Exhibition

21 January 2012 to 9 April 2012

Royal Academy of Arts W1J 0BD[map]

London's Royal Academy presents an unmissable exhibition of landscape works by David Hockney. Until 9 Apr

9 December 2011 to 10 June 2012

Museum of London EC2Y 5HN[map]

See Dickens' rare, original manuscripts and experience Victorian London at the Museum of London. Until 10 Jun

6 October 2011 to 26 February 2012

The British Museum WC1B 3DG[map]

Don't miss the British Museum's eagerly anticipated Grayson Perry exhibition. Until 26 Feb

9 February 2012 to 27 May 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

See more than 100 portraits by Lucian Freud at London's National Portrait Gallery. Until 27 May

19 July 2012 to 25 November 2012

The British Museum WC1B 3DG[map]

Discover what London was like in Shakespeare's day at the British Museum. 19 Jul-25 Nov

1 January 2012 to 30 December 2012

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

Spend a night perched on top of London's Queen Elizabeth Hall in unique new installation A Room for London. Until 31 Dec

1 October 2012 to 31 October 2012

Various venues [map]

Celebrate Black History Month in London with an exciting programme of music, talks, films exhibitions and more. 1-31 Oct

31 March 2012 to 31 August 2012

Victoria and Albert Museum SW7 2RL[map]

The V&A celebrates the best of British art and design since London last held the Olympic Games, in 1948. 1 Mar-31 Aug

4 April 2012 to 9 September 2012

Tate Modern SE1 9TG[map]

See more than 70 iconic works by celebrated contemporary artist Damien Hirst at London's Tate Modern. 5 Apr-9 Sep

1 August 2012 to 30 September 2012

Buckingham Palace SW1A 1AA[map]

Admire diamonds worn by British monarchs in Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration at Buckingham Palace . 1 Aug-30 Sep

17 June 2012

Various venues [map]

Treat your dad to the perfect Father's Day in London, with Father's Day events, activities, meals and gifts. 17 Jun

4 May 2012 to 7 October 2012

Queen's Gallery SW1A 1AA[map]

Don't miss the largest-ever exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings at The Queen's Gallery. 4 May-7 Oct 12

1 February 2012 to 30 April 2012

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill W1H 7BH[map]

Spend a night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel - The Churchill, surrounded by contemporary art. Until 30 Apr

11 July 2012 to 23 September 2012

National Gallery WC2N 5DN[map]

Discover new art and poetry inspired by Titian at the National Gallery, as part of Metamorphosis: Titian 2012. 11 Jul-23 Sep

25 November 2011 to 25 May 2012

World Rugby Museum and Twickenham Stadium Tours TW1 1DZ[map]

The story of the people behind the world-famous rugby stadium. 25 Nov-25 May

15 February 2012 to 15 July 2012

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG[map]

Tate Britain unveils Picasso and Modern British Art, the first show to explore Picasso's impact on British art. 15 Feb-15 Jul

31 March 2012 to 29 April 2012

Buckingham Palace SW1A 1AA[map]

Go behind the ropes and explore Buckingham Palace on a private tour, led by an expert guide. 31 Mar-29 Apr

17 May 2012 to 21 October 2012

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

See 60 remarkable portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in this exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. 17 May-21 Oct