| Saturday 13th May |
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| International event, of the top dolls house builders, miniature artisans & DIY suppliers attending. |
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| This exhibition presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860 and are recorded in London’s archives. |
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| Discover a selection of independent publishers in the fields of contemporary art, photography and graphic design |
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| Claude Simonon, a traditionally skilled practitioner, is demonstrating the art of hand engraving live in store. |
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| The Ruislip Lido Railway opens its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running. |
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| During this demonstration, artist and tutor Scott Pohlschmidt will introduce you to his work and techniques. |
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| Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a racing car. |
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| A hands-on woodworking workshop with Hong Kong artisan Ken Chow. |
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| Visit the Cathedral on this evening to see how it would have been lit in the past with hundreds of candles flickering in this ancient space. |
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| Sunday 14th May |
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| Weather permitting, at sunrise this morning, up to 50 hot air balloons will fly over central London. |
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| Discover a selection of independent publishers in the fields of contemporary art, photography and graphic design |
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| The walled garden that surrounds the Kilmorey Mausoleum will be open for tours of the mausoleum, and a fund raising plant sale. |
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| A march past by former and serving members of many cavalry regiments, followed by a short service to commemorate those who were killed on active service. |
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| The event features kite flying with kites of all shapes and sizes from a postage stamp through to a life size blue whale over 30 meters long. |
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| A chance to see some of their layouts in operation and what they have to offer prospective members. |
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| Punch & Judy Professors and Puppeteers from all over the country and abroad gather to perform near the spot where Samuel Pepys first recorded sighting Mr Punch in May 1662. |
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| The Ruislip Lido Railway opens its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running. |
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| Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill. |
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| Claude Simonon, a traditionally skilled practitioner, is demonstrating the art of hand engraving live in store. |
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| For the third year, the dandies and dandizettes of Britain will set forth on the longest walk they will probably take all year. |
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| Join Dulwich Books to hear the Artistic Director of the Barbican and former BBC Arts Editor, Will Gompertz, as he talks about his latest book. |
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| Join Dulwich Books to hear the award-winning documentary maker and former trustee of the Horniman Museum, Clare Paterson, talk about Mr Horniman’s Walrus. |
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| This evening Mr.Wynd will choose some of his favourite Norwegian tales, strange tales filled with Trolls, that, as a rule are not very nice, |
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| Monday 15th May |
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| An evening of readings from Rudyard Kipling, much-loved poet, journalist and author of the Jungle Book. |
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| Join Village Books to see Alison Weir talk about Henry VIII. The Heart and the Crown, an enthralling retelling of the life of Henry VIII. |
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| Tuesday 16th May |
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| Pewterers Hall will be open to the public, including access to browse the exhibition of shortlisted entries for the 2023 Pewter Live Student and Open Competitions. |
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| This lecture will look at the importance and legacy of Nightingale’s work, which led to her becoming, in 1858, the first woman elected to the Royal Statistical Society. |
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| In this Conversation J. will talk about how he has used archive material and why |
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| Uncover the complete history of science, not just the Western version, with James Poskett and an expert panel. |
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| Join the Brooklands Talks Team on the 80th anniversary of the raid for a fascinating presentation about one of the greatest feats of arms of World War 2. |
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| Writer, journalist and historian C.J. Schüler will be discussing his book The Wood That Built London in an illustrated talk chaired by literary journalist Suzi Feay. |
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| Wednesday 17th May |
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| Pewterers Hall will be open to the public, including access to browse the exhibition of shortlisted entries for the 2023 Pewter Live Student and Open Competitions. |
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| How can our police protect and serve us considering the criminal behaviour of some Met officers and the continued culture of misogyny, prejudice and callousness within the police? |
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| Explore how the war on drugs disproportionately affected certain communities, and the roadmap towards racial equity. |
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| Three speakers give 18-21 minute fun-yet-informative talks across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along. |
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| Thursday 18th May |
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| Pewterers Hall will be open to the public, including access to browse the exhibition of shortlisted entries for the 2023 Pewter Live Student and Open Competitions. |
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| The magnificent new Tudor novel from Alison Weir, author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series. This is Henry VIII. |
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| A special evening screening of Tunde's Film and White Riot, films exploring life and youth culture in 1970s East London. |
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| Join our Head of Curatorial Priya Khanchandani in conversation with India’s leading fashion designers. |
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| Friday 19th May |
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| Examine the role of Nato and Russian troops in Kosovo with Professor Tracey German, and discover the ongoing legacy of the conflict that began there in the 1990s. |
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| A late opening of the London Transport Museum with events to celebrate the 110th anniversary of London's first night bus. |
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| Discover the amazing power of using gravitational waves to listen to the Universe. |
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| Saturday 20th May |
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| Ancient annual fete with early morning parade led by the Mayor. |
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| To mark the anniversary of the London Wetland Centre opening, they are offering entry for the same price as it was in May 2000. |
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| Tour an historic Grade II listed water tower with views of the Kings Cross area and St Pancras station. |
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| Join us at Southwark Cathedral for this day of talks by four experts on women from the Stuart period |
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| The Rickmansworth Festival takes place on the third weekend of May every year and celebrates canals, the community and the environment. |
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| You can try hundreds of different small batch and limited edition sauces from makers from all over the UK. |
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| Annual Danish fair next to Regents Park by the Danish church |
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| Annual open day at the cemetery with visits to the chapel and crypt – not usually open – guidance on family history. |
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