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Forthcoming events in London which require advance booking are listed on a separate page

A Camden and Islington LOCAL HISTORY MAP has been produced showing resources in the area. Note however that the Family Records Centre has now closed.

The London Parks & Gardens Trust has created an inventory of the green spaces open to the public in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Greenwich, Enfield & Newham on their PARK EXPLORER website where there are also lots of activity suggestions for children

Read or contribute articles about scientific aspects of London on the Cities of Science website

Find out about NEW LONDON ARCHITECTURE at 26 Store Street WC1. Large model and information on display. Programme of changing exhibitions and events. Admission free.

LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST programme of walks, events and workdays available online

The GLIAS diary of events is available on their website

ALEXANDRA PALACE hosts a programme of public shows, fairs and events throughout the year. Details on their website.

Details of services, concerts & events in CITY CHURCHES can be found on the website

Calendar of events in which the Guards take part click here

The City of London has produced a booklet 'One Square Mile' with ideas on what to do and where to go. Copies are available at Guildhall or can be posted if requested by e-mail. Information and downloadable sections are also on the website.

LONDON TOWN TALK has information on business and events, news, links and postcards for several areas

The EVENING STANDARD website sometimes has special offers for London attractions

DISCOUNTS available at some London attractions click here to access the website.

Listings of free and cheap (under £3) things to do in London with 1000 entries in several categories up-dated daily.

Print a voucher from DISCOUNT LONDON to receive 20% off attractions and meals for up to six people.

2 FOR 1 ENTRY to London attractions when you travel by train before 31 May.

2 FOR 1 MP3 walks available for £5 (City of London and City of Westminster).

A extensive Whats On guide to SE1 is available online.

The HAMPSTEAD HEATH DIARY has a programme of events [download]

LONDON DRINKER a bi-monthly magazine produced by CAMRA is available in some pubs, by subscription (£3 for 6 issues) or online.

E-MOTION Free magazine of South West Train Service available at their stations and on the website includes information, offers and competitions.

WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS GUIDE available online.

SPECIAL OFFERS at Food Outlets on mainline stations

WHAT'S ON STAGE Monthly magazine available free at TICs, some theatres and online.

Free tickets for BBC shows. Tel 020 8576 1227.

HELP WANTED

This information is now available on a separate page

FAMILY WORKSHOPS at Somerset House Saturdays 2-3:30pm. Admission free but places limited (tickets from 1pm). Tel 020 7420 9406.

GALLERY CHARACTERS at the Natural History Museum Saturdays 11:30-1 & 2-3:30. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 5000.

CHISWICK HOUSE TOURS every Sunday during May 2-3:30pm. Charge for non-members.

WEIGHTS & MEASURES at the Jewel Tower every Sunday during May 11am & 2pm. Charge for non-members.

MEET SAMUEL PEPYS at the Old Royal Naval College (Painted Hall), Greenwich on 18 May. Free event. Tel 020 8269 4799.

HISTORIC FIRE ENGINE RALLY at Kew Bridge Steam Museum on 18 May 11-4. Admission charge for adults. Tel 020 8568 4757.

SHANGHAI CITY Weekend at the V&A on 17 & 18 May 11-5. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 2000.

GARDENS OPEN on 17 & 18 May. Charge.

THE LUMLEY CHAPEL Talk & Tour opp Whitehall, Cheam on 17 May at 2pm. Admission charge. Tel 020 8643 1236.

OPEN DAY at Southall Railway Centre on 17 & 18 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 8574 1529.

STEAMING WEEKEND at Kempton Great Engines on 17 & 18 May 11-4. Admission charge. Tel 01932 765328.

STREET DANCE at the Clore Ballroom, South Bank on 17 May at 2pm. Admission free.

STUDY DAY at the British Museum on 18 May 10-5. Admission free. Tel 020 7556 6184.

NETTLE WEEKEND at the Natural History Museum Garden on 17 & 18 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 5000.

OPEN UNIVERSITY DAY at the British Museum on 18 May 10-5. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

KEYS TO CREATIVITY at the National Gallery on 17 May from 1pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7747 2885.

NEXT WEEKEND - BANK HOLIDAY

FAMILY EVENTS at the National Maritime Museum and Queen's House. Admission free. Tel 020 8858 4422.

FAMILY EVENTS at the V&A including Backpacks, Activity Cart, Trails & Interactivies. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 2000.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS at Somerset House Saturdays 2-3:30pm. Admission free but places limited (tickets from 1pm). Tel 020 7420 9406.

GALLERY CHARACTERS at the Natural History Museum Saturdays 11:30-1 & 2-3:30. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 5000.

CHISWICK HOUSE TOURS every Sunday during May 2-3:30pm. Charge for non-members.

WEIGHTS & MEASURES at the Jewel Tower every Sunday during May 11am & 2pm. Charge for non-members.

MEET JOHN DEMAN at the Old Royal Naval College (Painted Hall), Greenwich on 24 May. Free event. Tel 020 8269 4799.

CARSHALTON ARTS DAY at Sutton Ecology Centre on 25 May. Tel 020 8770 5822.

PRISONERS at the Tower of London 24 - 26 May. Included in admission. Tel 0844 482 7777.

CELEBRATE CHINA at Hornimans Museum on 25 May 12-4:30pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

DIG FOR VICTORY in St James's Park on 24 & 25 May 12-3:30. Free event. Tel 020 7298 2078.

HENRY VIII at Hampton Court Palace 24 - 26 May. Included in admission. Tel 0844 482 7777.

GARDENS OPEN on 24 & 25 May. Charge.

FAMILY FUN at Firepower, Woolwich on 24 & 25 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 8855 7755.

CARSHALTON ARTS WEEKEND on 24 & 25 May

KINGSTON GREEN FAIR at Canbury Gardens on 26 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 8974 8608.

DOCK LIFE Family Day at the Museum in Docklands on 26 May 12:30-6pm. Free event. Tel 0870 444 3856.

BOOK FAIR at Clocktower, Croydon on 24 May 10-3:30. Admission free. Tel 020 8253 1030.

There is an initiative to provide late night opening at museums, galleries etc usually on one evening per month. There are sometimes special events/concessions. ......... East London venues

LATE VIEW at the V&A every Friday until 10pm. Selected galleries and shop open. Programme of special events. Food & drink available. Tel 020 7942 2000.

LATE OPENING until 9pm at the National Portrait Gallery on Thursdays. Admission free but some special events are chargable and require booking. Tel 020 7306 0055.

EVENING EVENT at Tate Britain first Friday of each month 6-10pm with music, talks, film or performances plus half price exhibition entry. Tel 020 7887 8888.

MUSEUM OF LONDON & MUSEUM IN DOCKLANDS open until 9pm on first Thursday of the month with live entertainment and drinks available.

ARCHITECTURE IN PAINTING Gallery Trail at the National Gallery or online. Tel 020 7747 2885.

NATURE LIVE at the Natural History Museum daily at 2:30pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7942 5000.

ARCHIVE JOURNEYS at the National Maritime Museum Library Thursdays at 2:30pm. Admission free. Tel 0870 780 4563.

Some performances at the GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA are open to the public. Tel 020 7382 7193.

READING GROUP at the Women's Library on 29/5, 26/6 at 6:45pm. See website for titles. Admission charge includes refreshments. Tel 020 7320 2222.

GARDEN TOURS at Ham House on Wednesdays until 29 October at 2pm & 3pm. Included in admission. Tel 020 8940 1950.

HAMPSTEAD & HIGHGATE FESTIVAL 8 - 17 May. Tel 020 7435 5965.

LONGITUDE Performance at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich on 26 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8858 4422.

DULWICH FESTIVAL 9 - 18 May. Tel 020 8299 1011.

ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION at St George's Church, Beckenham 11 - 13 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8663 6996.

CHARTER FAIR in Park Road, Cheam on 15 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8643 1236.

DANCE FEVER at Cabot Square, Canary Wharf 15/16 & 22/23 May 6-8pm. Free event.

KINGSTON READERS FESTIVAL until 23 May. Tel 0871 230 1552.

FAMILY HISTORY WEEK at the National Army Museum, Chelsea 24 May - 1 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

HOLIDAY EVENTS at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich 24 - 31 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8858 4422.

TOUR at the Women's Library on 22 May at 6pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7320 2222.

SUMMER MASQUERADE at Osterley 24 May - 1 June 11-5. Included in admission.

SUTTON ARTS FESTIVAL 21 May - 1 June. Tel 020 8770 6984.

HOLIDAY FUN at the National Gallery 27 - 31 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7747 2885.

THE LONG WEEKEND at Tate Modern 23 - 26 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

Trinity College of Music also perform free lunchtime concerts at CHARLTON HOUSE on Fridays at 1-2pm. Tel 020 8856 3951.

BEATS IN THE BAR Free Jazz performances by Trinity College of Music students at Blackheath Halls at 7:30pm (check dates). Tel 020 8463 0100.

Lunchtime Concerts at the REGENT HALL, 275 Oxford St Fridays at 1pm. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7629 5424.

ORGAN CONCERTS in London online guide

Organ Recitals in the Chapel of the OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE first Sunday of the month at 3pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8269 4746.

Organ Recitals at WESTMINSTER ABBEY Sundays 5:45 - 6:15. Admission free. Tel 020 7654 4854.

Organ Recitals at WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL Sundays at 4:45. Admission free. Tel 020 7798 9057.

Lunchtime Recitals at ST GEORGES RC CATHEDRAL Lambeth Road Fridays at 1:05pm. Tel 020 7928 5256.

Lunchtime Music at SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL 1:10 - 1:50. Mondays - Organ recital, Tuesdays - recital. Retiring collection. Tel: 020 7367 6700.

Organ Recitals at the TEMPLE CHURCH on Wednesdays during term 1:15-1:45. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7427 5647.

Lunchtime Music at ST ANNE & ST AGNES, Gresham Street at 1:10 Mondays & Fridays. Lunches welcome & coffee served. Retiring collection. Tel: 020 7606 4986.

Lunchtime recitals at ST OLAVE'S Hart Street Wednesdays & Thursday at 1:10. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7488 4318.

Concerts & Recitals at ALL HALLOWS BY THE TOWER on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:10-2. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7481 2928.

Organ Recitals at ST MARGARET LOTHBURY Thursdays 1:10- 2pm (not August). Donation. Tea & coffee served. Tel 020 7606 8330.

Organ Recitals at ST STEPHEN WALBROOK Fridays at 12:30. Lunches welcome. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7626 8242.

Organ Recitals at ST MICHAEL'S CORNHILL on Mondays at 1 - 1:50pm (not public holidays). Retiring collection.

Recitals at ST LAWRENCE JEWRY piano on Mondays and organ most Tuesdays 1-1:45 . Retiring collection. Tel 020 7600 9487.

Lunchtime Concerts at ST BRIDE'S, Fleet Street on Tuesdays & Fridays 1:15-1:45. Retiring collection. Tel 020 7427 0133.

Music at ST JOHN'S WATERLOO at 1:10 on Wednesdays and 6pm Thursdays. Donations welcome. Coffee available. Tel 020 7928 2003.

Lunchtime Music at ST PANCRAS CHURCH on Thursdays at 1:15pm.

Lunchtime Concerts at ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS Mon, Tue & Fri at 1pm (doors 12:30). Donation of £3.50 suggested. Tel 020 7766 1100.

Free lunchtime concerts at ST JAMES'S, PICCADILLY on Mon, Wed & Fri at 1:10pm.

Free lunchtime recitals at the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Covent Garden most Mondays. Tickets available at the box office on the day from 10am. Tel 020 7304 4000

Free lunchtime Jazz in the Vilar Floral Hall at the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Covent Garden most Tuesdays 12-2pm. Tel 020 7304 4000

Free Lunchtime Concerts at LSO ST LUKES some Fridays at 12:30pm. Tel 020 7490 3939.

Free Music in the foyers of the SOUTH BANK CENTRE.

FRIDAY TONIC at Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank at 5:30pm. Admission free.

SUNDAY CHORAL at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank at 1:30pm. Admission free.

Musical Events at the NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Fridays at 6:30pm. Admission free. Tel: 020 7306 0056.

SUNDAY MUSIC at Harrow Museum 12:30-1:30. Donations welcome. Tel 020 8861 2626.

LUNCHTIME JAZZ at the Cafe Opera in Croydon Clocktower Thursdays 12:15 - 2:15pm.

ORGAN RECITALS at St Michael & All Angels, Croydon Wednesdays 1:10-1:55. Retiring collection. Tel 020 8680 2848.

URBAN SOUNDS at Canary Wharf 12 & 19 May 12:30-1 & 1:30-2. Free event.

SOUND OF STRINGS at Hornimans Museum on 18 & 25 May 3-4:30pm. Admission free but places limited. Tel 020 8699 1872.

RECITAL at St George's Church, Beckenham on 16 May at 12:30. Admission free. Tel 020 8663 6996.

CHORAL CLUB at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank 12 - 16 May at 6pm. Admission free.

CHORAL CLUB KARAOKE at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank 15, 16 & 17 May at 9:30pm. Admission free.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank on 15 May at 7:45pm. Admission free.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank on 17 May at 6pm. Admission free.

BBC CHOIR OF THE YEAR at the Clore Ballroom, South Bank on 18 May at 3pm. Admission free.

CHORAL CLUB CLIMAX at the Clore Ballroom, South Bank on 18 May at 5:30pm. Admission free.

GUILDHALL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 12 - 23 May (various times). Admission free.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank on 22 May at 6pm. Admission free.

CURIOUS CHARACTERS at the National Portrait Gallery (Room 16) until 13 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

BRILLIANT WOMEN at the National Portrait Gallery until 15 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

MODERN MUSES at the National Portrait Gallery (Room 35) until 15 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

ANTHONY CARO at the National Portrait Gallery (Room 32) until 7 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

POMPEO BATONI at the National Gallery until 18 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7747 2885.

PHANTOM at the National Gallery (Sunley Room) until 22 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7747 2885.

TAKE ONE PICTURE at the National Gallery (Room 1) until 13 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7747 2885.

NEOCLASSICAL SCULPTURE at Tate Britain until 8 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

DRAWN FROM THE COLLECTION at Tate Britain until 28 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

ALAN MICHAEL at Tate Britain until 20 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

DEREK JARMAN FILMS at Tate Britain until 1 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

BURNE-JONES & LORD LEIGHTON at Tate Britain (Rooms 10 & 15) until 1 March 09. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

DUCHAMP, MAN RAY, PICABIA at Tate Modern until 26 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7887 8888.

HERE WE DANCE at Tate Modern until 26 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

CONCEPTUAL MODELS at Tate Modern until March 09. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

SIGN & TEXTURE at Tate Modern until 19 October. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

STREET & STUDIO at Tate Modern 22 May - 31 August. Admission charge. Tel 020 7887 8888.

68 at the National Theatre until 28 June. Admission free.

THE PITMEN PAINTERS at the National Theatre 19 May - 25 June. Admission free.

THE POUND IN YOUR POCKET at the Bank of England Museum until 31 October. Admission free. Tel 020 7601 5545.

FACES IN THE VICTORIAN CITY at Guildhall Library until 7 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7332 1863.

ESSEX PAINTS LONDON at Guildhall Art Gallery until 15 June. Included in admission. Tel 020 7332 3700.

RENOIR AT THE THEATRE at the Courtauld Gallery until 25 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7845 4600.

FRENCH 19th CENTURY DRAWING at Courtauld Gallery until 25 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7845 4600.

SKIN+BONES at Somerset House until 10 August. Admission charge. Tel 020 7845 4600.

LONDON OPEN CITY at Somerset House until 8 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7845 4600.

MASTERPIECES FROM THE LOUVRE at the Wallace Collection until 18 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7563 9500.

PEACOCKS & PINSTRIPES at the Fashion & Textile Museum until May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7407 8664

THE SECRET STAIRCASE at the Foundling Museum. Included in admission. Tel 020 7841 3600.

FIRST REGIONAL STAMPS at the British Postal Museum. Admission free. Tel 020 7239 2570.

CUTTING EDGE at the Hunterian Museum until 26 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7405 3474.

PALE THE WALL at Leighton House Museum until 8 June. Included in admission. Tel 020 7602 3316.

IMAGE AWARDS at Wellcome Collection. Admission free. Tel 020 7611 2222.

LIFE BEFORE DEATH at Wellcome Collection until 18 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7611 2222.

DES RES at New London Architecture until 14 June. Admission free.

WHAT WOMEN WANT at the Women's Library until 13 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7320 2222.

1968 ON RECORD at the British Library until 30 June with associated events. Admission free. Tel 020 7412 7332.

THE RAFFLES FAMILY COLLECTION at the British Library until 3 August. Admission free. Tel 020 7412 7332.

FROM EAST TO WEST at the British Library until 17 August. Admission free. Tel 020 7412 7332.

THE RAMAYANA at the British Library 16 May - 14 September with associated events. Admission free. Tel 020 7412 7332.

FASCINATION WITH NATURE at the British Museum (Room 91) until 5 August. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

THE AMERICAN SCENE at the British Museum (Room 90) until 7 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

CHINA LANDSCAPE at the British Museum until 27 October. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

GENRE PAINTINGS at the Royal Academy until 7 December. Admission free. Tel 020 7300 8000.

NORMAN SHAW at the Royal Academy until 25 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7300 8000.

LONDON ARCHITECTS at the Royal Academy until 4 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7300 8000.

CRANACH at the Royal Academy until 8 June. Admission charge. Tel 020 7300 8000.

AMAZING RARE THINGS at the Queen's Gallery until 28 September. Admission charge. Tel 020 7766 7301.

TREASURES at the Queen's Gallery until 28 September. Admission charge. Tel 020 7766 7301.

YOUNG HENRY VIII at Hampton Court Palace. Included in admission.

MAGIC IN THE NURSERY at Kingston Museum until 31 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8547 6460.

CURATORS' CHOICE at the Museum of Richmond until 15 November. Admision free. Tel 020 8332 1141.

DAVID DOWNES at Riverside Gallery, Richmond until 28 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

THE PAINTED FACE at Orleans House Gallery until 1 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

ICI COLLECTION at Orleans House (Stables) Gallery until 22 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

CHANDOS ARTS & CRAFTS at Jersey Galleries, Osterley 14 May - 1 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8232 5052.

OPEN ART 2008 at PM Gallery. Ealing until 8 June. Admission free. Te

MOTHER NATURE, FATHER TIME at Honeywood, Carshalton 24 May - 22 June. Included in admission. Tel 020 8770 4297.

THE WORKING WANDLE at Honeywood Heritage Centre, Carshalton until 6 July. Admission charge. Tel 020 8770 4297.

A HOUSE THROUGH TIME at Whitehall, Cheam until 30 August. Included in admission. Tel 020 8643 1236.

SWEET at the Museum of Childhood until 24 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8983 5200.

TEA EVENT at Syon House on 26 May. Included in admission. Tel 020 8560 0881.

OLYMPIC POSTERS at the Museum of Childhood 17 May - 7 September. Admission free. Tel 020 8983 5200.

SET UP SHOP at Hackney Museum until 7 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8356 3500.

VICTORIANS at Harrow Museum until 3 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8861 2626.

ROSE'S STORY at Wimbledon Museum until 30 November. Admission free. Limited opening. Tel 020 8296 9914.

ZAINAB ALI at Clocktower Cafe, Croydon until 7 July. Admission free. Tel 020 8253 1030.

ART OF LIFE at Clocktower, Croydon 17 May - 17 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8253 1030.

PAINTINGS & PRINTS at Fairfield, Croydon (Sun Lounge) 12 - 17 May. Admission free. Tal 020 8688 9291.

POPULAR PEOPLE at Bromley Museum, Orpington until 20 June. Admission free. Tel 01689 873826.

UTSAVAM at Hornimans Museum until 2 November. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

SYMBOL IN SILK at Hornimans Museum 24 May - 7 September. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

INDIA RECYCLED at Hornimans Museum 24 May - 25 Jan 09. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

AMERICAN ART at Dulwich Picture Gallery until 8 June. Admission charge. Tel 020 8693 5254.

A TOUCH OF DUTCH at the Fan Museum, Greenwich until 25 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 8305 1441.

TUTANKHAMUN at The O2 until 30 August. Admission charge. Tel 0870 534 4444.

BRICKWORKS at Jubilee Park, at Canary Wharf until 30 May. Admission free.

BIRD'S EYE VIEW at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf until 30 May. Admission free.

JACK THE RIPPER at the Museum in Docklands 15 May - 2 November with associated events. Additional admission charge. Tel 0844 980 2151.

URBAN WATERSHED at City Hall until 12 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7983.

THE TELECTROSCOPE at More London 23 May - 15 June.

BLAST! 2008 at London Glassblowing until 8 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7403 2800.

RICHARD ROGERS at the Design Museum until 25 August. Admission charge. Tel 020 7940 8783.

INDUSTRIAL FACILITY at the Design Museum until 7 September. Admission charge. Tel 020 7940 8783.

TIM WALKER at the Design Museum until 7 September. Admission charge. Tel 020 7940 8783.

CHINA DESIGN NOW at the Liberty Store, Great Marlborough Street until 13 July.

CHINA DESIGN NOW at the V&A until 13 July. Admission charge. Tel 0870 906 3883.

THOMAS HOPE at the V&A until 22 June. Admission charge. Tel 0870 906 3883.

DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE at the V&A until 18 November. Admission free. Tel 0870 906 3883.

BLOOD ON PAPER at the V&A 15 until 29 June. Admission free. Tel 0870 906 3883.

CLIMATE CHANGE at the Science Museum. Admission free. Tel 0870 870 4868.

PLASTICITY at the Science Museum until Jan 09. Admission free. Tel 0870 870 4868.

AMAZING BUTTERFLIES at the Natural History Museum until 17 August. Admission charge (timed tickets). Tel 020 7942 5000.

TASK FORCE FALKLANDS at the Army Museum, Chelsea. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

FACES OF BATTLE at the Army Museum, Chelsea. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

HELMAND: THE SOLDIER'S STORY at the Army Museum, Chelsea. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

THE CHILDREN'S WAR at the Imperial War Museum until 2008. Admission free. Tel 020 7416 5321.

IAN FLEMING & JAMES BOND at the Imperial War Musem until 1 March 09 with associated events. Admission charge. Booking advised. Tel 020 7416 5439.

Free Guided tours (45 mins) of SOMERSET HOUSE are available at 1:30 2:30 & 3:45 on the first Saturday of the month (first come basis). Tel 020 7845 4600

GUIDED TOURS of the Royal Albert Hall. Admission charge. Tel 020 7838 3105.

HUNTERIAN MUSEUM 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields. The art and science of surgery. Free guided tours every Wednesday at 1pm. Tel 020 7869 6560

WELLCOME COLLECTION Gallery Tours Saturdays at 11:30 (Medicine Man) & Sundays at 2:30 (Medicine Now). Admission free but places limited. Tel 020 7611 2222.

WELLCOME COLLECTION Behind the Scenes Tours first and last Fridays of the month 1:30 - 2:30. Admission free but places limited. Tel 020 7611 2222.

RESTORED HISTORIC ALMSHOUSE at the Geffrye Museum open to view first Saturday of the month plus first & third Wednesdays. Tickets £2 - first-come, first-served. Tel 020 7739 9893.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE Historical Experience daily (June - Sept) & Wed - Sun (Oct - May). Admission charge. tel 020 7839 2006.

Additional areas of CITY HALL (GLA BUILDING) including 9th floor viewing platform are open to the public some weekends. Admission free. Tel 020 7983 4100.

FORT GATE VISITS from the Museum of London on 22/5, 17/6, 16/7, 14/8 at 11am & noon.

The remains of the ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE are on view to the public within the Guildhall Art Gallery. Admission charge except Fridays and after 3:30. Tel 020 7332 3700.

CITY CHURCHES are generally open 11-3 as follows: St Benet (1st & 3rd Thu), St Dunstan in the West (Tue), St Mary Abchurch (alt Tue), St Mary Aldermary (not Fri), St James Garlickhythe (Tue-Thu), The Dutch Church (Tue-Fri), St Ethelburga's Centre (Wed & Fri) & All Hallows London Wall (Fri). Tel 020 7626 1555.

KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM Southwark Street is open on the first Sunday of the month 10:30-4 or by appointment for small groups. Tel 01322 332195 or 01372 722989.

STEAM TUG PORTWEY at West India Quay is usually open to visitors on Wednesdays 1:30-8pm. Tel 01268 769 583.

CROYDON AIRPORT Purley Way first Sunday of the month 11-4. Tel 020 8669 1196.

RAF CHAPEL & BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL at Biggin Hill Airfield open daily 11-4. Admission free. Tel 01959 570353.

The PAINTED HALL & CHAPEL of the Old Royal Naval College are free to visitors. Additionally the grounds are open 8am - 6pm daily. Guided tours available (bookable - charge). Tel 020 8269 4747.

GREENWICH PARK WILDLIFE CENTRE (near Blackheath Gate) is open on the last Wednesday of every month 10-3.

BECKENHAM PLACE PARK Visitor Centre in the mansion Sundays 1:30-3:30 (GMT) 2-4 (BST) or by arrangement for groups. Tel 020 8325 8781.

WEST NORWOOD CEMETERY Tours on first Sunday of the month at 11am (Nov -Mch) or 2:30pm (Apl-Oct). Donation requested. Tel 020 8670 5456.

NUNHEAD CEMETERY Tours at 2:15 on last Sunday of each month from Linden Grove gates. Tel: 020 8694 6079.

KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY tours on Sundays 2-4pm from the Anglican Chapel. First & Third Sundays include catacomb. Donation requested. Tel: 020 8969 0152.

ALBERT MEMORIAL Tour on 1 June 2-3pm. Charge. Tel 020 7495 0916.

Walks from BURGH HOUSE Hampstead first Sunday of the month at 10:30am or 2:30pm. Tel: 020 7431 6789.

BIRD WATCHING WALKS from Parliament Hill Cafe every Tuesday at 10am. Tel 020 7485 4491.

EAST LONDON ART WALKS. Tel 020 7739 1743 or see website for programme. Charge.

HISTORIC GREENWICH from TIC at 12:15 & 2:15 daily (90 mins). Charge. Tel 020 8858 6169.

CITY OF LONDON from City Information Centre on Weds at 11am (Wren churches), Fris at 2pm (Fleet St), Sats at 2pm (Smithfield). Charge.

MITCHAM COMMON first Thursday and Sunday of the month. Meet 10:30am Mill House Ecology Centre, Windmill Road. Tel 020 8648 0255.

GUIDED WALKS: Royal London, Movies, Beatles, Ghosts & Da Vinci Code from Trafalgar Square. All 5 walks for £12 (2 day pass). Tel 020 7233 9533.

HAMMERSMITH HIGHLIGHTS on last Friday of each month 1-1:45pm. Meet at 1 Hammersmith Grove. Free event. Tel 020 8741 8157.

CULTURAL WALKS in Hammersmith, Fulham & Shepherds Bush. Free but booking required for some events. Tel 020 8753 3412.

RICHMOND PARK WALKS organised by the Friends of Richmond Park [details]

LONDON CHALKFEST May - September [details]

PARK WALKS led by the Friends of Bromley Town Parks & Gardens from the lodge in Church House Gardens on alternate Wednesdays 11-12 (next dates 21/5). Free event. Tel 020 8290 5510.

LAMBETH LOCAL HISTORY FORUM Heritage Walks May - June [details] July - September [details] October & contacts [details]

GREEN CITY WALKS including two lunchtime routes. Proceeds to charity.

CHELSEA & BLOOMSBURY self-guide walks in MP3 or Text format. Free to download.

SPONSORED FUN WALK for the Voluntary Care Centre on 5 July 10-4. Routes of 2, 4 or 7 miles around churches in Forest Hill & Sydenham [more info]

BIRD WALK from Stonebridge Lock, Tottenham on 25 May 10:30-12:30. Free event. Tel 01992 702200.

See LINKS page for more suggestions

LECTURES at Gresham College 1pm or 6pm, generally at Barnard's Inn Hall. See website for details. Transcripts and webcasts available online. Admission free. Tel 020 7831 0575.

Lunchtime lectures at the NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM, Chelsea Thursdays at 12:30pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

Lunchtime Lectures at DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY Linbury Room Thursdays 12:30 - 1:30. Limited capacity. Suggested donation £3. Tel: 020 8693 5254.

COURTAULD GALLERY 15 minute lunchtime talks at 1:15 Mondays & Fridays. Included in admission. Tel 020 7848 2526.

GALLERY TALKS at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesdays at 3pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

Lunchtime Talks at the MUSEUM IN DOCKLANDS every fourth Thursday 1:10-2pm. Tel 0870 444 3855. .

FAMILY HISTORY TALKS at the National Archives Tuesdays at 2pm. See website for topics. Free tickets issued on the day.

UNION CASTLE LINE DESIGN at the Queens House, Greenwich on 14 May 1:10-1:50pm. Admission free. Tel: 020 8312 6522.

AFTER THE GREAT EXHIBITION at Bromley Civic Centre on 14 May at 8pm. Admission charge.

COMPTON VERNEY at the Wallace Collection on 16 May at 1pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7563 9551.

CHISLEHURST CAVES at St George's Church, Beckenham on 13 May at 8pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8663 6996.

1968 at the National Archives on 22 May at 2pm. Free tickets issued on the day.

NATIONAL GALLERIES Talk at the National Gallery on 19 May 1-1:45. Admission free. Tel 020 7747 2885.

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