Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
Santa's Grottos 2025: Where To Meet Father Christmas In London This Year
The man in red is popping up all over town.
London's 10 Spookiest Street Names
Brimstone, gore and a hanging sword.
75+ Fantastic Things To Do In London This Month: November 2025
Inc. the all-important Christmas light switch-ons.
Eurostar Is Getting Double-Decker Trains
Estimated time of arrival: 2031.
The Shard's 2025 Christmas Lights Are Designed By A Member Of Its Housekeeping Team
Have yourself an abstract little Christmas.
A 'Balloon View' Of Victorian London
19th century London from above.
London's New Town At Crews Hill: What's Happening?
21,000 new homes for north London.
Made In Prague Festival: Get A Taste Of All Things Czech
From film to literature to visual art. (sponsor)
Leadenhall Market Is Wrapped In Giant Purple Tentacles Again
Plus other Halloween fun to be had.
Festive Theatre Shows To Enchant The Whole Family This Christmas
Disney, Peppa Pig and The Snowman live on stage.
Blackfriars Bridge: Major Refurbishment To Resume
And we go over the parapets.
The Top Exhibitions To See In London: November And December 2025
Hockney, Turner, Constable and Wes Anderson.
The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink Returns For Christmas 2025
Take to the ice in front of an historic palace.
New Calls To Pedestrianise Parts Of Soho
Old Compton Street could go al fresco once again.
'Exceptionally Rare' Portrait Of Black Waterloo Soldier Goes On Permanent Display
A story of comradeship and courage.
Did William Blake Foresee The Louvre Heist?
No, obviously... but this is kind of intriguing.
Every Year, School Kids Design The Best Christmas Lights In Central London
Festive pineapple, anyone?
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 27 October-2 November 2025
Halloween, half term and everything else.
