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Spirits of South Kensington: Art, Mystery & Halloween Magic
There’s something in the air this October - a mix of mystery, magic and a touch of mischief. As Halloween approaches, South Kensington is brimming with things to discover, from ghostly art to playful trails and spooky workshops.
Celebrate 100 Years of Leighton House with three new major exhibitions that blur the line between past and present. Step into Ghost Objects: Summoning Leighton’s Lost Collection, which brings Leighton’s missing treasures back to life as hauntingly beautiful paper sculptures. Explore A Journey through 100 Years, a fascinating glimpse into how the museum evolved from private home to cultural landmark, and experience The View from Here, showcasing bold contemporary artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
And for those craving Halloween fun, the Design Museum is turning up the frightful charm with Halloween at the Museum - think spooky crafts, eerie eats and 1980s-inspired costumes. Meanwhile, High Street Kensington transforms into London’s Home of Halloween , where curious families can follow a mysterious trail, join peculiar workshops and end the festivities on Hallows’ Eve in the Playful Park of Peculiar - a free theatrical playground of parades, tricks and treats.
From ghostly artworks to pumpkin-lined parks, South Kensington is the place to be this spooky season!
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| Win 2x Tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year & a £50 Voucher for Comptoir Libanais |
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| Enter for a chance to win an unforgettable day out in South Kensington - explore the breathtaking Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum and enjoy a £50 dining experience at Comptoir Libanais! |
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| South Kensington Student Exhibitions Guide 2025 |
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| Explore top 2025 exhibitions near Imperial, the Royal College of Art and Royal College of Music. Marie Antoinette Style, Future of Food, THE DELUSION & Kurt Cobain: Unplugged. Dates & ticket tips. |
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| Things To Do for Under £15 |
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| Experience a budget-friendly cultural extravaganza in South Kensington. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Royal Parks, soak in the vibrant atmosphere of South Kensington, and explore captivating exhibitions for £15 or less. |
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| October Half Term in South Ken |
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| South Kensington's museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this half-term with lots of exciting trails, pop-up events, workshops and more to keep the family entertained! There will also be plenty of free events to enjoy! |
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| Build, Connect and Create with Jessica Starns |
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V&A South Kensington
28th Oct 11am-4pm |
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| Come and build collaborative sculptures inspired by interslot toys created by educator and designer Roger Limbrick. Join Adobe Creative Resident and explore themes of access and design for disability. This event is free! |
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| French Film Festival London 2025 |
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Institut français
12th–23rd Nov Various times |
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| With many UK premieres, the selection showcases the variety of voices, forms and budgets that altogether represent the wealth and diversity of French cinema production. |
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| Future of Food |
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Science Museum
24th July-4th Jan 2026 10am-6pm |
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| A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet. |
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Image credit: © Jamie Smart
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| Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
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Natural History Museum
17th Oct - 12th July 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments. |
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| Architecture of the Natural History Museum Tour |
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Natural History Museum
17th, 18th, 22nd, 24th Oct Various times |
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| Join the Museum for a special tour as they look at the fascinating stories hidden within the architecture of the iconic building. |
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| Oppenheimer (15) - 70mm |
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Science Museum
21st Oct & 18th Nov 7.15pm |
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| The first film in history to be shot in black and white IMAX 70mm film, watch multi-award-winning Oppenheimer in the format it was intended for. |
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| October Half Term |
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V&A South Kensington
27th-31st Oct Various times |
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| Visit V&A South Kensington this October Half Term for free activities and performances inspired by the Design and Disability exhibition. |
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| Discovery Days: Hair raising Halloween |
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The Royal Parks
28th - 30th Oct 11am - 3pm |
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| Spook-tacular free family activities! Come and join this October half-term at the Hyde Park Learning Centre for our scarily good Halloween Discovery Days. |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Westminster City Council
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House London
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