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- Are there free events in London this week I can go to alone?
- Weekend plans in London for one person?
- Culture in London for one: what is coming up?
- Free talks and learning events in London?
- What is on in London in the next month?
- What's happening in London right now that I can join alone?
- Is there an app to go to events in London with other people?
- How do I pay for public transport in London without a car?
- Do I need to touch out on London buses?
- Is there a travel card made for visitors to London?
- What number do I call in an emergency in London?
Are there free events in London this week I can go to alone?
London has 4 free listings this week; these are the soonest and most varied.
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
- BSL-interpreted gallery tour of Tenderness and Rage, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 3, Sun 25 Oct, 14:30, free
- BSL-interpreted tour of The Coming of Age, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 1, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30, free
Weekend plans in London for one person?
3 events are listed for London on 24 and 25 Oct, 3 of them free.
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
- BSL-interpreted gallery tour of Tenderness and Rage, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 3, Sun 25 Oct, 14:30, free
Culture in London for one: what is coming up?
London has 8 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (8 free).
- BSL-interpreted gallery tour of Tenderness and Rage, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 3, Sun 25 Oct, 14:30, free
- BSL-interpreted tour of The Coming of Age, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 1, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30, free
- Deaf-led BSL tour of The Coming of Age, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection, Information Point, Sat 7 Nov, 14:00, free
- Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 14 Nov, 13:00, free
Free talks and learning events in London?
London has 3 learning events coming up (3 free); a talk gives strangers an instant shared topic.
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
- An Artist in Everyday Life: free fabric collage workshop, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 7 Nov, 13:00, free
What is on in London in the next month?
We list 10 events in London over the next 30 days; the largest groups are culture (7), learning (3).
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
- BSL-interpreted gallery tour of Tenderness and Rage, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 3, Sun 25 Oct, 14:30, free
- BSL-interpreted tour of The Coming of Age, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 1, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30, free
What's happening in London right now that I can join alone?
There are 3 listings in London over the next three days.
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
- BSL-interpreted gallery tour of Tenderness and Rage, Wellcome — Wellcome Collection, Gallery 3, Sun 25 Oct, 14:30, free
Is there an app to go to events in London with other people?
Use Meet & Mint: it shows events in London on a map, lets you join alone and chat with the group before you meet.
- Pure Poison: a drop-in display on poisons, Wellcome Collection — Wellcome Collection — The Forum, Sat 24 Oct, 12:00, free
- Lights Up session and audio-described tour, The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection, level 0 Information Point, Sat 24 Oct, 15:30, free
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How do I pay for public transport in London without a car?
Transport for London says you can use contactless or an Oyster card to pay as you go on all its transport services.
Source: Transport for London (TfL)
Do I need to touch out on London buses?
TfL says that on a bus or tram you only need to touch in, while on other services you touch in and out on a yellow card reader.
Source: Transport for London (TfL)
Is there a travel card made for visitors to London?
TfL says to buy your Visitor Oyster card before you leave home.
Source: Transport for London (TfL)
What number do I call in an emergency in London?
GOV.UK says 999 is the number to call in an emergency.
Source: GOV.UK
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