The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 8th October.


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Top events in London on Sat 8th Oct 2016

King Harold Day is a medieval festival held in the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, to commemorate Harold, the last Saxon King of England.
2016-10-08
All Day
 
Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey
A note that the UK's youngest steam train, the 60163 Tornado will be running through North London.
2016-10-08
All Day
 
Anglo-saxon recreation camp in Hyde Park for one day.
2016-10-08
10am to 4pm
 
Kensington
Kensington
A pop-up exhibition offering locals and visitors to the Olympic Park an opportunity to learn about the artefacts found during these excavations.
2016-10-08
10am to 4pm
 
Stratford
Stratford
Over 230 works of art, all created on postage envelopes, and many by famous artists -- for charity.
2016-10-08
11am to 6pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Watch and behold as skeletons waltz across the wall and nuns bleed to their death despite a life of virtue.
2016-10-08
Starts at 7:30pm
 

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Scottish Artists brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 9th October
2016-03-18
2016-10-09
Explore the third Barbican Exhibition which traces the controversial design of the residential development,
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 16th October
2016-03-19
2016-10-16
Exploring the idea of “London living for a generation defined by who they are, not how old they are”
All Day
Closing soon Fri, 28th October
2016-10-03
2016-10-28
The Poster Parade showcases a range of sporting posters, commissioned by London Underground over the past century,
All Day
Closing soon Sat, 29th October
2016-07-29
2016-10-29
Discover the origins of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, from the success of the 1904 play to its many adaptations.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 30th October
2016-05-12
2016-10-30
A public photography project, art installation and exhibition.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 30th October
2016-09-01
2016-10-30
Many never seen before drawings and designs for Pink Floyd's iconic album, 'The Wall' are part of an exhibition of Gerald Scarfe artwork.
All Day
Barbican
Closing soon Mon, 31st October
2016-09-05
2016-10-31
An exhibition marking the bicentenary of the opening of the first section of the Regent's canal from Paddington to Camden Town
All Day
Barbican
Closing soon Mon, 31st October
2016-09-18
2016-10-31
Artist and illustrator Gerald Scarfe exhibits art work, posters and prints from his extensive work within the world of music.
All Day
Barbican
Closing soon Mon, 31st October
2016-09-05
2016-10-31
An exhibition of iconic photographs documenting sparkling moments in the life of Freddie Mercury.
All Day
Kensington
Closing soon Sat, 5th November
2016-09-06
2016-11-05

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 8th October 2016

Monthly guided tours of the restored windmill in Brixton, South London
 4pm to 5pm
 
2016-10-08
2016-10-08
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2016-10-08
2016-10-08
 11am to 1pm
 
 Hampstead
2016-10-08
2016-10-08
Starting at Russell Square Underground we will take a gentle stroll around the London that Wells knew and loved,
 10:30am to 12:30pm
 
 Clerkenwell
2016-10-08
2016-10-08
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2016-10-08
2016-10-08
 2pm to 4pm
 
 City of London
2016-10-08
2016-10-08

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