Features

By Will Noble

The Places That Closed Down In London In 2025

A fond farewell to these London establishments.

By Londonist

Guess What Our Most-Read Article Of 2025 Was...

Underground tunnels, big exhibitions and a great stinking lie.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 22-28 December 2025

The best articles from Londonist over the past week.

By M@

Quiz: The Fictional History (and Future) of London

A counterfactual timeline.

By Will Noble

An Avalanche At The Hippodrome In 1907

When the Swiss Alps came to the West End.

By Lydia Manch

London's Christmas Pudding History

A visitation from the Ghost of Christmas Puddings Past.

Christmas in London

By Will Noble

In Search Of Scrooge's Door Knocker

Is it real? And does it exist in today's London?

Opinion By Ishani Jasmin

How Do You Fall Back In Love With London?

Answer to a reader's question.

By M@

Best Of Londonist: 15-21 December 2025

The best articles from Londonist this week.

By Lydia Manch

Five Dishes Served At The Victorian Dinner Party Inside A Dinosaur

Mock turtle, pigeon pie and extreme jelly.

By Will Noble

Blue Plaque For Black Boxers Bill Richmond And Tom Molineaux?

Black History Walks is fundraising.

By Will Noble

Mike: The Cat Who Guarded The British Museum For 20 Years

A much-loved moggy, flawed by his alleged misogyny.

Museums & Galleries

By Will Noble

Inside Amersham's Enchanting Fair Organ Museum

A magical must-visit.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 8-14 December 2025

Catch up with the best London stories from the past week.

By Will Noble

Dick Van Dyke's Dodgy Cockney Accent: A Heartfelt Tribute

Bless you, guv.

By Londonist

Keys To The City: Your New Guide To Falling (And Staying) In Love With London

Unlocking the city.

Christmas in London

By M@

Dear AI, Please Draw Me Historical London Christmas Scenes

An AI churns out some hilariously bad Christmas scenes.

By Londonist

"The Date Lasted Less Than 15 Minutes" Londonist Speaks To Comedian Elf Lyons

Disastrous dates. Horror novels. The Knowledge.

By Will Noble

18th Century London Comes Alive In This New AI Video

Paintings and etchings take on a new life.

By Will Noble

Buy A Toy For One Of The 5,000 Poorest London Kids In London This Christmas

Winter Toy Appeal back for 12th year.

By M@

Best Of Londonist: 1-7 December 2025

Catch up with the best London stories from the past week.

By M@

Smithfield: How It All Began

The origins of the historic market.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 24-30 November 2025

The best articles from Londonist over the past week.

Christmas in London

By Laura Reynolds

Fantastically Festive Christmas Afternoon Teas To Enjoy In London This Year

Scones and cakes with a seasonal twist.