Best Of Londonist: 22-28 June 2026

Last Updated 26 June 2026

Londonist Best Of Londonist: 22-28 June 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

London Transport Museum Reveals Transformation Plans

Glow-up coincides with 50th anniversary.

Image: © 2026 London Transport Museum, created by De Matos Ryan

Secrets Of Wimbledon: Boozy Breaks, Cliff's Jacket And The World's Biggest Tennis Library

Lesser-known facts about the world-famous tournament.

Image: AELTC

85+ Summery Things To Do In London This Month: July 2026

Festivals, football and a chance to visit Buckingham Palace.

Image: Kaleidoscope Festival

"Heat Refugees": When People Piled Into The Tube To Escape London Heatwaves

The Tube was the coolest place to be.

Image: Christof Timmermann, Creative Commons

What's The Tallest Building In Your Borough?

The 33 artificial peaks of London, updated for 2026.

Image: Matt Brown

St Martin-in-the-Fields Turns 300, With An Historical Exhibition

Free show in the building's crypt.

Image: Matt Brown

How, Where And When To Queue For Wimbledon Tickets

The queue to end all queues.

Image: Londonist

5 Legendary London Institutions That Are Back From The Dead

Beef trolleys and duckmobiles return!

Image: Black Cap

1746 in Colour: Bethnal Green, Mile End and Stepney Green

Colouring in the old East End...

Image: Londonist Time Machine

The Best Urban Sandy Beaches In London: Summer 2026 Guide

Where to get your feet (and everything else) sandy without leaving London.

Image: Costa Del Croydon

What Is A Londonist, Anyway?

A spot of navel-gazing.

Image: Matt Brown

Celebrate Wimbledon 2026 With These Tennis-Themed Afternoon Teas

Ace serves - but they're not around for long.

Image: The Clermont London

London Buses So Hot, It's A Danger To Drivers And Passengers, Claims Unite

Union campaigns to 'Fight Fatigue Now'.

Image: Jens Riesenberg, Unsplash License

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 29 June-5 July 2026

Events to keep you busy every day of the week.

Image: Londonist