Best Of Londonist: 10-16 November 2025

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 10-16 November 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

New DLR Trains Withdrawn From Service

Wet weather hampers rollout.

Image: TfL

The Best TfL Bus Route For Seeing London's Christmas Lights 2025

The most festive bus route in London this Christmas

Image: Regent Street

Holy Quack! Duck Tours Are Returning To London

And this time, they're all-electric.

Toilet Humour: This New Richard Wentworth Sculpture Takes The P*ss

Vauxhall installation on top of the super sewer.

Christmas 2025 In London: A Guide To Festive Events, Food And Drink In The Capital This Winter

Top tips for spending Christmas in the capital.

The Congestion Charge Is Going Up, And Electric Vehicles Will No Longer Be Exempt

You'll now have to pay up to £18 to drive through central London.

Image: TfL

Southwark Tube Station Given Listed Status

Heritage protection for the Jubilee line station.

Stunning Light Trails And Illumination Festivals To See Near London This Winter

Absolutely enchanting evenings out in south-east England.

Simpson's Tavern Will Return In 2026... But Under A New Name

Historic chophouse restored, but the name has to go.

A Tube Map Of Alternative Roundels

We've mapped and listed every time a roundel's been switched.

"The Tube Is Ripe For Comedy - So I Wrote A Play About It"

This sell-out comedy set on a Tube train is back! 🚇

An Incredible All-Inclusive Funfair, Circus, And Ice Rink Comes To London This Winter

Welcome to Winter Funland. (sponsor)

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Mural: A Colourful Celebration Of Trade Unions

Track it down near Cally Road.

Where To Drink Mulled Wine In London

Mulled cider, too.

In Pictures: London's Lesser-Known Art Deco Gems

Fire stations, laundries and garages.

An art deco house

Christmas Dinner In London: Where To Eat In The Capital On Christmas Day 2025

Book soon if you want a seat at these tables on 25 December.

Anatomy of a Painting: 'Work', by Ford Madox Brown

A street scene in Hampstead.

Visit Santa's Grotto... On The London Eye

Take to the skies with the man in red.

When Can We Have A "Street View" For History?

Why we need a virtual time machine.

Festive Film Screenings: Where To Watch Christmas Movies In London This Year

Pop-up cinemas screening Christmas classics.

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 17-23 November 2025

See what's on in the capital every day this week.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland