Free Activities

Celebrate the talent and creativity of photographers from across the community in our 37th Annual Photographic Competition exhibition.

We are delighted to present the exhibition of photographs from this year's Young Photographers Competition in our Courtyard Gallery.

Winner of our 2025 Photographic Competition, George Blair showcases thought-provoking photomontages and street photography exploring politics, work and contemporary Britain.

Step into a celebration of Iranian artistry, heritage and modern craftsmanship.

Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!

To celebrate 100 years of Kenwood Ladies' Pond, this exhibition presents the work of twelve artists selected as Artists in Residence, capturing the beauty, community and unique spirit of the Pond.

Discover a curated selection of independent makers, artists and small businesses at the Cosmopolitan Pop Up Network.

Join our monthly Community Walks, a Camden Council-funded project delivered in collaboration with Holly Lodge Community Centre and the Highgate Society.

Come and get a behind-the-scenes look at Lauderdale House at this special free tour.

We're hosting a free Open House Fun-Day for children and families to explore the history of the House and the area.

Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident pianist Stephen Hose upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. 

Have a go at Chinese Brush Painting with the London Chinese Brush Painters Group, who are exhibiting in the Upper Gallery this September and October.

Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House on Sunday 28 June from 11am to 5pm!

Insieme are delighted to continue as Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence and present a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts in Lauderdale House's beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park.