The National Gallery - New events announced!

 

Autumn events to book now

Bring art into your autumn with our exciting line-up of events, online and in the Gallery. Hear new perspectives at evening talks and discussions, enjoy spine-tingling live music, or dive into the collection with in-depth courses starting in September. 

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Unmissable courses

Western painting

On this four-week course, explore what is considered inherently ‘Western’ about the paintings in the collection and beyond.

Every Monday, 5 – 26 September
10.30 am
Tickets £60
Online

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Women and art

Discover the important contributions women have made to art through a close look at paintings in the collection, on this four-week course.

Every Thursday, 3 – 24 November
3 pm
Tickets £60
In Gallery

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Live performances

The Myra Hess concert

For our annual celebration of pianist Myra Hess, we welcome musician Marco Mencoboni who harnesses the spirit of her solo performances.

Thursday 6 October
1 pm
Free
In Gallery

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Seeking Unicorns

The award-winning Italian artist and performer Chiara Bersani gives a misunderstood mythical creature, the unicorn, its own voice.

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October
12 pm and 3 pm
Tickets £15
In Gallery

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Stand-out talks

Last chance to book

Explore the art of 'Gilded Age' American artists working in Paris - like Whistler, John Singer Sargent and, focus of our September show, Winslow Homer. 

Wednesday 31 August
4 pm
Free
Online

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In conversation

Hear from this year’s Fourth Plinth commission artist, Samson Kambalu, when his large-scale sculpture 'Antelope' is unveiled.

Friday 23 September
6.30 pm
Free
In Gallery

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Just for Members

Did you know you can enjoy a bespoke programme of special events as a Member - including exclusive curator introductions to every exhibition? You'll also be first to book for all new events. 

From just £65 a year 

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Transport for London - Weekend travel advice - Bank Holiday

 

Transport for London

Weekend travel information If you are out and about over the Bank Holiday weekend, there are lots of public transport options. There is also some planned bus strike action, about which you can find more details below. You can find details of our latest safer travel guidance on our website. In this hot weather, please carry water with you and ask for a seat if you feel unwell. The information in this email could change, so please check before you travel or use the TfL Go app to plan your journey.

Bus strikes

Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August Strike action is planned by London United drivers on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August, which is expected to affect 63 bus routes, about 10 per cent of the bus network, mostly in west and southwest London, and parts of Surrey. This will include some routes serving the Notting Hill Carnival. During this time, please plan ahead, check before you travel and leave more time for your journey. Services will run as normal: On the night of Saturday 27 August until approximately 05:00 on Sunday 28 August From 06:00 on Tuesday 30 August Most other bus, Tube and rail services will run as normal, but are expected to be busier than usual. To see a full list of the affected routes and for the latest information, please visit our bus strike webpage.

Notting Hill Carnival

Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August There will be some Tube station changes this Bank Holiday weekend due to the Notting Hill Carnival. They are: Ladbroke Grove - closed on both days Holland Park - closed from 15:00 on both days Royal Oak - exit only from 11:00 until 18:00. Closed from 18:00 on both days Queensway - exit only from 11:00 until 18:00. Open from 18:00 on both days Latimer Road - closed from 23:30 on both days Westbourne Park - exit only from 11:00 until 18:00. Closed from 23:30 on both days Notting Hill Gate - exit only, and District and Circle line trains will not stop from 11:00 until 18:00. No interchange between the Circle and District line and the Central line all-day on both days.

London Underground

Metropolitan line Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August  No service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham, Chesham and Watford Rail replacement bus services will run.

London Overground

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August No service between Hackney Downs and Chingford Use alternative Tube or rail replacement bus services. Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August No service between Surrey Quays and New Cross Use alternative London Overground or local bus services. Sunday 28 August No service between Barking and Barking Riverside Use local bus routes. Monday 29 August No westbound service between Camden Road and Stratford until 06:30 Use alternative Tube, London Overground or local bus services. No service between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction until 06:15 Use local bus routes.

Elizabeth line

Until late 2022 There will be no service on Sundays between Paddington and Abbey Wood.

London Trams

Until Wednesday 31 August No service between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane Tram replacement buses will run between Wimbledon and Waddon Marsh.

Buses and roads

Bus journeys will be affected by the following changes this Bank Holiday weekend. We expect to run a good service, but buses may be delayed, diverted or stop short of their normal destination.

Sunday 28 until Tuesday 30 August Notting Hill Carnival Road closures will be in place from 06:00 this Sunday to prepare for the two-day carnival. Road closures will be from Harrow Road in the north, Notting Hill Gate in the south, North Pole Road in the west and Queensway in the east. Roads will reopen at approximately 06:00 on Tuesday.  Tuesday 30 August until Thursday 1 September A406 Bowes Road closure From 22:00 to 05:00 from 30 August until 1 September, the A406 Bowes Road will be fully closed eastbound at the junction with Wilmer Way and there will be no access from Wilmer Way to the A1110 Bowes Road westbound. This is while we resurface the road. You are advised to plan ahead, leave more time for your journey and follow the signed diversions. Bus routes 34, 184 and 232 will also be affected by the works. To board route 184, please use bus stops on Brownlow Road and to board routes 34 and 232, please use bus stops on Bowes Road near Pymmes Road.  For the latest information on how roads are operating in your area please visit our website. To plan a journey using public transport use the TfL Go app or journey planner. Until Sunday 18 September Gas mains replacement works Until 18 September, there will only be one lane open in each direction on Commercial Road between Henriques Street and Back Church Lane. There will also be no access to Christian Street or Batty Street from Commercial Road; residents can gain access from Fairclough Street. This is while Cadent Gas carries out essential gas mains replacement work. Delays are expected and you are advised to plan ahead, leave more time for your journey and use alternative routes where possible. Please check status updates for the latest information on how roads are operating in your area. Until late December  A4 Great West Road works Essential maintenance is taking place on the Cromwell Road Railway Bridge, which carries the A4 Great West Road over the railway between Chiswick Roundabout and Hogarth Roundabout, until late December. There is currently one lane open westbound between Hogarth Roundabout and Chiswick roundabout.  Allow more time for your journey, and where possible use A40 Westway and M40 between central London and the M25. For more details on the works, please visit our website.

Santander Cycles

The following docking stations are suspended this Bank Holiday weekend:

Christian Street, Whitechapel Millennium Hotel, Westminster Stainsby Road, Tower Hamlets Westfield Library Corner, Shepherd's Bush

Find out how to hire a Santander Cycle. See the latest update on docking station availability.

Baker Street Quarter Partnership - News of the Quarter

 

Bank Holiday Things To Do In Marylebone As we lead up to the bank holiday, we've rounded up lots of things to do in Marylebone this week and over the weekend, with brilliant special offers which all feature in our campaign with TfL, Summer in the City. From summer dining and late-night cocktails to fitness training, plus the many lovely shops, restaurants and attractions in the Quarter - make the most of late summer days and evenings... Read More

St Marylebone Festival Volunteers Employees from local businesses CPPI, BDO, Brevan Howard and Home House volunteered their time at the Festival... Read More Upcoming Events and Training We have lots of free training courses and events coming up, for you to update your work skills and explore the area... Read More

Young Westminster Turns Five  Young Westminster Foundation will soon be celebrating five years of helping young people in the borough... Read More Street Management Team Update Find out more about what our Street Management Team are doing in the area... Read More

Taste of Summer Menu at Kitchen at Holmes The Chandon Garden Spritz Terrace at Kitchen at Holmes on Baker Street is a lovely setting for outdoor dining and drinks. Their Taste of Summer menu offers two dishes plus a cocktail for £27. Make a date with colleagues or friends and enjoy the terrace this summer. Read More

Food Market at 55 Delicious street food in 55 Baker Street's atrium 25 August 12.00 - 14.30 Read More Summer in the Square Food & bar in Portman Square Garden 7 Sept 12.00 - 20.00  Read More Literature Tour Stroll through the streets of Marylebone 7 Sept 13.00 - 14.00 Read More

Fire Marshal Training Free Fire training for Members 13 September 09.00-12.00 Read More Networking Event An exclusive evening at Daniel Galvin 15 September 18.00-20.00 Read More Mental Health First Aid  A three-day interactive training course 20 - 22 September  Read More

Did you know? One Marylebone writer on our Literature Tour is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His famous literary detective Sherlock Holmes resided at what was the then-fictional address of 221b Baker Street. Today you can visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b (although technically number 239!) Baker Street.