Your Sunday morning best-of-Londonist weekly round-up, this week sponsored by CommuterClub. Scroll down to find out how to save money on your commute.
Must-read articles
- Everything you need to know about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (plus, have you seen the cast photos?)
- 8 things you probably didn't know about Hyde Park.
- Which is the best buggy to take on public transport? Have your say.
- If you find yourself in Hoxton, check out the best places to eat and drink in the area.
- The best steak in London. And while we're here, the best ice cream sundaes. Enough said.
- What are London's best and worst value public transport journeys?
- We love this new map of Stoke Newington's literary and social history.
Did you know...
- ...what the longest tunnel in London is (clue: it's not on the tube and it's not a sewer)?
- ...why Apsley House was given the address Number One London?
- ...that darts was invented right here in London, 90 years ago?
- ...why the Camberwell cemeteries are so far from Camberwell?
- ...why there's a platform 0 at King's Cross?
- ...about Brick Lane's forgotten brewery (no, not the Truman)?
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Things to do
- Head off the beaten track at London's best unsung museums.
- London's getting a vegan beer festival.
- See colossal art for free in the Palace of Westminster.
- Pimm's at the ready: the Chap Olympiad is back.
- Today's the last day that this mini Cadbury World is on South Bank. Free chocolate AND a slide.
- A model favela from Brazil is coming to London.
- Visit one of London's smallest pubs.
- Things to do if you're new to London.
London news
- Tower Bridge will close to traffic for three months while repairs are undertaken.
- Britain's oldest handwritten document has been found in London.
- 17 Thames bridges will be lit at night.
- Room rent costs are rising faster in London commuter towns than in London itself.
Top reviews
- ART: Take part in an arty treasure hunt at The Foundling Museum ★★★★☆
- EXHIBITION: London Transport Museum's new Designology exhibition is a fantastic addition to the museum ★★★★★
- THEATRE: Sideways the play is palatable, but hardly a vintage ★★★☆☆
- THEATRE: Greek tragedy made fun in Sunset at the Villa Thalia ★★★★☆
- THEATRE: Two young actors handle issues around FGM brilliantly at the Young Vic ★★★★☆
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