Best Of Londonist: 24-30 November 2025

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 24-30 November 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

40+ Rather Splendid Things To Do In London This Month: December 2025

From the first day of advent, through to New Year's Eve.

Image: Luke O'Donovan

At A Glance: What's Happening With London's Transport In 2026

Nationalised services! New trains! Self-driving Ubers!

Image: TfL

Paddington Bear Stars In Charming New Music Video Filmed At Paddington Station

Tom Fletcher joins him for 'One of Us'.

Pick Your Own Christmas Tree At These Festive Farms In And Around London

Christmas jumpers optional. Wellies recommended.

Image: Julia Mitchell via Unsplash

Vauxhall Could Get One Of The UK's Tallest Residential Buildings

3,000 new homes right next to Vauxhall station.

Image: Pilbrow and Partners.

Free, Festive Live Music And Performance Evenings At The Yards Covent Garden

Against a picture-perfect lantern backdrop. (sponsor)

Ticket Alert: New Exhibition Goes Behind The Scenes On Wallace & Gromit

No use prevaricating about the bush on this one.

Photo by David Parry for the V&A.

The DLR Extension To Thamesmead: An Explainer

Where, what, why — and how much.

Image: TfL

Fantastically Festive Christmas Afternoon Teas To Enjoy In London This Year

Scones and cakes with a seasonal twist.

UCL Gets A Glow-Up With Special Light Show This Winter

Celebrating the institution's bicentenary.

Image: Double Take Productions

London's Other Famous Bear

Though he lived in the 100 Acre Woods, Winnie the Pooh has London roots.

A Swim In The Floating Baths Of Charing Cross

Taking a deep dive into London's most unusual pool.

Television Centre's Enchanting Winter Hideout Has Returned

Festive fun at an iconic London landmark. (sponsor)

Unfold The Thames With This Beautiful Concertina Booklet

An attractive and affordable gift idea.

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Where's It From? What's Its History? When Is The Switch-On?

Spruce up on your arboreal knowhow.

Image: iStock/stockcam

Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon To Go On Display In London

Made from mirrored stainless steel.

© @LukeJerramArtist

A Brrr-ief History Of Snow In London

Elephants, frost fairs, and an avalanche at the Hippodrome.

Image: Alamy/PA/PA Archive/PA Images

Things To Do In London On New Year's Eve

Events and parties in London on 31 December.

Photo: Alexander London

10 (Fairly) Festive Things To Do Near London: December 2025

Charming events within easy reach of London.

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 1-7 December 2025

See what's on in London every day.