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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.

Play in the Park

10 April - 14 August 2025
11am - 3pm
The Royal Parks
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The Play in the Park project offers a free play programme of fun, creative activities and events inspired by the Royal Parks’ wildlife and open spaces

Lunchtime Lectures: Rapid Response at 10, what we've learnt

10th July
1pm-1:55pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join Senior Curator Corinna Gardner in this Rapid Response Collecting session to explore the interplay between design and society and collecting in the here and now. This event is free!

American Photographs

Until 16th May 2027
10am-6pm
V&A South Kensington
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The V&A's collection of photography from the United States – one of the largest outside North America – reveals the breadth of the country's photographic traditions and the central role of image-making in American life. This event is free.

Pavilion Family Day

19th July
11am-3pm
Serpentine
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Join a free, vibrant Family Day at the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Marina Tabassum Architects. Immerse yourself in a day of creativity and culture with hands-on activities and performances for all ages.

Hot Milk

4th-`16th July
Various Times
Institut français
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Rebecca Lenkiewiczs’ directorial debut is a poetic adaptation of Deborah Levy’s Booker Prize-nominated novel.

Move Imperial Wimbledon

11th July
12pm-1pm
Imperial College London
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Come and join Move Imperial for some free tennis sessions in Hyde Park to celebrate Wimbledon!

Weaving Stories, Vicariously

25th June - 1st Sept
10am-5pm
Imperial College London
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An exhibition by Imperial College Students Maia Cheung and Kosuke Ikeya, winners of this years Blyth Art Fellowship.

Dwellings, Rehomed

Until June 2027
Design Museum
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Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.

Playday in the Garden

6th Aug
1:30pm-4:30pm
Design Museum
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Join the Design Museum for a festival of play, creativity and design for children and families, exploring our garden and the creatures that inhabit it!

Redefining Fashion: Future Threads Workshop

24th July
6:30pm-8:30pm
Natural History Museum
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Learn to upcycle old clothes and explore how we can speak up for the planet through fashion. This event is free!

More-Than-Human Rights: Towards a Flourishing Earth

22nd July
7pm-8:30pm
Design Museum
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Join this conversation on how science, law and storytelling can help us to reimagine the boundaries and connections between humans and non-human species.

South Asia Heritage Month: Family Drop-In

30th & 31st July
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Across two days, get creative with hands-on block printing inspired by the V&A's South Asia Collection. This event is free!

Summer Garden Salon

19th July
2pm-4:30pm
Design Museum
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Join the Design Museum in the museum’s garden for an afternoon of talks and activities celebrating horticulture and the relationship between design and nature.

Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs

30th July-9th Nov
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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This brand new exhibition celebrates the beauty and precision inherent in Japanese design through the exploration of pictograms – both past and present – and their future potential for international communication.

Free Summer Space Trail

3rd June – 31st Aug
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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Embark on our exciting space trail over summer, inspired by Disney & Pixar’s new film Elio.

Design Baby: Play Build Play

6th Aug
11am-2pm
V&A South Kensington
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Play with unusual and experimental materials and mix them up with your little ones! For children aged 0-3 and their guardians. This event is free!

Wes Anderson: The Archives

21 Nov 2025 – 4 May 2026
10am-6pm
Design Museum
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Tickets now on sale! This landmark retrospective is the first major museum exhibition devoted to Wes Anderson’s extensive and distinctive cinematic output.

Under the sea 3D (U)

Dates & Times vary
Science Museum
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Narrated by Jim Carrey and using incredible 3D technology, Under the Sea will leap off the screen and take you on a fascinating journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean floor.

Antarctica 3D (U)

Dates and times vary
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Science Museum
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With never-before-seen footage and the latest underwater filming techniques, this epic documentary transports you to the farthest reaches of this majestic land and reveals that what happens there affects every single one of us.

Family Trails at the Science Museum

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

£1 tickets for a day visit to Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace
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1 tickets for a day visit to Kensington Palace are available to anyone in receipt of specific financial support. You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household.

Wonderlab

Daily
10am - 5.30pm
Science Museum
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At this interactive gallery, discover the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives. This unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Image credit: ‘Rebirth’ Garments. Sandra Oviedo (a.k.a.) Colectivo Multipolar

Design and Disability

7th June 2025- 15th Feb 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Both a celebration and a call to action, this exhibition showcases the radical contributors of disabled, Deaf, and neurodiverse people and communities to design history and contemporary culture. Tickets are now on sale.

Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance

14th Sept 2024- 4th Jan 2026
10am - 5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Marking 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection, explore an A–Z of themes to show how performance continues to entertain, provoke and inspire