The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 16th May.


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Top events in London on Sat 16th May 2015

The top attraction for many is the array of canal boats from across the country, with at least 100 craft of many types and histories.
2015-05-16
All Day
 
Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth
A fair and procession through the town with over 60 local stalls and organisations.
2015-05-16
8:45am to 1pm
 
Cheam
Cheam
The tower at St John’s will be accessible during this time, allowing for panoramic views over Notting Hill and beyond.
2015-05-16
11am to 3pm
 
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Annual open day at the Victorian Cemetery with guided tours of the crypt, the graves, and numerous stalls and displays.
2015-05-16
11am to 5pm
 
Rare opportunity to visit this 42 acre jewel with many mature trees, 2 acre lake with water fowl, expansive lawns and a river walk.
2015-05-16
12pm to 4pm
 
Fulham
Fulham
Free
A number of traditional rowing cutters; including the Queen’s Row Barge GLORIANA will be rowing from Hampton Court Palace to the Tower of London.
2015-05-16
12pm to 5pm
 
Trips around the royal docks in one of the Dunkirk boats ahead of their 75th anniversary commemorations.
2015-05-16
6pm to 10pm
 
Victoria Dock
Victoria Dock

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The first display in a series exploring the architecture and design of the Barbican.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 17th May
2015-04-10
2015-05-17
A rare display of Goya's private drawings never intended for public display.
All Day
Closing soon Mon, 25th May
2015-02-26
2015-05-25
Art thing as a kayak navigates a 90-metre long gallery as if moving through a canal.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 31st May
2015-03-04
2015-05-31
This is the first exhibition in Britain devoted to salted paper prints, one of the earliest forms of photography.
3pm to 4pm
Closing soon Sun, 7th June
2015-02-25
2015-06-07
An exhibition that explores the history, science and art of forensic medicine.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 21st June
2015-05-02
2015-06-21
The historic home of William Hogarth is offering a glimpse into the world of eighteenth-century politics with their new exhibition
12pm to 5pm
Chiswick
Closing soon Sun, 21st June
2015-05-09
2015-06-21
Experience the brilliance and diversity of ancient Greek art in this major exhibition focusing on the human body.
All Day
Chiswick
Closing soon Sun, 5th July
2015-04-12
2015-07-05
This exhibition tells the story of this 'other' London, exploring the places the poor inhabited.
2pm to 3pm
Bethnal Green
Closing soon Sun, 12th July
2015-03-24
2015-07-12
An exhibition about the history of cooperation between the two military forces.
All Day
Bethnal Green
Closing soon Tue, 14th July
2015-01-17
2015-07-14
War Games throws light on the boxed pastimes that Britons played while their loved ones were fighting at the front.
All Day
Notting Hill
Closing soon Fri, 17th July
2015-02-22
2015-07-17

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 16th May 2015

Each afternoon during the summer months, the locked interior of the derelict church will be unlocked.
 2:30pm to 4:30pm
 
 Stanmore
2015-05-16
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Regular tours of the brutalist Barbican centre
 2pm to :
 
2015-05-16
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A walk commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo with a City of Westminster Guide
 11am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2015-05-16
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Join actors, musicians, and London historian Dr Matthew Green for an immersive tour of London's coffeehouses in the labyrinth of the City.
 11:30am to 1:15am
 
 City of London
2015-05-16
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Join rakes, gamblers, chocaholic tyrants and Dr Matthew Green for an immersive whirlwind tour of the decadent chocolate houses of Georgian London
 4:30pm to 6pm
 
 City of London
2015-05-16
2015-05-16

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