We have lots of free activities on, so come join in the fun!
A Lifetime of Painting - The Art of J.E. Pipkin (1945–2023)
Wednesday 11 February - Monday 9 March
Discover the remarkable legacy of Jim Pipkin, whose passion for art began at the age of five and flourished into a lifelong vocation.
Diz Harford Paintings 1960-2000
Wednesday 11 February - Monday 9 March
Diz Harford was an Australian-born painter, etcher and sculptor who lived and worked in India, Greece and Ireland before settling in London in 1969. Her experience across these places shaped a practice attentive to movement, displacement and the emotional textures of place.
LYRIC Exhibition
9 December - 1 March
Come and explore the latest work from LYRIC: Lauderdale’s Young Research & Interpretation Collective, and discover the local histories they explored, from Victorian railway expansion and political change in Camden to Brutalism, true-crime cases, and stories of Irish immigration.
Heritage Weekend 2026
Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March 2026
Your handy guide to all of our free Heritage Weekend events.
Sunday Fun-Day Family Workshops
Heritage Family Fun-Day Sunday 1 March, 11am - 4pm
Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!
Insieme Free Lunchtime Concerts
Thursday 5 March
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.
Nowruz Private View & Festival Launch
Wednesday 11 March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Join us on Wednesday 11 March, 7.30–9.30pm, for the private view of three exhibitions and the launch of this year’s Nowruz Festival.
Haft-sin Trail
Wednesday 11 March - Monday 6 April
Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!
Persian Paradise Garden
Wednesday 11 March - Monday 6 April
Escape into a Persian Paradise Garden in Waterlow Park.
Nowruz Bazaar
Saturday 14 March & Sunday 15 March, 11am - 5pm
Step into a celebration of craft, culture and community at our Nowruz Bazaar, where the spirit of Persian New Year comes to life through art, design and tradition.
Nowruz: Customs & Camden
Saturday 14 March
Discover the rich and beautiful traditions associated with Persian New Year and how they are celebrated in our local community with Cultural Historian and former BBC World Service Presenter Behzad Bolour and Councillor Camron Aref-Adib.
Past, Present & Future: Arts of Iran at the V&A
Saturday 14 March
Part of our Nowruz Festival, this free talk will explore the V&A’s rich and varied collection of objects from Iran – a collection which spans thousands of years in many different media and styles.
Shahnameh Reunited: Why Persian Stories Matter
Saturday 14 March
In this free talk for our Nowruz Festival, hear how contemporary artists and storytellers, Arsalan Akhavan and Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh, are reconceptualising the Iranian epic Shahnameh for contemporary audiences.
Stephen Hose Free Lunchtime Concerts
Tuesday 17 March
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.
Duck Pond Artisan Market
Sunday 29 March, 11am - 5pm
Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House on Sunday 29 March from 11am to 5pm!
Easter Trail
Sunday 5 April, 11am - 4.30pm
Our annual Easter Trail returns! Join us in solving riddles and hunting for the Giant Bunny in a free Easter Trail around Waterlow Park.


