Best Of Londonist: 19-25 January 2026

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Last Updated 24 January 2026

Londonist Best Of Londonist: 19-25 January 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Pedestrianised London: Which Streets Are Traffic Free, And Who Moaned At The Time?

A look at the history of pedestrianisation.

South London Gasholder To Become A Public Swimming Pool?

Novel idea for Victorian infrastructure.

Image: Southwark Council

SL11: New Superloop Bus Launches - And It's Free For A Week

Express service between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich.

Image: TfL

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: February 2026

Fire, flowers, fish and Freud.

© DACS, London, 2025 and Chiharu Shiota

2026's Serpentine Pavilion Design Looks Decidedly... Serpentine

Give us a wave.

© LANZA atelier, courtesy of Serpentine.

Bits of London That Moved Around

24 structures that aren't where they started.

Could You Take On This Iconic Skyscraper? The Walkie Talkie Tower Climb Is Back!

It's in aid of an incredible cause. (sponsor)

Beavers Coming To Croydon?

It's not as far-fetched as it sounds.

Image: iStock/oksanavg

55+ Fantastic Things To Do In London This Month: February 2026

New exhibitions, a flower festival and a chance to clown around in church.

Things To Do For Valentine's Day 2026 In London: Dates, Mates And Flying Solo

Romance-themed events on and around 14 February.

Gardens Under Glass: Palm Houses And Greenhouses To Bring Colour To London Winters

Serene green beneath amazing glazing.

Unleash Your Inner Secret Agent With These Espionage-Inspired Team Games

Created with the help of Special Ops and CIA experts. (sponsor)

Things To Keep You Busy For LGBT+ History Month 2026 In London

Museums, guided walks and kids' events.

Image: iStock/petekarici

Huge Whistler Retrospective Lands In London Later This Year

Whistler's Mother among 150 artworks.

Image courtesy of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France

Where To Celebrate Lunar New Year And Chinese New Year 2026 In London

Events and celebrations to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Image: Kris Humphreys

London's History: Your Questions Answered (Part 1)

Know any secret tunnels? Who were the first Londoners? Did Lud exist?...