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NOTE: Please check details of events by telephone or website link
Forthcoming events in London which require advance booking are listed on a separate page

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

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

BROMLEY COUNTRYSIDE programme of walks, talk and events available to download. [click here]. Note: some events require booking and some are chargeable.

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

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 (use This is London tab).

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

FREE LONDON LISTINGS with entries in a number of categories.

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

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

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.

WATERSIDE RESTAURANTS, BARS & PUBS GUIDE available online.

LENTERN LUNCHES in the Crypt of St Elizabeth of Portugal, The Vineyard, Richmond every Thursday until 25 March. Cost £4 (£3.50) in support of Help for Heroes.

Free tickets for BBC shows. Tel 020 8576 1227.

THE MUSEUM OF LONDON is currently limited to pre 1666 exhibitions. The lower floor including Victorian Walk and World City has been closed for redevelopment and is due to re-open in late May. Admission is free.
For details of events pick up a copy of their programme at the museum or join the free mailing list. Most chargable events require booking and numbers are limited. Detailed information is available on the website.

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FAMILY EVENTS at the British Museum including Backpacks, Trails, Workshops & Digital Discovery. 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 7845 4600.

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

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

PORTRAIT OF THE DAY at the National Portrait Gallery on Saturdays noon. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

PONDS at Jubilee Country Park on 21 March 11-3. Free event. Tel 01689 862815.

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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 EVENTS at the British Museum including Backpacks, Trails, Workshops & Digital Discovery. 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 7845 4600.

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

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

PORTRAIT OF THE DAY at the National Portrait Gallery on Saturdays noon. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

TUDOR COOKERY at Hampton Court Palace 27 & 28 March. Included in admission. Tel 0844 482 7777.

RAILWAY MODELLING FESTIVAL at Alexandra Palace 27 & 28 March. Admission charge. Tel 01778 391123.

WOMEN'S LIBERATION Tours at the Women's Library on 27 March 12-12:30. Admission free. Tel 020 7320 2222.

OPEN DAY of the Cinema Theatre Association archive at Roxwell Studios, Leyton on 27 March 10-4. Admission free. Tel 01843 230599.

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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 OF LONDON 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.

ICE RINK at Broadgate Circus until March. Admission charge.

SIR HANS SLOANE special events at the Old Operating Theatre Museum until 15 April. Admission charge. Tel 020 7188 2679.

INDIAN SPRING at the National Portrait Galley 18 March - 27 May. Free & chargeable events. Tel 020 7312 2463.

SPORT RELIEF at The Scoop, More London on 19 March. Tel 020 7403 4866.

REEL LONDON Films at London Metropolitan Archives on 19 March 1-4pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7332 3851.

NZINGA DANCE ENSEMBLE at Hornimans Museum on 21 March 3-4pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

BOOK SALE at Shoe Lane Library 22 March - 1 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7583 7178.

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL at Southbank Centre Square 26 - 28 March from 11am. Tel 0844 847 9910.

MICHAELANGO Late Night at the Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House on 25 March until 9pm. Included in admission. Tel 020 7845 4600.

LUNCHBOX THEATRE (The Way of the World) at Bridewell Theatre 23 March - 16 April at 1pm. Admission charge.

OPEN HOUSE at London Glassblowing, Bermondsey 26 - 28 March 11-5. Admission free. Tel 020 7403 2800.

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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 MUSIC at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich on Tuesdays 1-2pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8269 4799.

LUNCHTIME MUSIC at St Alfege Church, Greenwich on Thursdays at 1:10pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8305 4444.

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 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.

Lunchtime Recitals at ST LAWRENCE JEWRY - piano on Mondays and organ on 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

FRIDAY EVENING MUSIC at the National Portrait Gallery at 6:30pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

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. Tel 0844 847 9910.

FRIDAY LUNCH at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) Fridays at 1pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

FRIDAY TONIC at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) at 6pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

VOICELAB WELCOMES at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) on Sundays. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

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.

Lunchtime Concerts at the BISHOPSGATE INSTITUTE Tuesdays until 30 March 1:05 - 1:55. Pre-concert talks 12:15 - 12:45. Admission free.

Lunchtime Concerts at CITY VENUES Wednesdays until 31 March at 1:05. Admission free.

LAMBETH MUSIC FESTIVAL at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) on 15 March at 4pm & 8pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

LAMBETH MUSIC FESTIVAL at Royal Festival Hall on 17 March at 6pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

LAMBETH MUSIC FESTIVAL at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) on 17 March at 3pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

WEST SIDE STORY EXPERIENCE at Royal Festival Hall on 21 March. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

RAISE THE ROOF Concert at Hornimans Museum on 28 March 2:30-3:30pm. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

JAZZ FESTIVAL at Guildhall School of Music & Drama 22 - 26 March. Free event.

THE CLOTHESBURGER at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) on 23 March at 1pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

SOUND MOVES at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom) on 26 March at 11am & 6:15pm. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

SOUND MOVES at Royal Festival Hall on 27 March. Admission free. Tel 0844 847 9910.

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THE INDIAN PORTRAIT at the National Portrait Galley (Porter Gallery) until 20 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

LADY JANE GREY at the National Portrait Galley (Room 16) until 11 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

ELIZABETH I at the National Portrait Galley (Room 2) until 26 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY AGENCY at the National Portrait Galley (Room 38a) until 11 July. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

JANE BOWN at the National Portrait Galley (Bookshop Gallery) until 5 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

PHILIP DE LASZLO at the National Portrait Galley (Room 33) from 27 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

PAINTING HISTORY at the National Gallery until 23 May with associated events. Admission charge.Tel 020 7747 2885.

CHRISTEN KOBKE at the National Gallery 17 March - 13 June. Admission charge.Tel 020 7747 2885.

ARTISTS ROOMS at Tate Britain (Rooms 22 & 25) until March. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

ARTISTS ROOMS at Tate Modern (Level 5) until Spring. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

MIROSLAW BALKA at Tate Modern until 6 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7887 8888.

ARSHILE GORKY at Tate Modern until 3 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 7887 8888.

ALISON CHITTY at the National Theatre until 28 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7452 3000.

CONGO WITH LOVE at the National Theatre until 11 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7452 3000.

SERGEI PARADJANOV at the National Theatre until 28 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7452 3000.

MICHAELANGO'S DREAM at the Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House until 16 May with associated events. Included in admission. Tel 020 7845 4600.

A POSITIVE VIEW at Somerset House until 5 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7845 4600.

ROYAL SOCIETY OF BRITISH ARTISTS at Mall Galleries until 21 March. Admission charge. Tel 020 7930 6844.

LONDON & ITS RIVER at Mall Galleries until 21 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7930 6844.

ART FAIR at Mall Galleries 23 March - 3 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7930 6844.

ORIGINALS 10 at Mall Galleries 25 March - 3 April. Admission charge. Tel 020 7930 6844.

THE BLOOMBERG COMMISSION at the Whitechapel Gallery until 18 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7522 7888.

WOMEN'S LIBERATION at the Women's Library until 17 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7320 2222.

RON ARAD at Barbican Art Gallery until 16 May. Admission charge.

CELESTE BOURSIER-MOUGENOT at The Curve, Barbican until 23 May. Admission free.

MEISO LAI at Barbican Library until 27 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7638 8891.

LIVE MUSIC PICTURES at Barbican Music Library until 13 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7638 8891.

EVE OF ST AGNES at Guildhall Art Gallery until 4 April. Included in admission. Tel 020 7332 3700.

LONDON PAINTINGS at Guildhall Art Gallery until 11 April. Included in admission. Tel 020 7332 3700.

THE LORINER'S COMPANY at Guildhall Art Gallery until 17 March. Included in admission. Tel 020 7332 3700.

LONDON CITYSCAPES at Guildhall Art Gallery 24 March - 18 April. Included in admission. Tel 020 7332 3700.

POST ABOLITION STAMPS at the Museum of London Docklands until 30 June. Included in admission. Tel 020 7001 9844.

CITY GATEWAY at Community Gallery, Canary Wharf until 28 April. Admission free.

FRANCESCA BRAY at Lightbox Gallery, Canary Wharf until 23 April. Admission free.

CERAMIC SCULPTURES at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf until 19 March. Admission free.

THE VINTAGE YEARS at Getty Images Gallery, Canary Wharf until March. Admission free. Tel 020 7719 1457.

CARNAVAL DEL PUEBLO at the Cuming Museum, Walworth until 28 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7525 2332.

BEHIND THE MASK at Hackney Museum until 8 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8356 3500.

KING'S CROSS VOICES at Islington Local History Centre until 29 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7527 7988.

HUGGING TREES at Islington Museum until 20 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7527 2837.

MODERISM at Exhibit, Goswell Road 25 March - 17 April. Admission free.

GENTLEMAN ON STAMPS at the British Postal Museum & Archive until March. Admission free. Tel 020 7239 2570.

WARTIME WATERWAYS at the Canal Museum until 12 April. Admission charge. Tel 020 7713 0836.

CHOPIN at the British Library (Folio Gallery) until 16 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7412 7332.

KINGDOM OF LIFE at the British Museum until 6 June. Admission charge. Tel 020 7323 8181.

SCULPTURES FROM WEST AFRICA at the British Museum (Room 35) unil 6 June. Admission charge. Tel 020 7323 8000.

TUTBURY CASTLE at the British Museum (Room 69a) until 21 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

MEXICAN PRINTS 1910-60 at the British Museum until 5 April with associated events. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

WARRIORS OF THE PLAINS at the British Museum (Room 91) until 5 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

MEDIEVAL YORK TREASURES at the British Museum (Room 2). Admission free. Tel 020 7323 8000.

RONALD SEARLE at the Cartoon Museum until 4 July. Included in admission .Tel 020 7580 8155.

MICRO-SCULPTURES by Willard Wigan at 40a Museum Street, Bloomsbury. Admission charge. Tel 07969 261164.

SUBURBIA at the Transport Museum, Covent Garden until 31 March. Included in admission. Telo 020 7379 6344.

WE'VE GOT (CHAIN) MAIL at the Wallace Collection until 6 June. Admission free. Tel 020 7563 9500.

IT'S A SECRET at the Wallace Collection until 28 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7563 9500.

DELAROCHE at the Wallace Collection until 23 May. Admission free. Tel 020 7563 9500.

THE REAL VAN GOGH at the Royal Academy until 18 April. Admission charge. Tel 020 7300 8000.

ENCHANTED PALACE at Kensington Palace from 26 March. Included in admission. Tel 0844 482 7777.

THE SCOTTISH COLOURISTS at the Fleming Collection until 1 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7409 5730.

BRENTFORD FRAGMENTS at the Musical Museum, Brentford until 30 May. Included in admission. Tel 020 8560 8108.

RICHMOND ON PAGE & SCREEN at Museum of Richmond until 17 April. Admission free. Tel 020 8332 1141.

IMPACTS OF WAR at Riverside Gallery, Richmond until 8 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

PRIVATE PASSIONS FOR PUBLIC PLEASURE at Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham until 6 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

SILAS BIRTWISTLE at Orleans House Stables Gallery, Twickenham until 21 March. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

FACES FORWARD TO THE PAST at Orleans House Stables Gallery, Twickenham 25 March - 23 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8831 6000.

KINETIC SCULPTURES at Fulham Palace until June. Admission free. Tel 020 7736 8140.

TOMORROW'S TOYS at the Museum of Childhood until 6 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8983 5200.

SEATING FOR KIDS at the Museum of Childhood until 13 June. Admission free. Tel 020 8983 5200.

WENDY'S WORLD at the Museum of Childhood until 11 April. Admission free. Tel 020 8983 5200.

NATURE AS DESIGNER at Hornimans Museum (Balcony Gallery) until 9 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION at Hornimans Museum until 11 April. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

MEDICINAL GARDEN at Hornimans Museum until 30 August. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

MYTHS & MONSTERS at Hornimans Museum until 5 September. Admission charge. Tel 020 8699 1872.

PEOPLE OF THE VEIL at Hornimans Museum from 27 March. Admission free. Tel 020 8699 1872.

PAUL NASH at Dulwich Picture Gallery until 9 May. Admission charge. Tel 020 8693 5254.

TELESCOPES at The Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Admission free. Tel: 020 8312 6522.

POTTERY FROM THE NILE at Hall Place, Bexley until November. Admission free. Tel 01322 526574.

MAKING A MUSEUM at Hall Place, Bexley until October. Admission free. Tel 01322 526574.

THE WEDDING DRESS at Hall Place, Bexley from March. Admission free. Tel 01322 526574.

SCENE UNSEEN at Croydon Clocktower until 1 May. Admission free. Tel 020 8253 1030.

MOODS OF THE MIND at Fairfield, Croydon (Sun Lounge) 23 March - 3 April. Admission free. Tel 020 8688 9291.

OLD CARSHALTON at Honeywood, Carshalton until 2 May. Included in admission. Tel 020 8770 4297.

THE PAINTED WANDLE at Honeywood, Carshalton until 2 May. Included in admission. Tel 020 8770 4297.

TRADERS IN SUTTON at Honeywood, Carshalton until 2 May. Included in admission. Tel 020 8770 4297.

JAPANTASTIC at MoDA until 1 August. Admission free. Tel 020 8411 5244.

SANDERSON at the Fashion & Textile Museum, Bermondsey 19 March - 13 June. Included in admission. Tel 020 7407 8664.

DESIGNS OF THE YEAR at the Design Museum until 6 June. Admission charge. Tel 020 7940 8783.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR at the Natural History Museum until 11 April. Admission charge.

EARLY WAR PHOTOGRAPHY at the Army Museum, Chelsea until 18 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

WAR BOY at the Army Museum, Chelsea until 18 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

KOREA 1950-3 at the Army Museum, Chelsea from 19 March. Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

THE CHILDREN'S WAR at the Imperial War Museum until 29 February 2012. Admission free. Tel 020 7416 5000.

TERRIBLE TRENCHES at the Imperial War Museum until 31 October. Admission charge. Tel 020 7416 5000.

BREAKTHROUGH at the Imperial War Museum until 31 December. Admission free. Tel 020 7416 5000.

WAR TO WINDRUSH at the Imperial War Museum until 10 April. Admission free. Tel 020 7416 5000.

OUTBREAK at the Imperial War Museum until 6 September. Admission free. Tel 020 7416 5000.

MINISTRY OF FOOD at the Imperial War Museum until 31 December. Admission charge. Tel 020 7416 5000.

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Free Guided tours (45 mins) of SOMERSET HOUSE are available on selected dates (first come basis). Tel 020 7845 4600

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

BARTS & SMITHFIELD Guided Tour Fridays at 2pm. Event charge. Tel 020 7837 0546.

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.

ROMAN FORT organised by the Museum of London on selected dates (next 11 February) 2-2:30pm & 3-3:30pm. Free event. Tel 020 7001 9844.

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), 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 South Dock 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 10-4.

WELL HALL PLEASAUNCE Guided Tours on 1st Wednesday at 10:30am & 2nd Sunday at 2pm. Meet at Co-op Gate, Well Hall Road. Free event. Tel 020 8856 2232.

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.

BROMPTON CEMETERY Tour 2nd & 4th Sundays 2-4pm. Charge.

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

BOONE'S CHAPEL in Lee Open Days 12-5pm on 20/21 March, 8/9 & 22/23 May, 12/13 & 26/27 June, 17/18 July. Admission free.

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CROYDON COUNCIL Free Guided Wildlife Walks. Tel 020 8726 6900.

CROYDON HEALTH WALKS: Monday - Lloyd Park, Tuesday - Hamsey Green, Wednesday - South Norwood & Old Coulsdon, Thursday - Gravel Hill & Norbury, Friday - Selsdon Wood, Saturday - Lloyd Park. Free event. Tel 020 8726 6900.

BROMLEY HEALTH WALKS: Monday - St Pauls Cray or Sundridge, Tuesday - Beckenham Place Park or High Elms Country Park, Friday - Crystal Palace Park or Jubilee Park. Walks are 2-3 miles. Free event. Tel 020 8323 1718.

LEWISHAM HEALTHY WALKS Monday - Friday and early Sunday. Details and contacts on website.

BIRD WATCHING WALKS from Parliament Hill Cafe every Tuesday at 10am. Tel 020 7485 6964.

BIRD WATCHING WALKS in Canons Park (from Donnefield entrance) first Sundays of Jan - June & Oct - Dec 10-12.

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.

DR JOHNSON Walk from Dr Johnson's House on first Wednesday of the month at 3pm. Charge. Tel 020 7353 3745.

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

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

ISABELLA PLANTATION (Richmond Park) on first & last Fridays 11-12:30. Admission free. Tel 020 8948 3209.

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

GREEN CITY WALKS Tuesdays - Fridays (different routes) at 1:30. Proceeds to charity.

IN HOLBORN from Holborn Tube Station 1-1:45 Wednesdays & Fridays. Free event. Tel 020 7078 7077.

WINTER WETLANDS at WaterWorks Nature Reserve on 21 March 8-10:30am. Admission free. Tel 08456 770600.

SPRING WOODLANDS at High Elms Country Park on 18 March at 10am. Event charge. Tel 01689 862815.

SIGNS OF SPRING IN HAYES on 28 March. Meet Baston Road car park at 2pm. Event charge. Tel 01689 862815.

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LECTURES at Gresham College 1pm or 6pm, generally at the Museum of London or 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 (not August). Admission free. Tel 020 7730 0717.

COURTAULD GALLERY 15 minute lunchtime talks at 1:15 Mondays, Wednesdays & 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 LECTURES at the National Portrait Gallery (Ondaatje Wing Theatre) on Thursdays at 1:15pm. Admission free. Tel 020 7312 2463.

Lunchtime Talks at the MUSEUM OF LONDON 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. Available as podcasts after the event.

HISTORY TALKS at the National Archives Thursdays at 2pm. See website for topics. Free tickets issued on the day. Available as podcasts after the event.

NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS at Public Hall, Beckenham on 18 March at 2:30 (doors 2pm). Admission charge.

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