Best Of Londonist: 16-22 February 2026

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 16-22 February 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Rickshaws: New Regulations Finalised For London's Pedicabs

TfL and Mayor of London put their foot down.

Rickshaws with lights on
Image: TfL

The Year Of The Horse Pub Crawl

Saddle up (drinking) pardner!

A pub with colourful horse head decorations

A Fourth Term For Mayor Sadiq Khan?

Incumbent drops more hints.

Sadiq Khan
Image: Ввласенко via creative commons

St Patrick's Day 2026 In London: Where To Celebrate

Parties, pubs and the big parade.

Guinness and a spice bag

The First Chinese Ship To Visit London

A forgotten tourist attraction on the Thames.

A old Chinese ship

Dine In Style At The Royal Academy Of Art's New Spanish Hotspot

Introducing The Keeper’s House by José Pizarro. (sponsor)

Jose Pizarro outside a restaurant

60+ Magnificent Things To Do In London This Month: March 2026

New shows and exhibitions, St Patrick's Day and other March events.

People leafing through books

International Women's Day And Women's History Month 2026 Events In London

Guided walks, talks and more.

Mary Portas on a chair

Taylor Swift's London: Visit The Locations Linked To Tay Tay

Croydon's Whitgift Centre is just the beginning.

A sign for the 'Swiftie Steps'

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: March 2026

Eating dirt, horsing around, and wartime London.

Jars of dirt
Photo by Jester van Schuylenburch

The London Train That Costs Just £1 For A Return Journey

You can hire it for birthdays, too.

People riding in a small train

How To Spend A Weekend In Birmingham

Canals, curries and chocolate.

An exotic looking Eton mess

Now Is The Perfect Time To Get A National Art Pass - Here's Why

Incredible exhibitions for half the price. (sponsor)

A man looking around a gallery

Mapped in Colour: Pimlico and Victoria in 1746

Colouring in Georgian London, one panel at a time.

A cherub in a cartouche

Music Festivals In London 2026: Have It Large Without Leaving The Capital

Glastonbury who?

A disco festival
Image: Brixton Disco Festival

Events Worth Leaving London For This March

Daffodils, ocean photography and the Flying Scotsman.

A photoshoot taking place

New Video! A Deep Dive Into Churchill War Rooms

Once top secret, now open to visitors. (sponsor)

A person entering the Churchill War Rooms

Looking ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 23 February-1 March 2026

More than 40 top-notch ways to keep yourself entertained.

People at a vintage fair