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Walks and Tours

ALBERTOPOLIS – Architecture + Enlightenment Through South Kensington

Sat 19 July : 10:30 -12:30

The London Ambler

Home to the V&A, Science and Natural History museums, the Imperial College, the Royal Colleges of Art, Organists, Music and…

Walks and Tours

Golden Lane and Barbican Architecture Walking Tour

Sat 19 July : 11:00 -13:15

Open City

The walk will explore the bold, modernist vision of the architects Chamberlin, Powell & Bon who created both Golden Lane…

Walks and Tours

Spitalfields to Stepney Green walking tour

Sat 19 July : 10:00 -12:00

Open City

This fun and engaging walking tour — led by Barratt London head of planning and Golden Key Academy graduate Martin…

Walks and Tours

King’s Cross Walking Tour

Sat 19 July : 10:00 -12:45

Open City

This insightful walking tour around King’s Cross Central — led by expert guide Maggie Baddeley — tells the story of…

Walks and Tours

Regent’s Canal walking tour

Sun 13 July : 10:30 -13:00

Open City

The story of London's Regent's Canal (1812) provides a fascinating insight into Georgian industrial infrastructure in early 19th century London.…

Other Events

My Master Builder

17 April - 12 July

On the eve of July 4th in the Hamptons, Elena Solness, a publishing magnate, is preparing to throw a party…

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FRAGMENTS OF TOMORROW – Modernism Lost and Found in City of London

Sat 12 July : 10:30 -12:30

The London Ambler

After the Second World War, London looked to the future. Recovering from the destruction of the blitz and seeking to…

Exhibitions and Installations Free

From Las Vegas to Rome

15 May - 12 July

Architectural Association

From Las Vegas to Rome is a photography exhibition on display at 1 Montague Street, open Monday-Saturday, 4-8pm When they…

Walks and Tours

Wren in the City walking tour

Sat 12 July : 11:00 -13:30

Open City

To celebrate the achievements of Christopher Wren this walking tour— led by former Royal National Theatre head of tours and…

Walks and Tours

Stoke Newington Architecture Walking Tour

Sat 12 July : 11:00 -13:00

Open City

This walking tour takes participants on a journey through the history of British housing – led by architecturally-trained town planner…

Walks and Tours

The London Public Health Architecture Walking Tour

Sat 05 July : 10:00 -13:00

Open City

This insightful walking tour from Soho to Clerkenwell — led by writer and architectural designer Eleanor Marshall — chronicles the…

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Canary Wharf Walking Tour

Sat 05 July : 10:30 -12:30

Join Open City for an architectural walking tour exploring the history and ideas behind the changing architecture of Isle of…

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ROOKERIES, RAILWAYS & RADICALS – Architecture Down The Fleet River

Sat 28 June : 10:30 -12:30

The London Ambler

Weaving a route from Highgate to the Thames, The River Fleet is one of London’s most celebrated yet notorious water…

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Whitechapel to Wapping Walking Tour

Sat 28 June : 10:00 -12:00

This tour — led by Barratt London head of planning and Golden Key Academy graduate Martin Scholar — from Whitechapel…

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Elephant & Castle walking tour

Sat 28 June : 10:30 -13:00

Open City

This fun and engaging walking tour — led by Elephant and Castle resident and Open City Golden Key Academy graduate…

Walks and Tours

The Walls of London Walking Tour

Sat 28 June : 10:00 -12:30

Open City

This insightful walking tour along the route of the ruined London Wall — led by City of London guide Paul…

Walks and Tours

Clerkenwell: Inspired Interventions

Thu 26 June : 11:00 -13:00

Seeing Architecture

Clerkenwell is one of London’s most multi-layered neighbourhoods. From its medieval, monastic origins to its recent emergence as a hub…

Workshops

Build London in 3D! A Hands-On Model-Making Workshop for Kids

Sun 22 June : 14:00 -16:00

Czech Centre London

You’ll start by choosing an iconic London building, from towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks. Using pre-cut templates, glue, and a…

Exhibitions and Installations Free

Studio Ponis: The Crystal and the Flame — Exhibition

21 June - 22 June

Drawing Matter

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June, Drawing Matter will present an exhibition of drawings from the collection for two…

Walks and Tours

WALL STREET ON WATER – The Architecture & Planning of Canary Wharf

Sat 21 June : 10:30 -12:30

The London Ambler

In the 1980s London’s great new opportunity was the East End. In Thatcher’s free market city, Docklands was there for…

Walks and Tours

Old Oak to White City: a walk through London’s 20th century public housing

Sat 21 June : 11:00 -13:15

Iya London

This thought-provoking walk between East Acton and White City explores how social housing developed in London in the 20th century,…

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Nine Elms walking tour

Sat 21 June : 10:30 -13:00

Open City

This insightful walking tour — led by expert guide Nick Edwards — tells the story of this waterfront district formerly…

Soho Queer History – Walking Tour

Sat 21 June : 14:00 -16:00

NLA

Weaving through the streets of London’s West End, on this tour performer, curator and tour guide, Mark will share stories…

Talks and Debates

Studio Ponis: The Crystal and the Flame

Fri 20 June : 18:30 -20:00

Drawing Matter

On Friday 20 June, we are pleased to be welcoming Annarita Zalaffi, Alex Pillen, Jonathan Sergison, and Irina Davidovici to…

Walks and Tours

Eastern Cluster Walking Tour

Wed 18 June : 17:30 -20:00

This insightful walking tour — led by City of London guide Paul Lincoln — will explore how over the past…

Talks and Debates

Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Voices from Emerging Practice

Tue 17 June : 19:00 -21:00

Czech Centre London

The conversation will explore diverse strategies employed by these innovative practices, including Edit Collective (UK), a feminist architecture collective dedicated…

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Regent’s Canal walking tour

Sun 15 June : 10:30 -13:00

Open City

The story of London's Regent's Canal (1812) provides a fascinating insight into Georgian industrial infrastructure in early 19th century London.…

Walks and Tours

Sensing London walking tour

Sat 14 June : 10:00 -12:30

Open City

This walking tour — led by Open City's Golden Key Academy graduate Brandon Jackson — draws on neuroscience to offer…

Walks and Tours

THE BEAU CITY – The Architecture of Piccadilly & St James

Sat 14 June : 10:30 -12:30

The London Ambler

Courtly and refined, well-mannered and respectable, Piccadilly and St James are among London’s most well-groomed of urban districts. Laid out…

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NLA Walking Tour- Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms

Wed 11 June : 10:30 -12:30

NLA

The conservation and development of this Battersea Power Station - an internationally renowned landmark - saw the 42 acre former…