Events in London - Monday 9th September
Need some inspiration for 9th September? William the Conqueror died on this day in 1087, so why not go and see the Norman fortress he built at the Tower of London? We recommend joining one of the Yeoman Warder Tours (better known to tourists as the Beefeaters), or booking up for the Ceremony of the Keys.
Theatre shows on 9th September
Here’s a guide to all the theatre shows playing in London on Monday 9th September
A Very Expensive Poison
9 to Luke Hardings story takes us into the world of Cold War espionage to explain the death of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko
Les Miserables all-star concert
9 Sep to Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will be starring in this all-star concert version of the long-running West End show Les Miserables
The Night Of The Iguana
9 to Clive Owen will be starring in Tennessee Williams last great play about a group of lost souls thrown together in a rainforest hotel
The Merry Wives of Windsor
9 Sep to See one of Shakespeares best-loved characters get his comeuppance when Falstaff tries to woo the Merry Wives of Windsor
Family & Kid’s events on 9th September
Here are some good events for kids if you’re taking them to London on the 9th September
Beasts of London
9 Sep to Meet the animals that have shaped the city throughout history with voices provided by Kate Moss Pam Ferris Brian Blessed and Joe Pasquale
Hire a pedal boat on the Serpentine lake
9 Sep to Spend a pleasant afternoon pedalling around in a little hire boat on the Serpentine or catch the sun-powered SolarShuttleMeet 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
Art & Museum exhibitions on 9th September
How about spending a few hours on Monday in one of London’s art galleries or museums?
Helene Schjerfbeck at the Royal Academy
9 Sep to The Royal Academy of Arts will be putting on an exhibition of work by the Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
Olafur Eliasson at the Tate Modern
9 Sep to Olafur Eliasson is back at the Tate Modern with some more of his immersive installations that focus on environmental issuesFelix Vallotton at the Royal Academy
9 to The Royal Academy of Arts will be putting on an exhibition of work by the French painter and printmaker Felix Vallotton
Cindy Sherman - National Portrait Gallery
9 to A forty-year retrospective of Cindy Shermans entire career including her ground-breaking series Untitled Film Stills
Royal & Religious events on 9th September
See inside some beautiful buildings with one of these Royal or religious events
Buckingham Palace and Garden Highlights
9 to Why not combine a visit to the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening with a tour of the Queens gardens as well?Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
9 to Step inside Buckingham Palace and see the lavishly decorated State Rooms and all the treasures from the Royal CollectionVisit 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 9th September
Parades are always popular with tourists, so here are some military events and political debates
70 years of the WRAC - Rise of the Lionesses
9 Sep to An exhibition exploring the role of women serving in the military since the WRACs formation 70 years agoWartime Posters - The Art of Persuasion
9 Sep to An exhibition of posters by the wartime artist Abram Games during his time as Official War Poster Artist in World War IIfree
Listen to MPs in the Houses of Commons
Visit Parliament for free and watch MPs debating in the House of Commons and House of Lords
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
Classical music on 9th September
Monday 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 9th September
When was the last time you sat on the top-deck of a sightseeing bus, or enjoyed a boat trip up the Thames?
Jasons Trip from Little Venice to Camden
9 Sep to Jasons Trip runs a beautiful painted 100-year old canal boat down the Regents Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock
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 saddleSee 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
Sports events on 9th September
Here are some football tours, cricket games and rugby matches being played on Monday 9th September
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 MuseumArsenal 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 9th September
Here are some other London events that will be taking place on Monday
Mamma Mia - The Party
9 Sep to Heres a treat for Mamma Mia fans -- an entire evening of eating and drinking singing and dancing at a Greek-themed taverna
Hire a deckchair in one of Londons parks
9 Sep to Hire out a deck-chair in one of Londons Royal parks and have a nice relaxing sit-down and do a bit of people-watching
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
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