Looking for a way to fill your time in between doing your Christmas shopping in London? Here is some of the best things to see and do this week in the capital:

1. Cycle Revolution, Design Museum: this new exhibition at the Design Museum celebrates the rise of cycling – both professionally and as a hobby, revealing how design has helped to develop cycling as we know it and where it is going to go in the future. Read the full review here .

2. Bejewelled Treasures:The Al Thani Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum:  this sparkling new display as part of the V&A’s India Festival shows the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into the making of jewellery in India and how it links to their culture. Full thoughts can be read here .

3. Elf: The Musical, Dominion Theatre:  it is a show that has received mixed reviews but it has a certain charm about it that does bring some Christmas spirit to your day. Read Love London Love Culture’s review here.

4.Alice in Wonderland, British Library: to celebrated the 150th anniversary since Lewis Carroll’s beloved book was originally published, the British Library looks at the way the characters and story have been influential to artists over the years. Love London Love Culture paid a visit to see it and the review can be found here .