Victorian souvenirs return to the Thames Tunnel

Published Thursday 8 October 2026

Explore a new Thames Tunnel display, catch theatre in Canada Water and book a gallery conversation or indoor farm tour.

Dates For Your Diary

Friday 16 October · 4–5pm · free

Walk the galleries with artist Isabel Nolan

Isabel Nolan and director Judith Carlton discuss some fundamental forces at Southwark Park Galleries. Start at Lake Gallery, then walk to Dilston Gallery. Tickets are free with an optional donation; booking is required. The galleries have step-free access, and chairs are available on request.

Saturday 24 October · tours 11am–noon · over-16s

Explore Corner Corner’s indoor farm

A Harvest London farm operator leads a 45-minute vertical farm tour at Corner Corner, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. See how the produce grows and taste what is harvested. The booking page’s next advertised date is Saturday 24 October, for ages over 16, with tickets from £11; choose a timed slot when booking.

What's On

Friday 9 October

Garden with the Green Team, 10.30am–12.30pm · ages 18+. Dig, plant and have a cup of tea with the Green Team Gardening Group at the Old Mortuary on St Marychurch Street. Newcomers can drop in and try the session.

Friday 9 to Monday 12 October

Victorian souvenirs return to the Thames Tunnel, 10.30am–3.30pm · last entry 3pm. The Brunel Museum’s new Presents from the Thames Tunnel display brings together souvenirs and optical entertainments sold to Victorian tunnel visitors. It runs from 9 October 2026 to 26 April 2027 at Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe. Included with museum entry: adults £10, SE16/SE8 locals £2.50 and under-16s free; these advertised prices include a Gift Aid donation.

Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October

Explore the ships and stories of Rotherhithe, 2.30–4.30pm each day. London Walks’ two-hour Ahoy! Mayflower & the Ships of Rotherhithe tour explores the riverside village, its old pubs and maritime history. Meet at Bermondsey tube station. Adults pay £20, students and seniors £15, and children £5; reserve online.

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October

X Marks The Spot at Canada Water Theatre, Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 5pm · ages 16+. A young graffiti artist with memory loss retraces his steps through a changing Elephant and Castle in X Marks The Spot. Performances are Saturday at 6.30pm and Sunday at 5pm, at 21 Surrey Quays Road. Age guidance is 16+; strobe lighting and haze may be used. Choose a performance and book.