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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 (5 - 10 yrs): Pattern and Collage with Maliheh Zafarnezhad

17th Jan
11.00am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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This workshop invites families to create layered mixed media collages using photocopies of historical photographs, architectural details from the house, tile patterns from the Arab Hall, and Persian carpet designs from the collection.

Drink & Draw: Narcissus in the Blue Room

4th March
7pm-9pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Inspired by the story of Narcissus—the youth captivated by his own reflection—and the shimmering Narcissus Hall, this life drawing session invites you to explore reflection, beauty, and self-discovery through the human form.

Young People (11–16yrs ): Visual Narratives with Maliheh Zafarnezhad

7th Feb
2pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this two-hour creative session led by The View from Here exhibition artist Maliheh Zafarnezhad, young people will dive deeper into the rich visual world of Leighton House.

Young People with Additional Needs (11-16yrs): Image-transfer art with Maliheh Zafarnezhad

7th Feb
11am-12:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this calm and welcoming session led by The View from Here exhibition artist Maliheh Zafarnezhad, young people with additional needs are invited to explore Leighton House through touch, colour, and imagination.

Family Fun (5-10yrs): Paper Making

21st Feb
11am-12:30pm & 2:30-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Have you ever wondered how paper is made? If so, come along to this fun and messy workshop and find out, by making your own!

Young People (11-16 yrs): Plaster Carving with Mariam Ashraf

24th Jan
1pm - 5pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Tutored by Mariam Ashraf, in this hands on workshop participants will learn the basics of plaster carving by tracing simple designs with large, clear lines, exploring their creativity and developing their manual skills.

Disco Inferno

22nd Jan
7:30pm
Royal College of Music
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Get ready for an evening of glitz and glamour, as for one night only the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall is illuminated by the sparkle of the disco ball.

Harp Showcase

27th Jan
6pm
Royal College of Music
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Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM harpists celebrate their instruments. Pay what you can!

Zootropolis 2

17th-18th Jan
Various times
Institut français
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Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootropolis and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.