The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Sunday 19th May.
Top events in London on Sun 19th May 2024
Free entry to the gallery this weekend as part of the Dulwich Festival.
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Free
Watch a ceremonial fleet of boats row from Hampton Court Palace to the Tower of London.
Starts at 10:30am
Visit the three listed buildings and see the four Victorian beam engines, one of which has been fully restored and will be steaming throughout the day.
10:30am to 4pm
Abbey Wood
As a visitor you can expect to see some of the rarest and most unique books available, not to mention unique memorabilia and stunning artworks in their own right.
11am to 5pm
Chelsea
Roger Vadim’s memorable (not always for the right reasons) Scifi fantasy starring Jane Fonda and many well-known faces.
Starts at 2pm
Kennington
Free
Writer and historian Michael Meyer pieces together unpublished archives, private papers and courtroom transcripts to bring Annie and Victorian London to life.
2pm to 3pm
Holborn
Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on an adventure to meet some of the people who decide what we’re worth.
3pm to 4:30pm
Holborn
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Thick, Stretchy, Sticky Space features digital paintings and video works that delve into speculative landscapes.
12pm to 6pm
Bethnal Green
Ends on Sun 14th July
A major study of the Black figure – and its representation in contemporary art.
10:30am to 6pm
Soho
Closing soon Sun, 19th May
See Chihuly’s glass sculptures in the public spaces dotted around Chelsea Barracks.
All Day
Sloane Square
Closing soon Sun, 19th May
An exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese crafts alongside innovative modern designs.
10am to 5pm
Tower Hill
Closing soon Sun, 19th May
An exhibition in the Austrian Embassy of practices ranging from mouth-blown glass to traditional porcelain, hats, jewellery and more.
11am to 6pm
Belgravia
Closing soon Sun, 19th May
A display exploring the body of literature about London by European writers from across the centuries.
9am to 7pm
Euston
Closing soon Mon, 20th May
Through photographs, possessions, interviews, maps and more, this exhibition explores the lives and stories of generations of UCL students.
9am to 7pm
Euston
Closing soon Mon, 20th May
Opened just twice a year to coincide with the conservation team's checks of the collection, these cabinets are normally kept closed to protect the pristine interiors from overexposure to light.
12pm to 4pm
Ham
Ends on Fri 24th May
Using textiles, fibre and thread, 50 international artists challenge power structures and reimagine the world in this major group exhibition.
10am to 5pm
Barbican
Ends on Sun 26th May
A group of hauntingly beautiful, large-scale portrait heads in charcoal by Frank Auerbach - considered some of his early masterpieces – are being presented together for the first time.
10am to 6pm
Strand
Ends on Mon 27th May
