| Saturday 13th August |
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| Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. |
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| See a giant floating glowing planet earth hovering in the middle of a church. |
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| The Fitzrovia Fête welcomes you all to enjoy a line up of free performances, art workshops plus local stalls with arts & crafts, vintage kid clothes, food and more. |
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| The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and most active meteor showers in the year. |
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| Sunday 14th August |
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| The Aston Martin Heritage Festival is organised by the Aston Martin Heritage Trust to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Aston Martin Lagonda. |
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| Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. |
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| Come and see the magnificent Markfield Beam Engine in Action at this special steaming open day. |
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| This is an exotic garden, themed on the foothills of the Himalayas in India. |
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| Typical Walthamstow terraced back garden, turned into a lush tropical oasis of foliage with a small stream and pond. |
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| See a giant floating glowing planet earth hovering in the middle of a church. |
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| A note that the Indian Navy tall sailing ship, the INS Tarangini is visiting London for a few days. |
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| Monday 15th August |
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| The Thames Flood Barrier is closed once a month for test purposes, giving you a chance to see the barrier in its fully closed state. |
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| Tuesday 16th August |
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| Discover the diverse women from both the past and present of astronomy. |
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| Wednesday 17th August |
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| Discover the enduring appeal of satirical images, and how doctors have been ridiculed, reprimanded and maligned for centuries. |
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| A panel discussion that will examine cancer immunology and how advances in vaccine technology are taking on cancer like never before. |
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| Thursday 18th August |
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| Visits will include an informative video, an archives display, and a self-guided tour of the exhibition with activities and competitions. |
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| Dig into archaeology at Bank of England Museum Late. |
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| Join best-selling author and historian Alison Weir for her spellbinding story of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen |
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| A night of music, mirth and magic as a multitude of Morris maids and men do mingle and make merry at a Night Of Dance. |
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| Friday 19th August |
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| Come and visit this green oasis in an urban setting it is a one of the many local green lungs in Forest Hill where you can find some interesting wildlife. |
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| Theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder answers the big questions. |
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| Saturday 20th August |
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| See an array of scientific experiments demonstrating the effects of physics and chemistry. |
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| Approx 1 acre garden with a blaze of colourful displays in perennial borders and the eight cartwheel centre beds. |
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| The day features live music, dance, performance, food and family activities as well as their annual dog show. |
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| Exhibitions closing shortly |
| Cranio, one of the most important names in Brazilian Graffiti, will be returning to London for his solo show . (Ends on Sat, 13th Aug) | | Over 400 objects from Tiffany’s archives go on display at the Saatchi Gallery. (Ends on Fri, 19th Aug) | | An exhibition exploring the Elstree Extension through the Northern Heights that was suspended during World War 2, and never restarted. (Ends on Sat, 20th Aug) | | The vast array of floral designs on show span the centuries dating back to the late 16th Century. (Ends on Sat, 20th Aug) | | Explore five centuries of UK news through broadsheets, blogs and objects from our own collection and examine era-defining stories close-up. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug) | | An exhibition based around the disputed claims that the Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman was a plagiarist. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug) | | A display of infographics illustrating 19th-century news themes (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug) | | Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer Exhibition showcases art in all forms, from prints, painting, film and photography, to architectural works and sculpture. (Ends on Sun, 21st Aug) | | Enter into the world of superheroes in this first major exhibition to explore the representation of foundlings, orphans, adoptees, and foster children in comics, graphic novels and sequential art from around the globe. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug) | | Explore the 100-year history of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug) | | The exhibition considers what we might learn from plant behaviour, and the impacts of colonial expeditions on the exploitation of natural resources and indigenous knowledges. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug) | | In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints made from around 1580 until the early years of the 17th century. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug) | | The name Bruce Gilden is synonymous with striking images - his unique and confrontational style has made him a stand-out Icon in the pantheon of legendary American street photographers. (Ends on Sun, 28th Aug) | | This exhibition of art, science, design, music and philosophy invites you to experience different global perspectives on our shared planet, and consider Earth as a community we all belong to. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug) | | This landmark exhibition will rewrite the history of the revolutionary art movement. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug) | | Whether you are a fanatical supporter, part-time punter or sporting sceptic, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world's beautiful game. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug) | | Everyone is invited to transform a completely white domestic apartment into a sea of colourful dots (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug) | | These portraits offer a glimpse of life in Ukraine before the war with Russia began in 2022. (Ends on Mon, 29th Aug) |
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