Mar 2009 (annual) ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts)
The week-long Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, at cinemas around London, screens world and UK premières documenting the fight to highlight injustices inflicted against humanity. It is organised by the NGO Human Rights Watch. More
24 Oct 2008 - 23 Aug 2009 The O2
Find out how the body ages at The 02's Body Worlds and The Mirror of Time exhibition. Groundbreaking anatomist, physicist and scientist Dr Gunther von Hagan exposes the life cycle of the human body through his process of Plastination. More
2 Nov 2008 (annual) Hyde Park
The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run commemorates a milestone in motoring history. The 1896 Emancipation Run allowed drivers to increase in speed from 4mph to 14mph, without a man preceding the car on foot holding a red flag. More
Jul 2009 (annual) Museum of London
The Museum of London invites budding archaeologists to their free National Archaeology Weekend, which looks at sports and games throughout history via a series of talks, tours and, best of all, family-friendly games and activities. More
9 - 18 Jan 2009 (annual) ExCeL London
The London Boat Show at the ExCel Arena offers visitors the chance to view everything from the latest dream yachts and cutting-edge powerboats to dinghies, narrowboats and surfboards. More
30 Apr 2008 - 1 Oct 2009 Science Museum
The Science Museum's Dan Dare and the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain traces the development and understanding of technology in the UK. Learn how wartime research boosted the aviation and electronics industries and how the health services improved as a result. More
Oct 2009 (annual) Serpentine Gallery
The Serpentine Gallery's Manifesto Marathon sees big names in the art, architecture, science, literature, philosophy, fashion, film and music worlds come and present their manifestos over a two-day 'futurological congress', in the style of Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner. More
1 - 2 Nov 2008 (annual) Royal College of Art
Here's your chance to sound clever... The annual two-day Battle of Ideas hosts debates and discussions on various topics at the Royal College of Art. This celebration of free thinking and free speech invites everyone to voice their opinions. More
The week-long Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, at cinemas around London, screens world and UK premières documenting the fight to highlight injustices inflicted against humanity. It is organised by the NGO Human Rights Watch. 
Find out how the body ages at The 02's Body Worlds and The Mirror of Time exhibition. Groundbreaking anatomist, physicist and scientist Dr Gunther von Hagan exposes the life cycle of the human body through his process of Plastination. 
The Museum of London invites budding archaeologists to their free National Archaeology Weekend, which looks at sports and games throughout history via a series of talks, tours and, best of all, family-friendly games and activities. 
