| Saturday 14th June |
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| Tour an historic Grade II listed water tower with views of the Gasholders flats, the Coal Drops, Kings Cross area and St Pancras station. |
| | St Pancras Waterpoint - Kings Cross |
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| The exhibition features rarely seen original artworks recording the devastation experienced in the city during WWII. |
| | The London Archives - Clerkenwell |
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| Join Sir Nick Partridge, one of the first paid members of staff and later CEO at the Terrence Higgins Trust, and Richard Angell OBE, current CEO as they discuss the history of the trust and the work it does today. |
| | Queer Britain - Kings Cross |
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| Two sets of military gun salutes will take place today to mark the Official Birthday of HM The KingThe first will take place in Green Park (41 rounds) |
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| The annual official King's Birthday Parade on Horseguards will be followed by a military flypast over Buckingham Palace. |
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| Doctor Who writers and episode lineup curators Gavin Rymill and James Goss will introduce each of the serial's episode followed by screenings of the show. |
| | Riverside Studios - Hammersmith |
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| A walled garden behind the Priory Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Dominic, commissioned by the Dominican Friars as a spiritual and meditative space representing the 'Mysteries of Light' of the Holy Rosary. |
| | St Dominic’s Priory (the Rosary Shrine) - Kentish Town |
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| You may see hundreds of naked people cycling around London today on the annual Naked Bike Ride. |
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| A chance to see Wimbledon Windmill's sails rotating as part of an occasional test. |
| | Wimbledon Windmill Museum - Wimbledon |
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| Jess Wade explains the concept of chirality, and how it might revolutionise technological innovation. |
| | Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum) - Mayfair |
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| Sunday 15th June |
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| A chance to see Wimbledon Windmill's sails rotating as part of an occasional test. |
| | Wimbledon Windmill Museum - Wimbledon |
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| Tiny award-winning 16ft x 26ft north facing town garden is five minutes’ walk from Kings Cross. |
| | 4 Wharton Street - Farringdon |
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| Large suburban garden, approx ⅔ acre. Sun terrace leads to established borders and a variety of climbing roses. |
| | 26 College Gardens - Chingford |
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| Join Rafael Peñas Cruz, of Goat Star Books, to learn more about the little-known Spanish Keats connections. |
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| Monday 16th June |
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| A history tour around the Grade II Listed building, and explore spaces that are never usually open to the public. |
| | Shoreditch Town Hall - Clerkenwell |
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| Tuesday 17th June |
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| Come discover Clerkenwell’s watery origins at this drop-in open afternoon, featuring a 12th century well. |
| | Clerks' Well - Clerkenwell |
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| This panel discussion brings together curators and emerging architects from the UK and across Europe to share their perspectives on evolving professional landscapes and alternative models of practice that challenge the status quo. |
| | Czech Centre London - Kensington |
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| This talk explores the profound influence of volcanoes on our world, cultural heritage, and their potential to significantly disrupt modern life. |
| | The Geological Society - Picadilly |
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| Wednesday 18th June |
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| A fun-filled comedy evening focused on medicine and pathology. |
| | Barts Pathology Museum - Barbican |
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| Enjoy a science talk with a drink in your hand. This month discover what we can do to stop humanity going the way of the dinosaurs... |
| | The Old King's Head (Upstairs room) - Southwark |
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| Join Improbable Theatre Director, Phelim McDermott, scholars Merve Emre and Elaine Showalter and other guests for a panel addressing the enduring legacy of Mrs Dalloway and the particular inspiration of the text in their work. |
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| Join a panel of experts, including the co-editors of 'Napoleonic Objects and Their Afterlives', to get to the heart of who Napoleon Bonaparte really was. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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| Thursday 19th June |
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| Cracking the Crab tells the extraordinary full story of Russian intrigue targeting Japan, from first encounters in the eighteenth century to the Soviet declaration of war in August 1945. |
| | Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation - Camden |
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| A talk by Lambeth Tour Guide Nikky Catto and The Brixton Society based on Nikky's research from working there, opening the family albums of those who live there and how its activist roots changed her life when homeless. |
| | Brixton Library - Brixton |
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| A talk by Emily Kenway exposing the harsh reality of modern slavery. |
| | Southwark Cathedral - Southwark |
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| Friday 20th June |
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| A slightly unassuming house in Holland Park conceals a remarkable interior — a house packed full of early Post-Modernist designs — and tickets to visit next month released today. |
| | The Cosmic House - Notting Hill |
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| A talk on a new book about James Stuart, King of England, Scotland and Ireland |
| | Kensington Palace - Kensington |
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| A talk and exhibition about the fight to save Bedford Park from development. |
| | The Victorian Society - Chiswick |
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| Andrew Lambert discusses the impact Napoleon left on Anglo-European politics and how Britain worked to secure order in Europe. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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| Saturday 21st June |
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| This spirited competition sees teams of four barrel-rolling their way across the historic Guildhall Yard, embracing the fun, tradition, and fellowship of Livery life. |
| | Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre - City of London |
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| A talk about the famous hotel followed by a tour of Kensal Green Cemetery for related graves. |
| | Kensal Green Cemetery Dissenters' Chapel - North Kensington |
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| A brick path leads visitors past lawns, raised beds, a water feature, a fire bowl, and a creative mix of plants from around the world, inc kowhai and hoheria trees, along with many shade-tolerant plants. |
| | 6 Thornhill Road - Islington |
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| A monthly display of classic cars in Waterloo - usually attracting around 20 vehicles. |
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| 150 plots on this long established, well managed site of 5½ acres hidden by trees on Cannon Hill Common. |
| | 51 Heath Drive - Raynes Park |
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| Annual local fete with all the usual things - food, drink, stalls, live music etc. |
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| Community day celebrating Brentford's waterways. With floating market, live music, dance, arts & crafts, water sports, street food and more |
| | Brentford Town Centre - Brentford |
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| Talk all things graphic novels, find out more about the behind-the-scenes of the industry, discover the steps to getting published and meet some of the established and rising stars of the graphic novel world. |
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| Volunteers from Barnet Museum open the Barnet Physic Well, giving everyone free access to this little known part of Barnet's heritage |
| | Barnet Physic Well - Arkley |
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| The opening includes their annual Summer Show, a celebration where prize-winning flowers, fruit and vegetables are exhibited then auctioned at 4.30pm. |
| | 18A The Pleasance - Putney |
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