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Things To Do for Under £15

Indulge in a cultural extravaganza in South Kensington without emptying your wallet. Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Royal Parks, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of South Kensington or immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions- all within your budget of £15 or less.

Outdoor Activities for Kids

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Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.

Footways - exploring London on foot

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Why not plan your visit to South Ken using the new Footways walking map available at railway stations and also online. You can plan your route away from the busy roads and discover a quiet and alternative side to London.

Kensington Gardens

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Formal avenues, magnificent trees, ornamental flower beds, and wildflower meadows outside Kensington Palace make this a stunning end to our trail as well as home to the Princess Diana Playground, the Italian Water Gardens and the Albert Memorial.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

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Book your ticket to watch this fully immersive IMAX experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK. Experience the very best of digital and analogue cinema on one screen with Antarctica, A Beautiful Planet and Hubble all in 3D.

Design Baby: Identity and Expression

6th Dec
11am - 2pm
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Design Baby: Identity and Expression is a multi-sensory play session for children aged 0-3 and their guardians. This session will explore themes inspired by the Thomas J Price Display at the V&A and will include music and free play.

Image credit: © Zhai Zeyu, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

13th Oct- 30th June 2024
10am- 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Get beyond the camera and discover the stories behind some of the best nature photography in the world.

Georg Baselitz: Sculptures 2011-2015

5th Oct- 7th Jan 2024
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Bringing Georg Baselitz’s sculptural works to the fore, this solo exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process of a ground-breaking artist.

Leslie Linder: Decoding Beatrix Potter

Until 25th March 2024
10am-5:45pm
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Discover Leslie Linder, how he cracked the code of Beatrix Potter’s secret journal and showed the world her art.

Family Trails at the Science Museum

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Go on a journey of discovery and exploration around the Science Museum.

Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet

21st Oct-3rd March 2024
10am-5pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Maha's work takes inspiration from traditional Persian and Mughal manuscripts and classical Japanese painting, creating fantastical, imaginary worlds which draw of her personal experiences.

How to Build a Low-Carbon Home

Until March 2024
10am-6pm
Design Museum Kensington
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How can we design our homes to respond to the climate emergency? Discover how architects are reimagining wood, stone and straw to design homes fit for the future in this free display.