Step into London's iconic world-class museums, cultural venues, educational institutions and famous parks — all within walking distance of each other.
Image credit: Promotional poster for Sex Pistols' single God Save The Queen, 1977. Jamie Reid. Artwork: Jamie Reid
This exhibition explores how a generation of radical artists united by a punk DIY spirit respond to austerity and political turbulence, sparking a cultural change that dovetails with technology and the richness of a multicultural society.
V&A South Kensington
Opens 13th Mar 2027
Mon-Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am - 10 pm
Recognised as one of the most famous boating spots in London, Hyde Park is the perfect place to take in the scenery, enjoy an ice cream and float down the Serpentine in the middle of the park.
Hyde Park
Daily except Nov - March (Wed - Sun)
From 10 am (closing times vary)
Park Nights return for 2026 offering you a unique way to experience architecture and performance. On selected evenings from July to October the Serpentine Pavilion 2026: a serpentine becomes the stage for a series of interdisciplinary artistic interventions.
Serpentine
Dates vary
8 pm
Last chance to delve into Wes Anderson’s first retrospective exhibition devoted to his distinctive cinematic output, produced in collaboration with la Cinémathèque française.
the Design Museum
Until 16th Aug 2026
Mon to Thur: 10 am – 5 pm; Fri & Sun: 10 am – 6 pm; Sat: 10 am - 7 pm
Enjoy boating, exploring the Serpentine Pavilion, visiting a brand new exhibition, enjoying the Science Museum's IMAX cinema and so much more...
See an exhibition in our cultural & educational venues covering art, photography, design, music, history, science and so much more.
Enjoy activities for all the family from music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, interactive galleries & so much more.
There's lots to do outside from boating on the Serpentine, walking tours, the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, ice cream in Kensington Gardens & more....
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