What’s on August 2012 – Cheap events in London

Looking for a cheap day out in London during August? Our what’s on guide has a great choice of cheap events.

Cheap Captain Scott’s Antartic Expedition

20th Jan – 2nd Sept 2012   •  Natural History Museum, London Captain Robert Scott's expedition to Antarctica in 1910-1913 was one of the most famous expedition's of all-time. This extraordinary exhibition commemorates the centenary by collecting together artefacts used by his team, …more

OlympicsFree See the London Olympic medals, at the British Museum

8th Feb – 9th Sept 2012   •  British Museum, London The British Museum will be hosting a small exhibition showcasing all the medals that can be won at the London Olympics. Also on show will be medals from the 1908 and 1948 London Olympics. The display will tell the complete …more

Pick Cheap “Animal Inside Out” — Natural History Museum

6th Apr – 16th Sept 2012   •  Natural History Museum, London You might remember Gunther von Hagens' "Body Worlds" exhibition a few years back... "Animal Inside Out" is an animal version of that exhibit. It features more than 100 anatomical specimens from a tiny frog all the way up …more

Cheap “Mantegna to Matisse” exhibition — Courtauld Gallery

14th June – 9th Sept 2012   •  Courtauld Gallery, London The Courtauld Gallery is putting together a special exhibition called "Mantegna to Matisse", which showcases some of the greatest works from the gallery's collection. Artists on show will include Leonardo da Vinci, …more

OlympicsFree London Olympic and Paralympic Games posters

21st June – 23rd Sept 2012   •  Tate Britain, London London 2012 has commissioned twelve leading contemporary artists to create the official posters for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. This will be on display at Tate Britain as part of the London 2012 Festival. Tate …more

Pick Free BP Portrait Award 2012

21st June – 23rd Sept 2012   •  National Portrait Gallery, London The BP Portrait Award is worth a hefty £25,000, and is open to artists all around the world. More than 2,000 artists are expected to enter this year, and the 60 short-listed finalists will have their work on display at …more

OlympicsFree The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games

27th July – 12th August 2012   •  Royal Opera House, London The Royal Opera House will be the unlikely venue for an exhibition about the Olympics. Called "The Story of the Games", it will host a selection of unique items, graphics, film and audio from the Olympic Museum in …more

OlympicsPick Free London Live in Hyde Park

28th July – 11th August 2012   •  Hyde Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Hyde Park event will feature six giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be able …more

OlympicsFree London Live in Victoria Park

28th July – 12th August 2012   •  Victoria Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Victoria Park event will feature two giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be …more

Pick Free  Changing the Guard, at Buckingham Palace

1st to 6th, 8th to 10th, 12th, & then every odd date until the 31st August 2012   •  Buckingham Palace, London Strolling down The Mall to Buckingham Palace and watching the "Changing of the Guard" is one of the must-do events in everyone's itinerary. The new set of guards arrive on the forecourt accompanied by a military band, …more

Cheap Walk around Charles Dickens’ London

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August 2012   •  Dickens’ House Museum, London Walk the streets of London through the eyes of Charles Dickens and his characters. See the places where the Victorian novelist lived and worked, and where he conjured up scenes for his books. Listen to readings and his …more

Cheap Walk in the footsteps of Samuel Johnson

1st August 2012  •  Dr. Johnson’s House, London Follow in the footsteps of legendary London wit Samuel Johnson and explore the courts and alleys off Fleet Street where he lived. The tour will include Gough Square, Temple Church, Temple Bar and Fleet Street itself. Dr. …more

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