The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Monday 1st January.
Top events in London on Mon 1st Jan 2024
Explore the Deptford Creek with experts and find out about the local and natural history of this amazing urban space.
10:30am to 12:30pm
Deptford
£15.00
This is the first opportunity in two years for people to marvel at the working steam engines that provided water to millions and helped make London the city it is today.
11am to 5pm
Brentford
More than 8,000 performers, representing 20 nations, will fill the West End with culture, colour, entertainment, and music.
Starts at 12pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition brings together a group of new and existing sculptures to explore Black women’s labour across histories and geographies.
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Mon, 1st January
This exhibition explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed.
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
Four times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus, 12 metres longer than Hope the blue whale and making its European debut, prepare to meet titanosaur and learn all about life as the biggest dinosaur.
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
This exhibition will invite visitors to further their understanding of the Troubles through the multiple perspectives of individuals affected by the conflict.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks showcasing more than 110 pieces including prints, canvases, unique works and ephemera, many of which are on display for the very first time.
10am to 9pm
Regent Street
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
Free
Winter Light 2023/24
Over the dark winter nights, the Southbank Centre is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all.
Starts at 4pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
See the first UK exhibition of work by South Korean artist and film-maker Heecheon Kim, exploring how technology affects our perceptions of the world.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
£18.50
The Gingerbread City
Discover a whole city constructed entirely from gingerbread, candy, and frosting.
10am to 9pm
Shepherds Bush
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
Discover over 100 previously unseen costume and production designs, scripts, behind the scenes photographs and posters, alongside the iconic red ballet shoes featured in the film.
1pm to 7pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 7th January
From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House
10am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 14th January
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Monday 1st January 2024
Visit the Ministry of Magic, The Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley and Platform 9¾, all on this half-day guided tour of the wizarding world.
9am to 12pm
WhitehallJoin a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
Starts at 11am City of LondonDare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
7:30pm to 9:15pm Whitechapel
