Kenwood House to Close Friday Due to Storm Austen
Kenwood House and grounds on Hampstead Heath will close Friday, October 23, due to Storm Austen's forecast 60-70mph gale force winds, English Heritage announced.
Category : Museums
Bayeux Tapestry 2027 tickets: 190,000 in queue
Tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry 2027 exhibition at the British Museum went on sale, with queues exceeding 190,000 people, prompting comparisons to Oasis ticket demand.
Antiques Roadshow guest tears up at £150,000 props valuation
An Antiques Roadshow guest fought back tears after experts valued his Indiana Jones props, including Grail Diary pages, at £150,000.
New Bayeux Tapestry tickets for 2027 released at museum
New tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum go on sale October 21, covering January–March 2027 visits, after record demand.
Bayeux Tapestry Visit: Rushed Experience Disappoints Visitor
A visitor to the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition describes a rushed, 15-minute viewing after a long queue, despite 10,000 tickets selling on day one.
Man charged with fatal stabbing of woman in West Drayton
Saleh Saleh, 33, appears in court charged with murdering a 36-year-old woman in West Drayton; police treat incident as isolated.
British Museum overhauls Bayeux Tapestry viewing after chaos
British Museum adds audio guides, seating, and longer hours to Bayeux Tapestry exhibition after £50 ticket holders faced queues and turnaways, plus a discrimination claim.
Migration Museum loses a third of space in student housing deal
London's Migration Museum will occupy a third less space than originally agreed in a 21-storey block, after City of London Corporation approved amendments to allow more student rooms.
Met Police re-examine 1999 CCTV in Jill Dando murder case
Met Police are reviewing enhanced CCTV footage from Putney Bridge Tube station in the unsolved 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando.
Matisse immersive show opens at Lightroom London in 2027
Matisse: Joy, a 360-degree immersive exhibition, opens at Lightroom King's Cross on January 27, 2027. Tickets from £25.
British Museum bans photography of Bayeux Tapestry
The British Museum has banned visitors from photographing the Bayeux Tapestry, just days after it went on display, to ease crowding. The ban follows record ticket sales and comes as the exhibition remains sold out until October 21.
The Ritz Restaurant Review: Timeless Luxury on Piccadilly
The Ritz Restaurant in London earns 4/5 stars for its opulent dining room, Michelin-starred cuisine, and timeless elegance. A true icon since 1906.
New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies aged 45
Chad Gilbert, guitarist and co-founder of New Found Glory, has died aged 45 from stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma, his wife and bandmates confirmed.
British Museum evacuated as 3,700 forced out
Around 3,700 people were evacuated from the British Museum after a fire alarm triggered by an overheating light, disrupting visitors queuing for the Bayeux Tapestry.
Free Magritte exhibition opens in London next week
A free René Magritte exhibition, 'This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte,' opens at Gagosian Grosvenor Hill in London next week, featuring major works and contemporary responses.
Photos of the day: Harvest ballgown, West Bank raid, and more
Thursday's top photos include a harvest ballgown in Ripon, a West Bank raid, and protests in France, as selected by the Guardian's picture editors.
NPG 2027: Auerbach, Cassatt, Blake Exhibitions Revealed
The National Portrait Gallery unveils its 2027 programme featuring major retrospectives on Frank Auerbach, Mary Cassatt, and Peter Blake, plus the Kramer Portrait Award and 100 Writers.
Tate Modern to host UK's biggest Monet show in decade in 2027
Tate Modern will open 'Monet: Painting Time' on Feb 25, 2027, featuring 60 paintings, including 20 water lilies, marking 100 years since the artist's death.
Erith Town Hall Set for Creative Hub Transformation
Bow Arts Trust applies to convert Erith Town Hall into artist studios and guardian flats, aiming for 80% occupancy by year two.
Ganges vendor's weary face amid bright balloons wins prize
Harivansh Verma's smartphone photo of a weary street vendor amid bright balloons at Haridwar's Ganga Dussehra captures the contrast between joy and burden.
William Morris Gallery reopens with major rehang
Walthamstow's William Morris Gallery reopens October 3 2026 with a major rehang, marking 130 years since Morris's death and featuring new acquisitions and unseen items.
Renoir thefts expose existential threat to smaller museums
Stolen Renoirs from a Nice museum highlight how art heists, unlike Hollywood portrayals, pose an existential threat to smaller institutions and could halt loans.
Design Museum hosts Laika Wildwood exhibition
The Design Museum will host 'Laika presents Wildwood: The Exhibition' from October 15, offering an immersive look at the making of the studio's biggest stop-motion film yet.
Bayeux Tapestry Debuts at British Museum in Photo Roundup
The Bayeux tapestry goes on display at the British Museum in London, as global photos capture wildfires, floods, protests, and political events.
Wimbledon Home Inspiring Pompidou Centre Opens to Public
Richard Rogers' 22 Parkside in Wimbledon, gifted to the National Trust, opens to the public on September 12 as part of Open House festival.
Courtauld Gallery 2027: Rego, Turner, O'Keeffe, Rubens
The Courtauld Gallery announces its 2027 programme featuring major exhibitions on Paula Rego, JMW Turner, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Rubens, with dates and details.
Act 3 review: Molloy and Lawlor's absorbing queer art meditation
Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor's Act 3, screened at Telluride, blends personal reflection with the story of artists Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, examining their own 'third act' and creative legacy.
Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, died at 70 at her Jackson, Mississippi home, leaving a legacy of genre-blending music.
Jury convicts Duane Davis in 1996 Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur, ending a 30-year wait for justice.
Powerhouse Parramatta investigation as CEO stands aside
An investigation is underway into misconduct allegations at Powerhouse Parramatta, with CEO Lisa Havilah standing aside. The $915m museum is still slated to open on 7 November.
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