The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 23rd March.
Top events in London on Sat 23rd Mar 2024
Open-platform buses with real conductors will run between Redbridge and Dagenham (route 145), and between Chadwell Heath and Barking (route 62).
10am to 5pm
Barking
Annual model railway show being held in Forest Hill.
10am to 4:30pm
Forest Hill
£23.00
Spend a day re-stocking your yarn stash, learning to knit, mastering the art of tailoring and more.
10am to 5:30pm
Islington
Annual conference with talks on recent archaeological work in London.
11am to 5:30pm
Poplar
The Finnish Church in Rotherhithe will host an Easter fair full of Finnish foods and sweets.
12pm to 6pm
Rotherhithe
Hear Andrew Scott in conversation with the Southbank Centre's organ curator, William McVicker, discussing the works carried out to the Royal Festival Hall organ.
Starts at 4pm
Southwark
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition displays her vivid and detailed illustrations, as well as the wooden ‘Pomona’ toys she created with fellow artist and suffragette campaigner Louise Jacobs.
11am to 4pm
Pinner
Closing soon Sun, 24th March
Responsible for some of the most iconic editorial shoots and album artwork of the 1990s and 2000s, Rankin has photographed the biggest British bands
11am to 7pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 24th March
This free exhibition showcases the work of the 12 emerging designers from across the UK who have been selected as the recipients of the Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2023.
10am to 11pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sat, 30th March
Showcasing prints and drawings from Genoa's golden age, this display spotlights an artistic powerhouse that rivalled Venice, Florence and Rome.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Mon, 1st April
Known for her hyperrealistic style and bold colours, Titi’s works single out a series of objects against stark white backgrounds
11am to 8pm
Camden
Closing soon Mon, 1st April
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
All Day
Barbican
Closing soon Fri, 5th April
Free
The Future is Female
The exhibition features 18 female sculptors and 40 works of art, offering a diverse and thought-provoking exploration of contemporary female sculpture.
11:30am to 4pm
Sloane Square
Closing soon Sat, 6th April
£20
DIVA
Expect an explosion of over the top fashions at the V&A Museum this summer, as it brings together a collection of outfits worn by celebrities under the title of "divas".
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 7th April
The first of its kind, this exhibition is a wide-ranging exploration of feminist art by over 100 women artists working in the UK.
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Sun, 7th April
Free
Food As Medicine
Freelance photographer Astrid Schulz is presenting a portrait series of small-scale food producers across 4 different continents. Her project is exploring how important food can be for our well-being, and aims to re-establish a relationship with the origin of food.
12pm to 6pm
Kennington
Closing soon Thu, 11th April
Regular Events - Saturday 23rd March 2024
Tours last about an hour and fifteen minutes and includes a short walk to set our local context. Tickets cost £12, with discounts for Friends and students.
10am to 11:30am
Stockwell
Have you ever wondered what Somerset House was built for and what has taken place within this Grade 1 listed building over the years?
12pm to 1pm Strand
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Saturday 23rd March 2024
£5.00
Nature Photography Walk
We are calling all wildlife enthusiasts and photographers!
Join us for an exciting photography walk from Lewisham Station to Deptford Bridge Station along the Ravensbourne River and DLR line.
10am to 1pm DeptfordA OnStreet walk exploring the buildings, landmarks and urban struggles in the making of Hoxton, Shoreditch and Spitalfields.
10:30am to 12:30pm MoorgateA walk exploring White City's hidden history as London's go-to venue for exhibitions, entertainment, and the 1908 Olympic Games.
11am to 1pm Shepherds BushJoin a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
Starts at 11am City of LondonDiscover the charming garden village of Pimlico on a 90-minute guided tour led by Barbara Wright, a City of Westminster guide. Uncover how Pimlico's design evolved from the 18th to the 21st century, shaped by key planning and housing ideas. Learn about master builder Thomas Cubitt's influence and explore iconic 20th-century architectural schemes. Hear the story of post-war writer Iain Nairn and his campaign for the societal impact of buildings.
1pm to 2:30pm Pimlico South
