Hobby Groups London

Waterloo to London Bridge via Leeke Street Arches, 4 miles

* We will meet outside the main entrance of Waterloo Rail station, bottom of the main staircase (pictured below) and will begin with a short walk to Leeke Street Arches (pictured above). Great photo-ops with street artwork changing daily. * We will then proceed via South Bank and pass through the Tate Modern to explore the art installations in the Turbine Room. * We will then proceed to cross the Millennium bridge to see the Queenhithe Mosaic, the 30m long timeline depicting the history of London. * We will then cross over at Southwark bridge back to South Bank to see the The Golden Hinde (launched 1973), which is a full-size replica of the *Golden Hind* (launched 1577). Like the original ship, she has circumnavigated the globe. * We will and end our walk at London Bridge. * Optional drinks/lunch at the local Spoons. People who decide to get food from the market can always join us later in the pub. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organiser on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

Christmas Lights Tour, 4 miles

Let's celebrate London's festive edition with street light decorations, shopfronts and Christmas trees. * We will meet outside Piccadilly tube station under the billboard (pictured below), outside the Boots store. * We will then make our way via Jermyn Street, Piccadilly Arcade, Piccadilly for Fortnum & Masons (pictured above), Burlington Arcade, New Bond Street for Cartiers , Berkeley Square for Annabelle's, Regents Street, Carnaby Street, The Liberty, Oxford Street and Selfridges. * We will finish our walk outside the Bond Street tube station. Optional drinks/food at the end of the walk. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Warm clothes and accessories. Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

🚀Travel The Universe @Starstruck Exhibition 🪐

Ready to leave Earth behind? Join for an immersive adventure experience that won't just show you the universe but it places you **right inside it**. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this breathtaking journey will whisk us across the cosmos using cutting-edge virtual reality, taking you everywhere from dazzling, distant galaxies to the terrifyingly beautiful edge of a black hole **The Journey** * **Telescope Launch:** We'll blast off into deep space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes to start our adventure with a bang. * **Stellar Lifecycle:** Witness the birth, life, and explosive death of stars in vivid detail. * **Real NASA-Grade Data:** Every stunning view is built using real-world astronomical data and imagery, blending hard science with cinematic storytelling. > **=== Exhibition Details & Tickets ====** > This special ticketed exhibition hosted at the Science Museum and is **not included in general free admission**. > > * **Want a discount?** I'm buying group tickets to unlock lower prices! > * **How to join:** To secure your discounted spot, you **must join our dedicated WhatsApp group** rather than just RSVPing here where I will confirm your place. Drop a message or reach out to grab the WhatsApp stargazing events link and secure your seat to the stars. Lucas Skywalker (Amateur Astronomer)

H is for Hunterian, Hats, Hips and Happy Hour! *pre-book your free ticket*

**Join us for a fun new Lomaz event… we visit the Hunterian Museum, which tells the history of surgery and anatomy through its extraordinary collection of human and animal specimens.** **BUT! – We are also going to be extraordinary humans!** **For this museum visit, we will all dress in the style of the museum – Victorian ladies and gentlemen with an outrageous steampunk** **twist!** Dating from 1813, the museum at the Royal College of Surgeons reveals the long history of medical science through stories of innovation, discovery and the body. We'll see the hundreds of incredible real dissected specimens both human and animal... not for the weak of stomach! And as the museum shows Victorian London's transformation into a global centre of medical learning, we will transform ourselves into the coolest Victorians the museum has ever seen! **\*\*\ *THIS EVENT HAS A TWIST – YOU - IN COSTUME! \*\*\*** We will all arrive in costumes that are befitting the era of the museum itself — with a sexy steampunk twist. Think corsets and cogs, top hats and goggles, waistcoats and wonder. The bolder the better; the hosts will be judging openly and with a LOT of enthusiasm. The best costumes WIN! (...applause and showers of compliments!) So, sign up now and start trawling charity shops for tweed or military jackets, silk ruffles, leather trousers, accessorize via Amazon or Temu (order fast - don't forget the 2 week delivery time from Temu!) with goggles, corsets, leather harnesses, Victorian costume jewellery, jabots and lace cuffs. Click here for some steampunk style: [https://bit.ly/4xW7Ygv](https://bit.ly/4xW7Ygv) Key Reminder: Steampunk is not about expensive precision. We want to see OTT creativity and lots of personality - Let’s have fun!! 💃🕺🥳 **MEET DETAILS:** **1.00pm: MEET AT The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX (optional) Look** out for the group of outrageously cool steampunk Victorians! **1.30pm: Promenade in full costume through Lincoln's Inn Fields for photos in the bandstand and then walk to the MUSEUM (optional)** Address: Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3TL **2pm-2.30pm ENTER THE MUSEUM** \*\*\*PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE ENTRY TIME NOW\*\*\*\* [https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket](https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket) Address: Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, 38 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE **4pm-Late: DANCING AND COCKTAILS SOCIAL: (optional)** We'll promenade through the London streets in full costume to Simmons Holborn for dancing and happy hour 2-4-1 cocktails available until 9pm. **Address:** Simmons Bar, 109 Kingsway, London WC2B 6PP. We can’t book tables at this venue, but we can strut our Victorian stuff on the dance floor together! **TICKETS:** **Entrance is FREE and you need to book an advance free ticket entry here:** [https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket](https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket) **GETTING THERE:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/YChd6Fn2Yve7sfwr8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YChd6Fn2Yve7sfwr8) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event.* NB **Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit: The Viva by Henry Jamyn Brooks, 1894, with added steampunk and feminism by Meta AI, 2026

Autistic women & non-binary CRAFT meetup

One more drink - Final Drinks Social for LPS

Cosy Silent Reads☕️📚📖

Hello, This event is for anyone who enjoys reading and wants to do it in the quiet company of others. We’ll be reading together in complete silence no pressure to talk, just bring whatever you’re reading and settle in. When you arrive, grab a drink from the café if you like, find a comfy spot, and start reading. We’re usually there for about 2 hours, but feel free to come and go whenever it works for you. Looking forward to meeting you! Dee

Autistic women & non-binary CRAFT meetup

Cosy Crafternoon🧶🎨☕️🍰

Hobbies & Coffees☕️🃏🎨🧶♟

REGISTER INTEREST: ZINE MAKING with LESS STRESS PRESS: cultivate creativity

**Join our [MAILING LIST](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/59860c6d0d), if you'd like to receive invitations to future events (some of which will be hosted off of meetup).** What is a Zine and why should I make one? Zines are handmade booklets. They can be used to share information, ideas, stories, art (etc.). Zine making creates opportunities to: * spend time exploring ideas * hone in on something you love or care about: a cause, a message, a skill, a place (the possibilities are endless) * get creative with collage, drawing, writing, printmaking (etc.) * produce compelling and unique booklets that you can print cheaply and share with friends and strangers offline After lots of creative brainstorming of their own, Bonny and Ellie have landed on zine making as the perfect way to both open up space for playful, low stakes creativity, and focus their minds on bite sized projects. **Join our [MAILING LIST](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/59860c6d0d), if you'd like to receive invitations to future events (some of which will be hosted off of meetup).**

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