Top events happening London today

See a replica 300 year old printing press in action

See a replica 300 year old printing press in actionFor 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 6:00pm
Free
St Bartholemew the Great church, Barbican

Candlelit Late at Strawberry Hill

As night falls, explore Horace Walpole’s enchanting Gothic castle, just as he envisioned it.

5:30pm to 7:30pm
£20
Strawberry Hill, Twickenham

Writing Fictional History - Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

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

5:30pm to 7:30pm
Free
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Euston

Ash Sarkar - In Conversation

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
£25.88
Union Chapel, Islington

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The story of Europe's medieval Jewish communities

The story of Europe's medieval Jewish communitiesHistorian Miri Rubin examines the lives and experiences of Jews in medieval Europe.

7:30pm to 8:30pm
Free

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

Still Life: Depicting Nature from Woodcuts to X-Rays

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. …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Feb Closing Soon
Free
Picadilly

Jummah Aesthetics: British Muslim men and their sartorial choices

The 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 Soon
Free

‘Luminous’ by Luxmuralis

‘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
£17.50
St Paul's Cathedral, City of London

Open Furniture Month 2025: Treasures Unlocked

Six 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 Soon
Free
Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St

A Dash of Lavender: celebrating diversity in people and plants

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
£10
Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea

Lost Gardens of London

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon
£15
Southwark

Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon
Free
Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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, …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon
£17
British Library, Camden

Orchids festival

Orchids festivalAnnual orchids festival of flowers in Kew Gardens - entry is for the entire garden estate.

Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon
£24.50
Kew Gardens, Richmond

Collect 2025

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.

Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Mar Closing Soon
£29
Somerset House, Strand

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