30 November events in London
Last chance to see – Les Miserables all-star concert
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Les Miserables is one of the longest-running musicals in the West End and tells the story of Jean Valjean after his release from prison. After befriending the Bishop of Digne, Jean repays his kindness by stealing a pair of candlesticks. Jean then tries to turn his life around whilst staying one step... more
Need some inspiration for 30th November? The Crystal Palace, originally built for the Great Exhibition in 1851 and then relocated to Sydenham, was destroyed by fire on this day in 1936. If you walk along the southside of Hyde Park, in the area between Rotten Row and the Prince of Wales Gate, then you’ll be walking on its original footprint.
Theatre shows on 30th November
Here’s a guide to all the theatre shows playing in London on Saturday 30th November
Dick Whittington Christmas panto
30 Nov to This years Christmas panto at the Hackney Empire is the classic rags-to-riches tale of Dick Whittington and his cat
Sleeping Beauty Christmas panto
30 Nov to This years panto at the Greenwich Theatre will be the love story between Sleeping Beauty and her handsome prince
Cinderella Christmas panto
30 Nov to See if Cinderella can find her Prince Charming when she loses her new shoes and goes to the ball at the Lyric Hammersmith
Les Miserables all-star concert
30 Nov 2019 Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will be starring in this all-star concert version of the long-running West End show Les Miserables
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
30 Nov to TINA tells the story of Tina Turner from her humble start in Nutbush to her transformation into a global superstar
School of Rock
30 Nov to The Jack Black movie School of Rock has been turned into a West End mind-blowing musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes
Roald Dahls Matilda - The Musical
30 Nov 2019 to Roald Dahls Matilda tells the story of a child who rebels against the grown-ups when she discovers her amazing powers
Family & Kid’s events on 30th November
Here are some good events for kids if you’re taking them to London on the 30th November
Dick Whittington Christmas panto
30 Nov to This years Christmas panto at the Hackney Empire is the classic rags-to-riches tale of Dick Whittington and his catSleeping Beauty Christmas panto
30 Nov to This years panto at the Greenwich Theatre will be the love story between Sleeping Beauty and her handsome princeCinderella Christmas panto
30 Nov to See if Cinderella can find her Prince Charming when she loses her new shoes and goes to the ball at the Lyric Hammersmith
Medieval Banquet with minstrels and knights
Enjoy a medieval banquet and be entertained by English knights and singing minstrels and King Henry VIII
Meet the animals up close at London Zoo
Heres your chance to enter the animal enclosures and get close to some of the friendliest animals at London Zoo
The night sky tonight (planetarium show)
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich puts on a daily show at their planetarium to show you what will be visible in the sky tonight
Play arcade games at NAMCO Funscape
NAMCO Funscape is like an indoor funfair with arcade games pool tables 10-pin bowling bumper cars and a sports bar
Cable car across the River Thames
This cable car offers fantastic views as it carries you across the Thames from the O2 Arena to the ExCel Centre in five minutesRoald Dahls Matilda - The Musical
30 Nov 2019 to Roald Dahls Matilda tells the story of a child who rebels against the grown-ups when she discovers her amazing powersArt & Museum exhibitions on 30th November
How about spending a few hours on Saturday in one of London’s art galleries or museums?
Young Bomberg and the Old Masters
30 Nov to An exhibition of early works by David Bomberg alongside some of the Old Master paintings that inspired him
Eco-Visionaries at the Royal Academy
30 Nov to Eco-Visionaries will show how artists and architects are helping to fight climate change with their innovative new designsLucian Freud: The Self Portraits
30 Nov to The Royal Academys landmark exhibition will unite more than fifty of Lucian Freuds self-portraits in a single exhibition
Bridget Riley at the Hayward Gallery
30 Nov to A major retrospective of Bridget Rileys work including her iconic black-and-white paintings and colour canvases
Nam June Paik - The Future Is Now
30 Nov to Nam June Paiks pioneering use of video and media images will be explored in a major new retrospective at the Tate Modern
Pre-Raphaelite Sisters
30 Nov to The National Portrait Gallery will be exploring the untold story and contributions of twelve women from the Pre-Raphaelite MovementGauguin Portraits - National Gallery
30 Nov to This exhibition will be totally devoted to Paul Gauguins portraits and feature around fifty works from his later years
Royal & Religious events on 30th November
See inside some beautiful buildings with one of these Royal or religious events
George IV - Art & Spectacle
30 Nov 2019 to An exhibition of paintings and porcelain from the Royal Collection that were collected together during the reign of George IV
Buddhism exhibition at the British Library
30 Nov to This exhibition will explore the history of Buddhism from its 6th-century origins in India right up to the present day
Visit the State Rooms at Windsor Castle
Visit the State Apartments at the worlds oldest inhabited castle which has been home to the Royal Family for a thousand years
Evensong Mass at Westminster Abbey
You can enjoy a choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey which combines a traditional mass with a choir
Evensong Mass at St Pauls Cathedral
If you attend a choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral then you can see a small part of the Cathedral for freePolitical & Military events on 30th November
Parades are always popular with tourists, so here are some military events and political debates
Private tour of the Churchill War Rooms
Enjoy a private tour of the Churchill War Rooms and experience Winston Churchills wartime bunker from behind the glass
4 OClock Parade or Dismounting Ceremony
The Dismounting Ceremony (or 4 OClock Parade) is a short ceremony that takes place every day at Horse Guards
Yeoman Warder tour at the Tower of London
One of the best ways of seeing the Tower of London is alongside a Yeoman Warder (better known as the Beefeaters)
Changing the Guard at Horse Guards
Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but its less crowded and takes place every day
Ceremony of the Keys – Tower of London
The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London and has been taking place every night for 700 yearsClassical music on 30th November
Saturday sounds like a good day to go and watch an opera, ballet or listen to some classical music
Guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall
This guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall will take you inside one of the balcony boxes for a fantastic view of the famous auditoriumSightseeing tours on 30th November
When was the last time you sat on the top-deck of a sightseeing bus, or enjoyed a boat trip up the Thames?
Guided tour of London on a bicycle
Forget the sightseeing buses and jump on your bike and see the sights and landmarks of London from your saddle
See London by night - on a sightseeing bus
The See London By Night bus tour will show you Londons most famous landmarks beautifully lit up in the night sky
Ghost Bus Tour around Londons dark past
The Ghost Bus Tour will take you on a journey through Londons gruesome past and into the dark heart of the capital
Roar down the Thames in a speeding boat
A trip on a Thames Rocket is something youll never forget speeding down the river underneath the Londons bridges
Boat trip down the Thames with City Cruises
City Cruises offer one-way return or all-day boat trips between Westminster and Greenwich stopping off at Tower Bridge
TRS river cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
Spend a leisurely afternoon on a TRS river cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich and see some of the sights along the river
London Bus Tour - open-top sightseeing bus
This traditional open-top bus tour will take in all the best landmarks and attractions with a free river cruise and guided walk
The Original Tour - Open-top sightseeing bus
The Original Tour is one of Londons most popular sightseeing buses and its also a great way to travel around the capital
Walk in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper
Walk the streets of Whitechapel and try and discover the identity of the Victorian murderer Jack the Ripper - if you dare!
Sports events on 30th November
Here are some football tours, cricket games and rugby matches being played on Saturday 30th November
Guided tour around Lords Cricket Ground
Cricket fans will love having a look around the home of cricket with this tour of Lords Cricket Ground and the MCC Museum
Chelsea FC - Tour of Stamford Bridge
Walk in the footsteps of your football heroes with a guided tour of Stamford Bridge and the Chelsea Museum
Arsenal FC - Tour of the Emirates Stadium
Walk in the footsteps of your Arsenal heroes on a tour of the stadium and pitch and visit the Arsenal Museum
Wembley Stadium tour
Join a Wembley Stadium Tour and see the changing rooms and pitch and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and pretend to lift the FA CupOther London events on 30th November
Here are some other London events that will be taking place on Saturday
Dinner cruise on the river with Bateaux London
Bateaux London offers you great cuisine and live entertainment onboard the boat as it sails serenely down the Thames
Thames Clippers from Putney to Greenwich
Thames Clippers offer one-way return or all-day trips along a 15-mile stretch of the river between Putney and Greenwich
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Put on your best clothes and enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the famous Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
Afternoon tea in the Palm Court at the Ritz Hotel
Dress up in your Sunday best and enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz Hotel in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
Climb to the platform at the top of The O2
Climb to the top of The O2s tented roof and enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the London skyline from the viewing platform
The famous Portobello Road Antiques Market
Portobello Road is home to the UKs most famous antiques market where 100000 people browse hundreds of stalls every Saturday
Ride an old-style double-decker bus
Ride around on one of Londons old 1960s double-decker buses (the one with a conductor and an open platform at the back)
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