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Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 24-30 August 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
History
By Jack Jewers

Seething Lane: The Unassuming Thoroughfare Linked To London's Most Famous Diarist

Monkey abuse and lusty sermons.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 17-23 August 2026

Catch up on what you missed this week.
Transport
By Laura Reynolds

Eurostar, Virgin Trains, And The Future Of Cross-Channel Train Travel From London

Changes at Eurostar, and Virgin Trains muscles in.
Books & Poetry
By Jonathan S. Farley

Ghosts In The Gardens: Five Scary Stories From Kew

Runaway carriages and phantom hounds.
Housing
By M@

What's The Average Rent In Each London Borough?

The latest stats are in.
Music
By Londonist

Denmark Street Will Rock With Free One-Day Music Festival

Tin Pan Alley cranks up the volume.
Architecture
By M@

Inside the Bank of England: An Historical Tour Of Its Grand Rooms

A look around the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Beyond London
By M@

Visit *The Other* Dr Johnson's House, In Lichfield

The scribe's childhood home is a gem.
Food & Drink
By Laura Reynolds

Opening Date Announced For New Restaurant In Former Simpson's Tavern

Cloth Cornhill opens this autumn.
Architecture
By Riccardo Codacci-Pisanelli

"We Built A Spa On A Canal Boat — And Anyone Can Use It"

A bobbing bathhouse.
Weekend
By Londonist

Things To Do In London This Weekend: 22-23 August 2026

Top events in London this Saturday and Sunday.
Architecture
By M@

Wandsworth Could Lose Its 'Clockwork Orange' Advertising Structure

A tree-like structure could replace it.
Drink
By Will Noble

Chateau Network Rail! Did You Know Denmark Hill Station Has Its Own Vineyard?

A touch of southern France in south London.
Things To Do

A New Way To Make More Meaningful Friendships In London

Curated meet-ups for like-minded people
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 17-23 August 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

Little Holland House: A Romantic Arts And Crafts Gem Deep In South London

"I built my love a dwelling place..."
Best Of London
By M@

Best Of Londonist: 10-16 August 2026

The best articles from Londonist this week.