Best Of Londonist: 14-20 April 2025

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Last Updated 20 April 2025

Best Of Londonist: 14-20 April 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Things To Do In London Over A Bank Holiday Weekend

Ways to fill a long weekend in the capital.

A neon arrow sign saying 'THRILLS'

The Best Rooftop Bars In London For Sky-High Sips

Top-tier drinks.

A rooftop terrace with tables and trees, with City skyscrapers in the background
Image: The Culpeper

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: May 2025

On Mars. Out in the garden. Inside trees. Off to Japan.

A photo of hundreds of yellow butterflies flying through a tree canopy
© Jaime Rojo, for National Geographic

The Best Places To Find Bluebells In And Near London: Spring 2025

You can walk your dog in some of these spots, too.

A carpet of bluebells among trees
Photo: Hole Park

The Glorious Fitzrovia Mural

What can we see in the famous mural?

A mural showing various aspects of Fitzrovia life

Our Favourite Spring Finds From The National Portrait Gallery's Shop

From glass watering cans to silk scarves. (sponsor)

© National Portrait Gallery, photo by David Parry

Appetising New Afternoon Teas To Try In London This Month: April 2025

Spies and Shakespeare are among this month's inspiration.

Spring-themed cakes alongside a teapot

London's First Vegetarian Restaurant

The Oxford Street home of lentil cutlets and porridge.

A photo of Oxford Street with an arrow pointing out the former location of Alpha

Georgian Fitzrovia... Now In Colour

Of course, it wasn't called that back then.

Ever seen London's illuminated boat parade? Here's your chance.

Canal boats decorated with colourful bunting
Photo: steve_w via creative commons

UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Going On Display At Tate Modern

World's largest community art project coming to London.

UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, c.1989-ongoing (Quilt 27: Nick Game, Paul Ashton, NAZ Project, Stevie, Space, Bev, Paul, Body Positive Newcastle Upon Tyne, Steve) Courtesy of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt

Looking ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 21-27 April 2025

From Easter Monday through to the London Marathon.

Cyclists on Westminster Bridge