| Saturday 3rd July |
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| A note that a steam train will run through South London today - a chance to watch from the sidelines. |
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| Monthly opening of the museum dedicated to the life and work of the "lady with the lamp". |
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| This 2 acre garden is on the original site of Richmond Palace. |
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| Sunday 4th July |
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| Monthly opening of the museum dedicated to the life and work of the "lady with the lamp". |
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| Better than half price entry to the Painted Hall on the first Sunday of the month. |
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| This vivacious little walled town garden is densely planted with over 50 species of sun-loving perennials |
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| Planting ranges from the lush greens of the courtyard to the frothy, bee-friendly plants of the main level to the espalier fruit trees and vegetables of the productive levels. |
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| A beautiful historic parkland designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown with Edwardian gardens in Reigate, Surrey. |
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| There an air traffic alert of a flypast over Epping on Sunday afternoon. |
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| Tiny secluded space in charming peaceful cul-de-sac as featured on the TV series presented by Dee Hart Dyke and Miranda Hart, 'All Gardens Great and Small'. |
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| A mystical and secluded garden packed with take home ideas. |
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| Unexpected oasis off the Euston Road, overlooked on all sides by tall buildings. |
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| Behind the early Victorian facades of Arlington Square and Arlington Avenue are 7 contrasting town gardens. |
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| A row of historical railway cottages, tucked away from the bustle of Wood Green nr Alexandra Palace, takes the visitor back in time. |
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| Join Alex Langstone, author of "From Granite to Sea", to explore the breathtaking real locations of Cornish myth and legend |
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| Monday 5th July |
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| A talk given by Dr Steven Runo on how his group’s research on parasitic plant biology can help manage food security in Africa. |
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| Tuesday 6th July |
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| This lecture will consider Goldsworthy’s work in the context of Land Art as practised since the late 1970s by artists such as Robert Smithson in the USA and (in the UK) Richard Long. |
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| In this online event, we’ll reveal our top tips for using Discovery, our online catalogue, where users can currently download 100 free records a month. |
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| House & Garden gardens editor Clare Foster is in conversation with experts on growing cut flowers. |
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| Architectural historian Joshua Mardell introduces the unsung Buckler dynasty of Gothic Revival architects and topographical draughtsmen. |
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| Frightening lecture on how The Nazi Party believed that, through occult skills, the 'master race' could gain dominion over the world. |
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| Wednesday 7th July |
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| Expect tales from their new book, where they explore beautiful ingredient combinations, age-old tricks and techniques, curious kitchen tools, and clever ‘rainy day’ advice for cooking over fire. |
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| Weekly late night opening of Painshill park and gardens during June/July. |
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| Join a panel of speakers and rediscover Leighton and one of the most iconic paintings of the Victorian era. |
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| In this talk, John Chu will consider the transformative influence of Rubens’s landscapes on Gainsborough’s art, examining what he learned from his predecessor and why these paintings became such an important model. |
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| Thursday 8th July |
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| This is where the writers, the artists and the thinkers lived, worked, relaxed and created. |
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| How has TfL's Andy Byford steered 27,000 staff and 60,000 contractors through a global pandemic and how can London's transport bounce back? |
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| Join this webinar to hear how HS2 are investing now to ensure they have the skilled workforce in the future. |
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| Is it fair to describe Julia Agrippina as Rome's most powerful woman? And was she Rome's first true empress? |
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| Hear more from guest speaker Tom Bolton, author of the two volume book London’s Lost Rivers: A Walker’s Guide, and test your watery knowledge in a live quiz. |
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| Join David Abbink as he argues that robots and humans should work in partnership, not as a substitute for each other |
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| BBC journalist Steve Silk talks about his new book, The Great North Road. |
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| Join Viktor Wynd on Zoom for a Guided tour of his Cornish UnNatural History Museum - nestled within The National Maritime Museum Falmouth |
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| Friday 9th July |
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| Saturday 10th July |
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| Watch the Covent Garden Piazza come to life with workshops and performances on the Royal Opera House Summer Stage. |
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| A chance to get up close to a scale-model of the railway behind King's Cross |
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| The annual Whitecross Street Party is one of London’s unique outdoor events, with a creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction |
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| The latest film by Frederick Wiseman – one of cinema’s greatest documentarians – reveals the labour involved in making, maintaining and improving a city for its citizens. |
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| Join NLA and explore a truly unique neighborhood, experiencing unprecedented new developments and rebuilds. |
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