The V&A is an Aladdin's cave of painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textiles, fashion, furniture, photography, metalwork and numerous other decorative arts. The recently renovated Europe 1600-1815 galleries are one of the new pleasures to explore for those who have not visited the museum recently. Medieval stained glass, designer shoes, the classical, the commercial, the contemporary - all are on display here. Suspended in the rotunda at the main entrance, Dale Chichuly's glass sculpture chandelier gives a contemporary fizz to the traditional motif. There will be free time in the afternoon to visit other museums or for Christmas shopping in Knightsbridge.
Saturday 25 November 2017 (Booking 25 November)