The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 22nd October.
Top events in London tomorrow
£5.00
Open Garden afternoon
Open afternoon in the garden of the South London Botanical Institute
11am to 4pm
Herne Hill
£20.00
Gothic Twilight Tours
Visit Strawberry Hill at twilight and experience the home of the author of the first Gothic novel.
Starts at 7pm Twickenham
Online events / webinars
Bruce Daisley joins Alan Lockey of the RSA Future Work programme for a briefing on the great remote working experiment: what we learned, and how to prepare wisely for what comes next.
1pm to 1:30pm
Architecture and travel writer Christopher Beanland, author of Lido, takes us on a tour around the very best outdoor swimming pools, from London and beyond in this illustrated talk.
6pm to 7pm
This lecture examines the centuries long presence of the African diaspora as an integral part of Britain’s history since Roman times.
6pm to 7pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
An affectionate depiction of community life in a once infamous King’s Cross neighbourhood during the 80s and 90s, through the eyes of local photographer and resident Catherine Packard.
All Day
St Pancras
Closing soon Sun, 25th Oct
This exhibition presents the kimono as a dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion, revealing the sartorial, aesthetic and social significance of the garment.
11am to 7pm South Kensington Closing soon Sun, 25th Oct
R.I.P Germain’s Dead Yard explores multiple forms of death and mourning relating to the artist's personal experiences and the ongoing viscerality of Black life in the UK.
11am to 5:45pm Islington Closing soon Sun, 25th Oct
This exhibition celebrates the first 100 years of The Club which has been located in Bloomsbury since its very beginning when it was founded to create a community for like-minded men and women.
12pm to 8pm Russell Square Closing soon Sun, 25th Oct
This open-air exhibition features images from religious services to reveal the Square Mile’s diverse spiritual life that stretches out into many faiths.
All Day City of London Closing soon Wed, 28th Oct
£12
Among the Trees
By turns poetic, adventurous and thought-provoking, this group exhibition explores our relationship with trees and forests.
11am to 7pm Southwark Closing soon Sat, 31st Oct
Free
Atelier Picasso
This exhibition reimagines Picasso’s Cannes Studio as an immersive experience within the gallery
11am to 5pm Mayfair Closing soon Sat, 31st Oct
An exhibition of Grayson Perry works inspired by his TV series on Channel 4
10am to 5:30pm Hanover Square Closing soon Sat, 31st Oct
Free
Masculinity
Othello De'Souza-Hartley presents different representations of masculinity while questioning what it means to view gender and society through a present-day lens.
12pm to 6pm East Finchley Closing soon Sat, 31st Oct
The King’s Man Experience is an immersive exhibition featuring costumes, props and behind-the-scenes material from the movie of the same name.
10:30am to 3:30pm Chelsea Closing soon Sat, 31st Oct
Regular Events - tomorrow
Join us for a talk around NLA's giant model of central London, bringing the story of London’s historical and physical development to life.
12pm to 12:30pm EustonWalking tours of London on tomorrow
Follow the trail left by monks and monarchs, press barons and literary giants along the highway and down its twisting alleyways.
11am to 12:30pm City of London
£15.00
The Famous Square Mile
A walk that explores the very heart of the City – the most historic part of the capital.
11am to 1pm City of London
£15.00
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
This Magical Mystery Tour is a chance to “Imagine” Beatlemania and the Swinging 60s.
11am to 1pm Bloomsbury
£15.00
London Magic Tour
A walk through London’s magical history, from medieval witches and alchemists to tales of great illusionists past and present with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide... and magician.
2pm to 3:30pm Whitehall
£15.00
Old Westminster Walking Tour
A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
2pm to 4pm Whitehall
