Weekend Events in London

Garden History Tour:

The Garden History tour explores the recent transformation and diverse history of Kensington Palace Gardens. This free tour provides a chance for visitors to enter the majestic baroque inspired Sunken Garden, which is generally closed to the public. You will also get an opportunity to watch the iconic Golden Gates. You can simply sign up in White Court or at the Queen's entrance on 31st August and entry tickets are not required.

BBC Proms - 2013:

Enjoy this weekend with the BBC Proms Saturday matinee 5: Camerata Nordica at Cadogan Hall between 3pm and 4:30pm. The BBC Prom 65: Film Music Prom will take place at the Royal Albert Hall between 7:30pm to 9:45pm. It features:

Addinsell - Warsaw Concerto
Alwyn - The True Glory
Bennett-Lady Caroline Lamb
Lucas-Ice Cold in Alex
Walton-Battle of Britain

Prom 65 includes music from '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Alien', 'Independence Day', 'Superman' and many more.

Buckingham Palace - Exclusive Evening Tours:

The Exclusive Evening Tour of Buckingham Palace provides visitors with a chance to know more about the artworks and the history of the palace and state rooms. An expert guide will accompany visitors and you can have a look at the chandeliers, gilded ceilings, the State Rooms which have paintings, furniture’s, porcelains and sculptures. You will also be served with a glass of Champagne in the Bow Room. Each tour holds maximum 30 persons and the ticket costs £70 each person.

The Press Photographer's Year 2013:

This event is in its seventh year and highlights the most popular and memorable images taken for and used by the UK media. The Press Photographer's Year 2013 is a free exhibition and is held at the National Theater's Littleton Foyer. This most popular free exhibition includes eighteen categories including 'The Press Photographer's Year'. The exhibition runs until 31st August from 9:30 am to 11pm from Monday to Saturday.

The British Museum - Art of Influence:

The Art of Influence exhibition in the British Museum features the political art of Asia from 1900 to 1976 including the rarely seen political art from Asia. It is categorized as five sections such as early revolutionary messages (1900-1930), the Asia-Pacific War (1931-1945), post-war reconstruction (post 1945), new society (up to 1976) and key propaganda devices. This exhibition includes posters, prints and drawings, money and medals, teapots, textiles and other objects. This is a free exhibition and happens in Room 91 of the British Museum.