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Top events happening London today
See a replica 300 year old printing press in action
For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London.
12:00pm to 6:00pmFreeSt Bartholemew the Great church, Barbican
For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London.
Candlelit Late at Strawberry HillAs night falls, explore Horace Walpole’s enchanting Gothic castle, just as he envisioned it.
5:30pm to 7:30pm£20Strawberry Hill, Twickenham
As night falls, explore Horace Walpole’s enchanting Gothic castle, just as he envisioned it.
Writing Fictional History - Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic EmpireA round table debate with Dr Chris Kempshall wrote a historical who wrote a history of the Star Wars empire, about how he approached writing a fictional history as an academic historian
5:30pm to 7:30pmFreeThe Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Euston
A round table debate with Dr Chris Kempshall wrote a historical who wrote a history of the Star Wars empire, about how he approached writing a fictional history as an academic historian
Ash Sarkar - In ConversationJoin political commentator Ash Sarkar to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.
Starts at 7:30pm£25.88Union Chapel, Islington
Join political commentator Ash Sarkar to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.
Webinars
The story of Europe's medieval Jewish communitiesHistorian Miri Rubin examines the lives and experiences of Jews in medieval Europe.
7:30pm to 8:30pmFree
Historian Miri Rubin examines the lives and experiences of Jews in medieval Europe.
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Still Life: Depicting Nature from Woodcuts to X-RaysFrom 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. …
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb Closing SoonFreePicadilly
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. …
Jummah Aesthetics: British Muslim men and their sartorial choicesThe 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 Closing SoonFree
The exhibition, consisting of 25 images, is an insightful exploration of the diverse clothing British Muslim men wear during Friday prayers, known as Jummah.
‘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 Closing Soon£17.50St Paul's Cathedral, City of London
Transforming the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, 'Luminous' offers a fusion of art, sound, and architecture.
Open Furniture Month 2025: Treasures UnlockedSix 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 Closing SoonFreeWallace Collection, Marylebone High St
Six ornate items of furniture will have their secret compartments and lavish interiors opened to be seen for one month.
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 Closing Soon£10Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
In 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.
Lost Gardens of LondonDid 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 …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon£15Southwark
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 …
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 …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing SoonFreeWallace Collection, Marylebone High St
For 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 …
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, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon£17British Library, Camden
Encounter 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, …
Orchids festivalAnnual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon£24.50Kew Gardens, Richmond
Annual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.
Collect 2025Presented 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 Closing Soon£29Somerset House, Strand
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.