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If you are looking for ideas for what to do in South Kensington, try something different today. Discover jewellery, earthquake simulators, journey to space, fashion. and so much more.

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V&A trail: Christmas

V&A South Kensington
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Take the museums family trail to uncover Christmassy highlights in their collection.

Cirque du Soleil's Corteo

9th Jan - 2nd March 2025
11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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To celebrate 40 years of dreaming the impossible, Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025, with their most joyous and jubilant show, CORTEO.

On Growth and Form

4th- 29th Dec
10am- 5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Daniel Brown takes inspiration from 19th-century flower collecting and cultivation practices to pose new questions about the possibilities of artificial life.

Workshop: Knitwear Darning with TOAST

25th Jan, 8th Feb, 1st March
Various times
Design Museum
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Learn the basics of traditional knitwear darning in this half-day workshop run by TOAST Repair specialists.

Workshop: Sashiko Repair with TOAST

25th Jan, 8th Feb, 1st March
Various times
Design Museum
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Learn how to repair garments using sashiko, a traditional technique to reinforce clothes with embroidered patches, in this half-day workshop run by TOAST Repair specialists.

Doodle Day

11th April
1:30pm-4:30pm
Design Museum
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Join the museum for an afternoon of playful drawing activities inspired by The World of Tim Burton exhibition.

Design Camp: Stop Motion Animation for 8 to 11 year olds

17th Feb
10am -4pm
Design Museum
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In this introductory workshop, children will explore Tim Burton's creative process and enchanting characters before creating their own, and a weird and wonderful world for them to live in.

Design Camp: Architecture and Worldbuilding for 8 to 11 year olds

18th Feb
10am - 4pm
Design Museum
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In this architectural design and model-making workshop inspired by the work of Tim Burton, participants will explore storytelling and character creation to design their own fantastical scenery.

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

Various dates
Various times
Science Museum
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

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The Grand Sumo Tournament

15th - 19th Oct 2025
2:00pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Just announced! Step into a world of ancient rituals, extraordinary strength, and rich tradition as Sumo wrestling, one of the world’s oldest sports, returns to the Royal Albert Hall.

Film Screening: Tokyo-Ga

12th Feb
6pm-7:30pm
Japan House London
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Join Japan House for a free screening of Wim Wenders’ documentary Tokyo-Ga as part of a film season examining society in Japan through the lens of food and everyday life.

Barbie The Movie: In Concert

5th March 2025
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Hey barbie! Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert as part of the Royal Albert Hall's Films in Concert series.

Japan House London Family Workshops

21st Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025
Drop-in
Japan House London
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Explore the cultures of Japan this festive season with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London.

Bookbinding with Kate Holland

8th-9th March
10:30am=4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Create your own stunning hand-bound book in this weekend bookbinding course.

Bookbinding with Kate Holland

8th-9th March
10:30am=4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Create your own stunning hand-bound book in this weekend bookbinding course.

Art and Crime: Forgeries, Theft and Fraud

15th Jan
10:30am-1pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join us at V&A South Kensington for a 12 week art history course where we will explore the fascinating relationship between art and crime from antiquity to the present day.

Hands-On History: Arts and Crafts Patterns

10th-14th Feb
10:30am - 4:40pm
V&A South Kensington
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Following in the footsteps of William Morris, this unique textile history course will uncover the history, production and use of Arts and Crafts wallpapers and textiles.

Directors and Directing

26th Feb- 2nd April
2pm-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the V&A South Kensington for a six-week course exploring the history of theatre directing and directors.

Imperial Lates: Weird Science

6th Feb
6pm-9pm
Imperial College London
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Experience an evening of unexpected delights, with opportunities to play quantum classic computer games, make mysterious 4D maths jewellery, or view a mushroom ballet show.

MA Architecture Work-in-progress Show 2025

22nd-25th Jan
12pm-6pm
Royal College of Art
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Meet the architects and designers of the future as their newest work comes together, and take a peek behind the doors of the world's #1 university for art and design.

Paddington in Peru

3rd-5th Jan
Various times
Institut français
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Paddington returns to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears. Only £5 for under 25s!

Afternoon Tea and Tour

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Natural History Museum
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Take a tour of the beautiful gardens and the highlights of the Museums collections before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in the magnificent member’s room.