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Top events happening London today
Know & Grow: Compost Clinic
A hands-on exploration of composting, from bin to wormery, and discover how to create the ultimate “black gold” for your garden.
11:00am to 12:30pm£35Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea
A hands-on exploration of composting, from bin to wormery, and discover how to create the ultimate “black gold” for your garden.
An African abolitionist at Fulham Palace: talk by Dr Joseph YannielliJoin Dr Joseph Yannielli for his talk on An African Abolitionist at Fulham Palace: Augustus Hanson and the Bishop of London.
1:00pm to 2:00pmFreeFulham Palace, Fulham
Join Dr Joseph Yannielli for his talk on An African Abolitionist at Fulham Palace: Augustus Hanson and the Bishop of London.
UEL After Dark FestivalPrepare to be captivated by fire displays, circus performances that dazzle with artistry and movement, and hands-on workshops to spark your creativity
5:00pm to 8:00pmFree
Prepare to be captivated by fire displays, circus performances that dazzle with artistry and movement, and hands-on workshops to spark your creativity
Canine Slaves and Dancing Beats: Compassion and Cruelty in 19th-Century BritainJoin Professor Helen Cowie to learn about human-animal interactions during the 19th century, and find out how industrialisation, urbanisation and imperial expansion reconfigured cross-species relationships. Focusing on the emerging animal protection movement, Professor Cowie will chart the passing of the …
6:30pm to 8:00pm£6.50Hampstead
Join Professor Helen Cowie to learn about human-animal interactions during the 19th century, and find out how industrialisation, urbanisation and imperial expansion reconfigured cross-species relationships. Focusing on the emerging animal protection movement, Professor Cowie will chart the passing of the …
Rembrandt and his PupilsTake a close look at works by Rembrandt, and a selection of his followers, housed both in the Wallace Collection and beyond.
11:00am to 1:00pm£20Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St
Take a close look at works by Rembrandt, and a selection of his followers, housed both in the Wallace Collection and beyond.
Architecture, Community and Television in 1970s Britain Focusing on two community channels, Swindon Viewpoint (1973) and Channel 40 in Milton Keynes (1976), this paper will trace the architectural implications of this new form of television.
6:00pm to 7:00pmFreeThe Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Euston
Focusing on two community channels, Swindon Viewpoint (1973) and Channel 40 in Milton Keynes (1976), this paper will trace the architectural implications of this new form of television.
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.
Walking tours of London today
Westminster by Gaslight Walk with Elan WalksThis walk literally shows London in a different light. Discover the magical gas-lamps of Westminster hidden in plain sight, and become captivated by their warm, soft, shimmering light.
6:00pm to 8:00pm£20
This walk literally shows London in a different light. Discover the magical gas-lamps of Westminster hidden in plain sight, and become captivated by their warm, soft, shimmering light.