Best Of Londonist: 2-8 December 2024

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Last Updated 10 December 2024

Best Of Londonist: 2-8 December 2024

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Google Street View Added To London's Busiest Stations

Have a snoop around Bank, Oxford Circus and others before visiting.

A street view image of tottenham court road tube below ground

The No Trousers Tube Ride Returns To London In January 2025

No trousers required. Undercrackers on the other hand — YES.

No Trousers Tube Ride London: a woman standing outside Canary Wharf tube station without any trousers on
Image: Samantha Rea/Londonist

A Fantastically Festive Walk Through London's Christmas Lights And Decorations

A self-guided tour through lights, shop window displays, and more.

London's Next Overground Line? The West London Orbital

What is it? When will it be built? What will we call it?

An Overground train running to Hounslow

Londonist Is Now On Bluesky

Come say hello!

A blue butterfly over London

Smithfield: How It All Began

The origins of the historic market.

London's Best Immersive Family Attractions

The crop of new venues redefining entertainment.

Infinity room at Moco Museum London

Have Yourself A Feel-Good Festive Season With The Royal Parks

Sustainable Christmas shopping for a great cause. (sponsor)

London's Best Christmas Lights This Year Are Designed By School Kids

Festive pineapple, anyone?

A Christmas Carol - London Locations Mapped

Book and film locations — and plenty more!

Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge.

How Environmentally Friendly Are London's Christmas Displays?

All that light and plastic has a cost.

Red and gold baubles on a Christmas tree

Sumo Wrestling Back At The Royal Albert Hall For First Time In Almost 35 Years

Last tournament here was in 1991.

Sumo wrestlers fighting
Image: Chris Christodoulou

This Iconic London Landmark Has Launched Its Festive Events Programme

Music, festive cocktails, and illuminations at the Beeb's historic home. (sponsor)

11 (Fairly) Festive Things To Do Near London: December 2024

Charming events within easy reach of London.

The facade of Wakehurst Place illuminated in blue with various forest creatures
Image: Ollie Dixon/RBG Kew

Have A 1980s Christmas At This House In Clapham

One for those who think the old times were the best.

A 1980s style Christmas house with TV

Predictions For London In The Year 2000

What did the Victorians and Edwardians think of future London?

This Woeful West End Musical Lasted Just One Night

"Over two hours of leaden dross".

Oscar Wilde and some empty seats
Images: public domain and Evan Jeung via Unsplash

Looking Ahead: Things To Do Next Week In London: 9-15 December 2024

Three words: evening of cheese.

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