London Events on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Things to do on 18 Dec include catching up with Del Boy and Rodney in the Only Fools And Horses musical, and watching Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum
Christmas events
![English National Ballet Philharmonic](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-nutcracker-london-coliseum.webp)
Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum See the English National Ballet performing Tchaikovskys classic ballet at the Coliseum
![London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/christmas-lights-tour-by-vintage-bus-open-top.webp)
Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster bus An evening tour of the Christmas lights onboard an open-top Routemaster bus
![Hyde Park Winter Wonderland](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/hyde-park-winter-wonderland.webp)
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Funfair A festive theme park with an ice rink fairground rides and Christmas food and drink stalls10
![Private Tour Traditional Black Cab Tour of London's Christmas Lights](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/traditional-black-cab-tour-of-christmas-lights.webp)
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
![Christmas Lights Walking Tour in London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/christmas-lights-walking-tour-in-london.webp)
Christmas lights walking tour around London See the lights down Oxford Street and the big Christmas tree standing in Trafalgar Square
![A Christmas Carol](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/jack-thornes-a-christmas-carol.webp)
Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot
Theatre shows & Musicals
![Only Fools And Horses](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/only-fools-and-horses.webp)
Only Fools And Horses Musical with Paul Whitehouse Del Boy and Rodney have left their Peckham flat to star in a West End musical
![The Devil Wears Prada](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-devil-wears-prada.webp)
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
![Dr Strangelove](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/dr-strangelove.webp)
Dr Strangelove with Alan Partridges Steve Coogan Stanley Kubricks classic movie is now a play starring Alan Partridges Steve Coogan
![The Duchess](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-duchess.webp)
Pay no fees The Duchess at Trafalgar Theatre with Jodie Whittaker See Dr Who Jodie Whittaker in a contemporary adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi
![Mean Girls](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mean-girls.webp)
Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical
![John Cleese's Fawlty Towers](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/fawlty-towers.webp)
Save up to £50 John Cleeses Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre The classic TV comedy has been been turned into a West End play by John Cleese
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![MJ - The Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mj-the-musical.webp)
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
![Stranger Things The First Shadow](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/stranger-things-the-first-shadow.webp)
Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
![Mrs Doubtfire](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mrs-doubtfire.webp)
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
![Magic Mike Live](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/magic-mike-live.webp)
Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
![Cabaret](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/cabaret.webp)
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
![Harry Potter And The Cursed Child](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child.webp)
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child - JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
![Six](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/six.webp)
SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
![Les Miserables](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/les-miserables.webp)
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
![Matilda - The Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/matilda-the-musical.webp)
Pay no fees Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson2
![Wicked](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/wicked.webp)
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road1
![Witness For The Prosecution](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/witness-for-the-prosecution.webp)
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
![Mamma Mia](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mamma-mia-the-musical.webp)
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding4
![Back To The Future - The Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/back-to-the-future-the-musical.webp)
Exclusive prices Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
![Hamilton](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/hamilton.webp)
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
![The Lion King](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-lion-king.webp)
Pay no fees Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry3
![Tina - The Tina Turner Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-tina-turner-musical.webp)
Save up to 35% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
![The Phantom of the Opera](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/phantom-of-the-opera.webp)
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
![The Play That Goes Wrong](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-play-that-goes-wrong.webp)
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?2
![Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-mousetrap.webp)
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
Music concerts & Comedy gigs
![Mamma Mia The Party](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mamma-mia-the-party.webp)
Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing
![Various artists](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/sofar-sounds.webp)
Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London
![City Comedy Club](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/city-comedy-club.webp)
City Comedy Club downstairs at the Trapeze Bar A hilarious line of up-and-coming comedians and big name comics from the TV
![Soho Comedy Factory](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/soho-comedy-factory.webp)
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Art & Museum exhibitions
![Michelangelo Leonardo Raphael](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/michelangelo-leonardo-raphael-royal-academy-of-arts.webp)
Michelangelo Leonardo Raphael at the Royal Academy A major new exhibition about three titans of the Italian Renaissance
![Discover Constable & The Hay Wain](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/discover-constable-and-the-hay-wain-national-gallery.webp)
Discover Constables The Hay Wain at the National Gallery Explore the making of Constables famous English countryside landscape
![Mike Kelley Ghost And Spirit](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mike-kelley-ghost-and-spirit-tate-modern.webp)
Mike Kelley: Ghost & Spirit at the Tate Modern The first major UK exhibition by American artist Mike Kelley at the Tate Modern
![Drawn to Blue Artists' use of blue paper](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/drawn-to-blue-artists-use-of-blue-paper-courtauld-gallery.webp)
Drawn to Blue: Artists use of blue paper at the Courtauld Drawings made on blue paper from the Courtauld Gallerys own collection
![Monet and London Views of the Thames](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/monet-and-london-views-of-the-thames.webp)
Monet & London: Views of the Thames at the Courtauld Its been 120 years since Monets Thames views were last seen together
![Turner Prize 2024](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/turner-prize-2024-tate-britain.webp)
Turner Prize 2024 exhibition at Tate Britain The annual Turner Prize exhibition showcasing the work of the shortlisted artists
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![Van Gogh Poets and Lovers](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/van-gogh-poets-and-lovers-national-gallery.webp)
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers at the National Gallery A once-in-a-lifetime exhibition bringing together Van Goghs most beloved paintings
![Zanele Muholi](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/zanele-muholi-tate-modern.webp)
Zanele Muholi exhibition at the Tate Modern A major survey of the acclaimed South African photographer Zanele Muholi
Family & Kid’s events
![Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/virtual-reality-experience-at-dna-vr.webp)
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
![AIM Escape's Spy Heroes](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/aim-escapes-spy-heroes.webp)
AIM Spy Heroes - Family-Friendly Escape Room Game Save your friend from his arch-nemesis by using his high-tech gadgets and gizmos
![Sherlock The Official Live Game](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/sherlock-the-official-live-game.webp)
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
![IFS Cloud Cable Car](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/ifs-cloud-cable-car.webp)
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre16
Immersive & VR Experiences
![Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/alcotraz-prison-cocktail-bar.webp)
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
![AIM Escape's Hotel of Horrors](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/aim-escapes-hotel-of-horrors.webp)
AIM Hotel Of Horrors Escape Room Game Can you escape from Londons scariest hotel before the evil spirit takes your soul?
![AIM Escape's Psychopath's Den](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/aim-escapes-psychopaths-den.webp)
AIM Psychopaths Den - Horror Escape Room Game Escape from a serial killers blood-spattered torture room by solving puzzles
![AIM Escape's Patient Zero 2150](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/aim-escapes-patient-zero-2150.webp)
AIM Patient Zero 2150 - Zombie Escape Room Game Enter a top secret facility to try and stop humankind turning into zombies!
![The Mind of Moriarty Live Escape Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mind-of-moriarty-live-escape-experience.webp)
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
![Bond for a Day Immersive Tour & Dining Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/bond-for-a-day-immersive-tour.webp)
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
![London Pub Crawl](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-pub-crawl.webp)
London Pub Crawl around Soho and the West End Stagger around the heart of the West End on a pub crawl around the best bars and clubs
![London Party Pub Crawl](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-party-pub-crawl.webp)
London Party Pub Crawl around West End bars & clubs Join a crowd of party people for a fun night out in the West Ends liveliest bars and clubs
![Piccadilly and Soho Beer Bike Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/piccadilly-and-soho-beer-bike-tour.webp)
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
![The Chocolate Cocktail Club](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-chocolate-cocktail-club.webp)
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
![The Case of The Poisoned Chalice Cocktail Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-case-of-the-poisoned-chalice-cocktail-experience.webp)
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
![Brigit's Afternoon Tea Bus in London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/brigits-afternoon-tea-bus.webp)
Brigits Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers
![Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/fortnum-and-mason-afternoon-tea.webp)
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
![The Ritz Afternoon Tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/afternoon-tea-ritz-hotel.webp)
Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
![English Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour of London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/english-afternoon-tea-bus-with-panoramic-tour.webp)
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus2
![Faulty Towers The Dining Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience.webp)
Pay no fees Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Royal & Religious events
![Royal London From Saxons to Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/royal-london-saxons-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour.webp)
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
![Professional Photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/professional-photoshoot-outside-buckingham-palace.webp)
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
![London Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury High Tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/royal-neighbourhood-walk-luxury-high-tea.webp)
Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See Buckingham Palace Kensington Palace and St Jamess followed by an afternoon tea
![The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-gardens-royal-high-tea.webp)
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
![St Paul's Cathedral Evensong](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/st-pauls-cathedral-evensong.webp)
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free5
Politics & Military Parades
![Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill's War Rooms](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/westminster-ww2-tour-with-churchill-war-rooms.webp)
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
![Changing of the Guard Walking Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour.webp)
Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
![Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-the-guard-buckingham-palace.webp)
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights10
![Changing the Guard at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-the-guard-horse-guards.webp)
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded6
![Dismounting Ceremony at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/dismounting-ceremony.webp)
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
![Ceremony of the Keys](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/ceremony-of-the-keys.webp)
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years6
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![VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/vip-tower-of-london-crown-jewels-tour-beefeater-meet-and-greet.webp)
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Bus, Boat, Taxi & Train Tours
![Private Tour Black Taxi Tour of London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/private-black-taxi-tour-of-london.webp)
Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
![Karts of London - The Ultimate London Driving Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/karts-of-london.webp)
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
![Uber Boat by Thames Clippers](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/thames-clipper.webp)
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich12
![See London By Night](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/see-london-by-night.webp)
See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night2
![Ghost Bus Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/ghost-bus-tour.webp)
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
![City Cruises](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/city-cruises.webp)
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge4
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![Thames River Sightseeing](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/thames-river-sightseeing.webp)
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich8
![London Private Underground and Tube Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-private-underground-and-tube-tour.webp)
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
![Big Bus Tours](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/big-bus-tour.webp)
Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included5
![Tootbus Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/tootbus-tour.webp)
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks7
![Beatles Tour of London by Black Taxi](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/beatles-tour-of-london-by-black-taxi.webp)
Beatles Tour - Three hours in a London black taxi Ride an iconic London black taxi around the places associated with The Beatles including Abbey Road
![London Private Chauffeur-Driven Sightseeing Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/private-chauffeur-driven-sightseeing-tour.webp)
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
![No26 Bus](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/no-26-sightseeing-bus-route.webp)
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
Sightseeing walks
![London Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/highlights-self-guided-scavenger-hunt-and-tour.webp)
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
![The Murder by Trafalgar Square Interactive Game Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-murder-by-trafalgar-square.webp)
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
![Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/jack-the-ripper-walking-tour-with-ripper-vision.webp)
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
![London Da Vinci Code Walking Tour with a Guide](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/da-vinci-code-walking-tour.webp)
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
![London Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/harry-potter-movies-walking-tour.webp)
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
![London A Halloween Haunted Adventure with Ghost equipment](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/a-halloween-haunted-adventure-with-ghost-equipment.webp)
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
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![London in a Day with Tower Westminster & River Cruise](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-in-a-day-tower-of-london-westminster-abbey-river-cruise.webp)
London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights
![StreetHunt Games Outdoor Adventure Game](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/streethunt-games-outdoor-adventure-game.webp)
Outdoor Adventure Game: The Case of Colombias Finest Discover some of the citys most curious locations in this self-guided outdoor adventure game
Sports events
![The F1 Exhibition](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-f1-exhibition.webp)
The Formula 1 Exhibition at Londons ExCel Centre A high-octane exhibition about the history of F1 with iconic cars and racing simulators
![Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/whistle-punks-urban-axe-throwing.webp)
Urban Axe Throwing Competition at Whistle Punks Learn how to throw an axe and then try to win a mini axe-throwing tournament
Things to do in London on 18 December – Piltdown Man was unearthed on this day in 1912, and immediately hailed as the missing link between humans and apes. It was later exposed as a fraud when the skull was found to be that of an orangutan. You can see some genuine remains of early humans at the British Museum.