Best Of Londonist: 12-18 January 2026

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Last Updated 16 January 2026

M@ Best Of Londonist: 12-18 January 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

A Glimpse Into The Future: The Big Things On The Horizon For London

New museums, bridges and trains.

London Museum future in the old Poultry Hall of Smithfield Market

When Marylebone was All Fields: 1746 in Colour

The latest instalment of the coloured-in John Rocque map.

A map of Marylebone in 1746 coloured in by matt brown

"Cycling Idol": TfL Wants You To Name Its Bikes After Inspirational Women

It can be a famous cyclist or an unsung hero of the saddle.

A woman cycling on the embankment in london

Muriel Leirum... Ever Spotted The Palindromic Streets Of Islington?

When the council starts channeling Countdown.

Muriel Street and Leirum Street

Seven Secrets Of Seven Dials

The real Gin Lane, and how it was almost Six Dials.

Seven dials bollard

Brrrr-illiant News: Bankside's Modern-Day Frost Fair Is Back

Free winter revelry awaits. (sponsor)

People in victorian smart dress on bankside

London's Best Climbing And Rooftop Adventures

Climb the capital.

The skywalk at tottenham hotspur stadium

15 Gigs To See At Independent Venue Week 2026

Indie, jazz and Korean rap.

A music gig

A 1930 Map Of London Football Grounds And Pubs

Anyone heard of Thames Athletic?

A map of london from the 1930s emphasising football landmarks

Paintings Of London's Parks And Gardens Take Spotlight In New Show

Lambeth's Garden Museum spreads its tendrils with work by Melissa Scott-Miller.

Hopton Street almshouses painting

The Forgotten Square Of Bloomsbury

The least-famous square holds a ton of history.

Regent Square

Skiing, Snowboarding, Bobsleigh: Where To Do Winter Olympic Sports In And Around London

Ice, ice baby.

A ski slope in Welwyn

Where To Watch The Six Nations 2026 In London

Pubs and bars screening the rugger.

Celebrating audience cheering success at 6 nations in a bar

Where To Watch The Super Bowl 2026 In London

Screenings and parties across the capital.

Super Bowl players

A David Bowie Afternoon Tea Has Launched In London

Scones and sandwiches themed on the Starman.

A David Bowie-themed afternoon tea

5 Moments Of Arts And Craft Beauty In London

From cabinets to churches.

St Jude's church, hampstead garden suburb interior

Free Talks At Gresham College For Early 2026

Look what's coming up in Holborn.

A spiral galaxy

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 19-25 January 2026

See what's on in London today.

A bagpipe piper in a crowded pub