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"Somewhere Else" London: Guided Walk

Encounter yellow-brick, cockney streets rarely seen by visitors.

Sat 10th Jan

Aladdin

Vivian directs a performance of Nigel Ellacott's version of the classic Arabian Nights tale, about a

Sat 10th Jan

Blood And Tears Walk: London's Horrible Past

Find out more about London's past.

Sat 10th Jan

Canary Wharf Ice Rink

Outdoor ice skating sessions for all the family.

Sat 10th Jan

Charles Dickens and Islington: Guided Walk

Follow in the footsteps of the great writer with guide Peter Powell.

Sat 10th Jan

Chinese Dragons: Workshop (Over 3s)

Themed crafts.

Sat 10th Jan

Dame Hecate Bamway's Very Entertaining And Musical

Alex Outhwaite and Chris Adams direct Fly Theatre's variety performance.

Sat 10th Jan

Family Friendly Tour

Learn about the artefacts and go in search of mysterious monsters. Recommended for over 7s.

Sat 10th Jan

Family Fun Day: Workshop

Mask making and drawing activities.

Sat 10th Jan

Family History Sources At Kew: Talk

An introduction to the main sources for family history research.

Sat 10th Jan

Flights Of Fancy

Take an interactive tour of Flight Gallery and learn more about the history of flying.

Sat 10th Jan

Gilded Pleasures: Workshop

Create a guilded masterpiece.

Sat 10th Jan

Hampton Court Ice Rink

Hampton Court Ice Rink

Sat 10th Jan

Hands On Animals: Workshop (Over 3s)

Handle museum artefacts.

Sat 10th Jan

Hands-On Nature: Evolution

Take a look at some interesting specimens with the science educators.

Sat 10th Jan

Home And Away: Exhibition

Mixed-media work by local children aged 9-10.

Sat 10th Jan

How To Catch A Star (Ages 2-5)

A wordless performance using live music, based on Oliver Jeffers' picture book about a boy who tries

Sat 10th Jan

Jack The Ripper Haunts: Guided Walk

Visit the streets once frequented by the notorious East End butcher.

Sat 10th Jan

Jack The Ripper's London: Guided Walk

Visit the Ripper's murder sites and consider the evidence.

Sat 10th Jan

Jack The Ripper's Rapacious Reign: Guided Walk

Mike Barnard leads a walk through the London of the Ripper.

Sat 10th Jan

Karen Mirza: Talk

The artist and curator discusses their work.

Sat 10th Jan

London Bridge: Storytelling

An interactive re-telling of tales from the bridge.

Sat 10th Jan

London International Boat Show 2009

The 55th annual show with over 500 exhibitors and over 1000 boats.

Sat 10th Jan

Meridian

Learn about the search for longitude. Recommended for over 5s.

Sat 10th Jan

Murder, Monasteries & Martyrs: Guided Walk

Discover the history of the Smithfield area with an experienced guide.

Sat 10th Jan

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Sat 10th Jan

Nunsense: Miller Centre Players

Dan Goggin's musical about a group of nuns who put on a variety show.

Sat 10th Jan

Painting Of The Month: Talk

A discussion about JMW Turner's painting, Forum Romanum, painted for architect John Soane.

Sat 10th Jan

Patricia Urquiola: Purely Porcelain

Spanish born designer Urquiola exhibits 'Landscape' her porcelain range designed for Rosenthal with

Sat 10th Jan

Playreadings, Monologues & Talks

With leading actors and accademics on the theme of 'The battle for the Vote'.

Sat 10th Jan

Portrait Of The Day: Talk

A different piece is discussed during each session.

Sat 10th Jan

RT Young Ambassadors (Ages 8-16)

Learning about the behind-the-scenes action of the annual pantomime.

Sat 10th Jan

Saturday Art Demonstrations

Free art demonstrations using various techniques including felt making and applique.

Sat 10th Jan

Secondhand Book Sale

A vintage book sale in aid of Essex Wildlife Trust.

Sat 10th Jan

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Colourful and witty show from The Colour House Children's Theatre.

Sat 10th Jan

Somerset House Ice Rink

Outdoor skating sessions for all ages.

Sat 10th Jan

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour: Guided Walk

This tour is full of fun facts on Britains most loved band, taking you through the little known back

Sat 10th Jan

The Breath Of Life

Sat 10th Jan

The Ceremony Of The Keys

The opportunity to see the traditional locking up ceremony at the Tower Of London.

Sat 10th Jan

The Clerkenwell Trail - London's Medieval Suburb:

Discover the area's rich history in the company of an experienced guide.

Sat 10th Jan

The Dream Tree: Tam Tam Theatre (Ages 3-7)

The traditional African story of a tortoise who dreams of a tree that bears all the fruits of the ea

Sat 10th Jan

The Life And Death Of Joe Orton: Guided Walk

A look at parts of London which featured in the life of playwright Joe Orton.

Sat 10th Jan

The Little Prince (Over 7s)

A stage adaptation of the philosophical novel by Antoine De Saint-Exupery about a journey to discove

Sat 10th Jan

The Movieum Of London

The Movieum Of London

Sat 10th Jan

The Penguin Club

A chance for younger children to try their hand at ice skating with specially trained instructors.

Sat 10th Jan

The Sun Has Got His Hat On: Blue Sky Theatre (Ages

Caribbean-inspired comical tales.

Sat 10th Jan

The Sun Has Got Its Hat On: Messy Play Workshop (O

A themed-workshop related to the Carribean-themed performance.

Sat 10th Jan

Tudor Portraits: Talk

By Alison Kusner.

Sat 10th Jan

Walk And Talk: Storytelling

Hear about the adventures of arctic explorer Tom Crean. Recommended for over 5s.

Sat 10th Jan

Winter Wonderland: Workshop (Ages 5-16)

Make a wintery snow globe.

Sat 10th Jan

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