Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
14 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London: Summer 2026
Take a refreshing dip.
Look At How Many London Bridges Have Gone A Bit Crappy
Eight crossings have issues.
Where To See Roses In London: The Best Rose Gardens To Visit In 2026
The capital at its rosiest.
Untold Stories Of The DLR's Early Years
Anecdotes from one of the line's early managers.
The Tower Of London Is Now Running River Boat Tours
With live storytelling on every trip! (sponsor)
The Cancelled Lambeth Country Show: An Explainer
And is it returning in 2027? (spoiler: no idea).
Huge South Bank Mural Highlights Link Between Creativity And Health
Artists include Sophie Tea, Yinka Ilori and Tom Daley.
How To Make Shoreditch Feel Like Home... For A Night Or For A Year
Karaoke, craft workshops and co-working. (sponsor)
Family-Friendly Theatre Shows In London To See With Kids: Summer 2026
From toddlers to teenagers.
Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May
Eid al-Adha celebrated in capital.
'Defiantly French And No Coca-Cola': A Portrait Of The French House As It Was In The 1950s
An extract from Hen: Mistress of Mayhem.
London's Sorriest Corner?
One acre has seen drownings, electrocution, a rocket strike and more.
9 Seaside Towns In Kent To Visit From London
Big daddies and lesser-known spots for your next day trip.
The Memorials And Monument's Of Lord's Cricket Ground Explored In New Book
From memorial gates to statues and busts.
London Historians Big Pub Quiz 2026: Can you Beat the Winning Score?
50 questions of London history.
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 25-31 May 2026
See what's on in London today.
