Depicting Nature from Woodcuts to X-Rays

From the carved woodblocks of the early modern period to the new technique of X-Rays in the twentieth century, the exhibition Still Life reveals how different methods of representing nature have furthered our understanding and knowledge of the natural world. …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb
Free
Picadilly

Jummah Aesthetics: British Muslim men and their sartorial choices

The exhibition, consisting of 25 images, is an insightful exploration of the diverse clothing British Muslim men wear during Friday prayers, known as Jummah.

Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb
Free

‘Luminous’ by Luxmuralis

‘Luminous’ by LuxmuralisTransforming the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, 'Luminous' offers a fusion of art, sound, and architecture.

Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb
£17.50
St Paul's Cathedral, City of London

Open Furniture Month 2025: Treasures Unlocked

Six ornate items of furniture will have their secret compartments and lavish interiors opened to be seen for one month.

Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb
Free
Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St

A Dash of Lavender: celebrating diversity in people and plants

A Dash of Lavender: celebrating diversity in people and plantsIn celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Chelsea Physic Garden honours diversity in both people and nature. This year, we’re excited to present an exciting line-up of events, including a unique trail that delves into the intriguing connections between LGBTQ+ themes and our living plant collection.

Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb
£10
Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea

Lost Gardens of London

Did you know that Southwark once had a zoo? That for a short spell Britain’s first ecological park was built within a stone’s throw of Tower Bridge? Or that one of the capital’s most celebrated botanical gardens now lies beneath …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar
£15
Southwark

Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle

Keeping Time: Clocks by BoulleFor the first time, the Wallace Collection is bringing together clocks by André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732), the most famous cabinetmaker to have worked for the court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Five exceptional timepieces will tell the story of how …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar
Free
Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

Medieval Women: In Their Own WordsEncounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other. Discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, with over 140 extraordinary items that reveal their artistry, …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar
£17
British Library, Camden

Orchids festival

Orchids festivalAnnual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.

Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar
£24.50
Kew Gardens, Richmond

Collect 2025

Presented by the Crafts Council, Collect is the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design. The fair showcases the best work created by living artists in the world today.

Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar
£29
Somerset House, Strand

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