The London Heritage Quarter trail begins with three sculptures of a Squirrel, Hare and Badger, found in Christchurch, Lower Grosvenor and Whitehall Gardens. The sculptures have been made from sustainable materials to reflect The King's longstanding and deep environmental concern. The trail welcomed three additional sculptures in early June and is in place over the […]
Somerset House presents a summer season of new perspectives and joyful shared experience, featuring exhibitions, installations, performances, talks, music and more. From a major showcase of design-led innovation from across the globe with London Design Biennale in June, to spellbinding dance performance from the renowned choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh this August, Somerset House welcomes visitors to […]
The Artist’s Garden has transformed a 1400sqm hidden and neglected roof terrace above Temple tube station into a place for the public to experience large-scale life-affirming artistic interventions by women artists. The roof terrace is part of the Victoria Embankment, a bold reclamation of land beside the Thames conceived and built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette […]
Pollinators’ Talk Worshipful Company of Architects The importance of ‘green’ within the urban environment has become ever more important to the creation and refurbishment of physical spaces in our cities. The recently completed space at London’s Aldwych provides a good example of ‘greening’ opportunities: transforming a highway dominated by traffic into a beautiful sustainable place […]
Supported by and part of Westminster City Council’s Inside Out Programme Summer on the Square returns to the National Gallery for 2023, working with a variety of artists and creative practitioners who have a shared focus of creating child-led art, design and play activities. With eight workshops running across four weeks of August, Summer on […]
Hosted by Union Dance Trust ltd A celebratory dance even, giving a voice to a collective of young emerging Westminster musicians, collaborating with professional young dancers, creating a moving and captivating performance. This will also be filmed and streamed online. Location: The Courtyard, St Martins In the Field. No booking required.
The London Triathlon is returning but with a few new changes! The event has teamed up with Challenge Family and will now be known as Challenge London, helping to raise funds for numerous charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital. Challenge London will start and finish at the ExCeL Centre on the Sunday 6th August. This […]
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone […]
Hosted by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance A group of 22 powerful women dance a duet with the iconic fountains of Somerset House in Counterpoint, created by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance and inspired by the stunning neoclassical architecture of the courtyard. Find out more
Join us from 23 – 26 August to celebrate Summer at Strand Aldwych, with free engaging 30-minute workshops, to channel your creative side. Attend with colleagues, friends and family and design your own personalised tote bag or wooden coaster. Your crafted masterpiece will be a tangible token of your creative journey. With daily sessions at […]
