Free things to do in London this week.
The Royal Wharf Summer Fete is a free, family-friendly event happening on Saturday. Image: Royal Wharf Summer Fete
The OG starchitect
Closing this weekend, a major free exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum pulls together drawings and objects centred on 'rockstar of the English Baroque/the original starchitect', Sir John Vanbrugh — including his plans for Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. It's a chance to learn more about the man whose work was still often overshadowed by contemporaries Nicholas Hawksmoor and Sir Christopher Wren.
Until 28 June. If you're into architecture, check out free events on the final full week of the London Festival of Architecture 2026 programme.
