The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 2nd January.
Top events in London on Tue 2nd Jan 2024
£1.00
A talk about the history of the Southbank area of London by the author of a book on the same.
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Streatham
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
An exhibition of kinetic sculptures, made from repurposed found objects and materials, are reconfigured to suggest uncanny encounters between organic matter and industrial processes.
11am to 6pm
Hanover Square
Closing soon Sat, 6th 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
£12.50
The Missing Thread
Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, this exhibition charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich fashion design history.
10am to 6pm
Strand
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 Past
The Rooms Through Time, restyled to reveal how winter has changed London homes through the last 400 years.
10am to 5pm
Bethnal Green
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
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Join 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 London£20.00
LGBT+ Westminster Walk
Embark on a fascinating journey through London's LGBT+ history, exploring once-secret meeting spots that reveal the community's resilience. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour sheds light on societal challenges, showcasing progress and ongoing struggles for recognition.
2pm to 3:30pm Trafalgar SquareDare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
7:30pm to 9:15pm Whitechapel
