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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.

Image credit: 2B Or Not 2B Collective at the National Gallery. Photo: Hydar Dewachi

Fashion Life Drawing: Blitz Club

6th Feb
6pm-7:30pm
Design Museum
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Join us for a Friday night life drawing session celebrating the fashion of the Blitz Club in the 80s.

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

3rd Dec- 10th May
10am-8pm
Japan House London
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Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.

Image credit: © DEFA-Stiftung, Werner Bergmann

Konrad Wolf: I was 19

15th & 22nd Nov
7pm
Goethe-Institut
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Widely regarded as Konrad Wolf’s most significant and autobiographical film- and a landmark of postwar German cinema-I was 19 traces the experiences of a German-born soldier in the Soviet army as it approaches Berlin in the final days of World War II.

Hunger Games: Catching Fire (12A) 70mm

11th Feb 2026
7:15pm
Science Museum
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Relive the unforgettable sequel to The Hunger Games in stunning IMAX 70mm at the Science Museum.

Ackroyd & Harvey: Beuys’ Acorns - The Prelude & The Planting

20th Nov
6:30pm
Goethe-Institut
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Guest speakers Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey have been collaborating as an artistic duo since 1990 and over these recent decades have made a name for themselves as pioneers of activism through their artistic practice.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year with the Royal College of Music

21st Nov
6pm
Royal College of Music
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See the world through a new lens as RCM composers present innovative compositions inspired by a selection of images from the Natural History Museum’s 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Print a Tote Bag with Maya Barter

5th Dec
5:30pm-9pm
V&A South Kensington
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Create your own stencils and print onto a bag to take home. Using ceramic tiles from the V&A collection to inspire you, you will work with artist Maya Barter to create your own tile stencil. This event is free!

Christmas 2025

Opens 1st Dec
Various times
V&A South Kensington
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Experience the magic of Christmas at the V&A South Kensington with a month of spectacular displays, installations, family activities, film screenings, performances and more.

Sofia Coppola’s Photography Bookshelf

Until 22nd March 2026
10am-5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Photography books delight and inspire filmmaker Sofia Coppola. For this display, she personally selected her favourite volumes. Visitors can turn their pages, immersing themselves in images that have helped shape Coppola's singular vision.

Christmas Late Opening

12th Dec
5:15pm-10pm
Science Museum
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Join us for awe-inspiring shows, festive treats and, of course, Christmas shopping.

Image credit: If, 2025 © Harland Miller. Photo © White Cube (Theo Christelis)

Harland Miller at the Design Museum

1oth Dec - 25th Jan
10am-5pm
Design Museum
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A new display showcasing monumental paintings by internationally acclaimed artist Harland Miller, including brand-new works specially created for the exhibition.

Family Fun (5-10yrs): Drawing from Life

6th Dec
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this clothed, life-drawing class, children and parents will be invited to celebrate disability and difference through creative exploration, guided drawing prompts, and meaningful conversations.

Discover Dr Jane Goodall’s scientific journey

24 Oct – 24th Nov
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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In this new, free display inspired by the work of Roots & Shoots, Dr Goodall’s educational and environmental programme, visitors can follow the late Jane Goodall's journey from a curious child to a world-changing natural scientist.

GRAND SUMO highlights at Japan House London

7th– 23rd Nov
4:30pm- 5pm
Japan House London
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Following the sumo takeover of London in October, the wrestlers return to Japan for the November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament. Watch the action and experience the excitement with a daily screening.

Imperial Lates: About Time

20th Nov
6pm-9pm
Imperial College London
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Come along to Imperial Lates! Step into a free evening of timely science, art and entertainment exploring the mysteries and mechanics of time: from the birth of the universe to the future of time-saving tech.

Triveni Quartet: An Homage to Zakir Hussain

20th Nov
9pm
Ismaili Centre
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The concert will celebrate outstanding musical creativity inspired by cultural heritage across the world. This show is curated by the Aga Khan Music Awards in collaboration with the EFG London Jazz Festival.