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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.

Family Fun: Fairy Festival

7th June
1pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Inspired by the Victorian fascination with fairies, come along for a drop in afternoon of enchanting fairy fun in the museum garden.

Future of Food

24th July-4th Jan 2026
9am-6pm
Science Museum
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Just announced! A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet. Be the first to see it this summer—opens 24 July 2025.

The Enchanted Cinema: Ghibli's Forest

27th May
10:30am or 1pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Create a live score to the mysterious bamboo forests and baby turtles of Studio Ghibli’s The Red Turtle (2016) and the fan-favourite cat-bus and flying scenes from My Neighbour Totoro (1988).

Stage on Screen

4th–29th May
Various times
Institut français
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Theatre, cinema and literature are intertwined in a season of films exploring innovative approaches to text, process & performance, with classic films and compelling narratives set on and off the boards.

After-Hours at Leighton House: Mirage and Memory

14th May
6.30pm-8.30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Discover the work of three extraordinary ceramicists, Rabya Alfadl, Nibras Alsalman and Dahouk Chamsi-Pasha, as they transform the interiors of Leighton House. Meet the artists and explore their work after hours, with a paid bar available throughout the evening.

Family Fun: Pasta Chandeliers

19th July
11-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Inspired by the vibrant colours, twists and turns of the Murano glass chandelier hanging in Leighton's Drawing Room, join these family fun craft sessions to recreate a mini version made out of...pasta!

Playday: Miffy’s Birthday

14th June
10.30am-3.30pm
Design Museum
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Miffy is celebrating her birthday at the Design Museum! Join the Museum for a festival of play, creativity and design for all ages and abilities.

Victorian Treasures from Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle

24th May-21st Sept
10am-5:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Cecil French and Scott Thomas Buckle both began acquiring Victorian art against the grain of fashionable taste. This exhibition will offer visitors an up-close look at the act and process of art collecting.

Evening ticket – RCM Jazz Orchestra at the Festival of Percussion

11th May
7:15pm
Royal College of Music
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Join the grand finale of the Percussion Festival, in a vibrant evening concert with the RCM Jazz Orchestra and exceptionally talented special guest Gregory Hutchinson.